Turkish Technic, a wholly owned subsidiary of Turkish Airlines (TK), is looking beyond its borders for MRO joint ventures as its new state-of-the-art MRO facility in Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen nears opening this summer
Air New Zealand (NZ) has announced a capacity increase between Auckland and several North American destinations, after Qantas decided to withdraw its Auckland-Los Angeles route in May.
Jade Cargo International, a Lufthansa Cargo (LHC)/Shenzhen Airlines (ZH) joint venture that temporarily suspended operations earlier this month, has signed a letter of intent with China’s UniTop Group to restructure the troubled carrier.
FAA has granted Southwest Airlines (SWA) and AirTran Airways a single operating certificate, formally combining the world's largest low-cost carrier (LCC) with the third largest LCC in North America.
Grupo Aeromexico (AM) announced its consolidated 2011 results showing a record operating profit of MXN3.4 billion ($265 million), up 27% compared to 2010, and the highest full-year numbers in the carrier’s history.
The Allied Pilots Assn. (APA) representing 10,000 American Airlines (AA) pilots has asked a US bankruptcy court to require airline management to continue negotiations toward a new labor agreement.
International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported a solid set of results in its first year as a combined entity of British Airways (BA) and Iberia (IB), with a net profit of €555 million ($745.5 million) and an operating profit of €407 million.
Thai Airways International is striving to overcome its many challenges, drop the legacy from its flag carrier status and become more dynamic in all segments, including low cost.
LAN Airlines on Thursday operated its Cusco-Lima route with Required Navigation Performance (RNP) satellite navigation from takeoff to landing, shortening the route by 30.5 km., saving 67.5 gal. of fuel and emitting 644 kg. less carbon dioxide.
SuperJet International’s (SJI) board of directors has appointed Nazario Cauceglia as CEO of the company, a joint venture between Alenia Aermacchi (51%), a Finmeccanica company and Sukhoi Holding (49%).
Aer Lingus Group (EI) has reported a consolidated net income of €71.2 million ($95.6 million) for 2011, up 65.7% from a €43 million net profit in 2010, marking its second year of profitability.
Boeing announced Tuesday that China Southern Airlines has agreed to buy 10 777-300ERs, pending Chinese government approval, to meet growing demand in Asia/Pacific and China.
Estonian Air (OV) has ordered three E-175s and one E-190 as it transitions to a fleet of Embraer E-Jets. Delivery is scheduled for the second half of 2014.
Kingfisher Airlines (IT) founder and chairman Vijay Mallya told employees Monday that he hopes to conclude negotiations by next week with investors/lenders who could provide much-needed new funding to the strapped carrier, which reportedly has grounded more than 75% of its fleet.
New Venice-based carrier Volotea will launch operations April 5 with an initial 14 destinations from Marco Polo Airport, with plans to grow to 24 routes in the summer.
Grupo Aeromexico (AM) posted a 2011 net profit of MXP2.08 billion ($162.3 million) on strong revenue gains as the benefits to AM stemming from the demise of rival Mexicana in August 2010 become apparent.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will become the wholly owning parent company of ANA Sales (ASX) and ANA Airport Handling (AAH), two consolidated subsidiary companies.
