New Qantas Group (QF) subsidiary low-cost carrier (LCC) Jetstar Japan has received its Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) from Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, clearing the way for the carrier to begin domestic commercial services July 3 from a Tokyo Narita (NRT) base.
The new aviation pact signed between Boeing and Embraer will be a first step in exploring technological synergies and potential cross benefits, Embraer president and CEO Frederico Curado said Tuesday.
Air Berlin (AB) is strengthening its strategic partnership with Etihad Airways (EY) by offering codeshare flights from Berlin Tegel and Dusseldorf via Abu Dhabi, and to Brisbane, Melbourne and Sydney.
China Eastern Airlines (MU) will inject CNY1.05 billion ($165.8 million) into its Wuhan subsidiary, China Eastern Wuhan Airlines Co., to enhance its position in central China.
Iberia (IB) cancelled some 150 flights Monday and planned to cancel more April 13 and 16 as its pilots began another series of one-day strikes to protest the creation of low-cost carrier Iberia Express (I2).
Russia’s Transaero Airlines (UN) has placed a firm order for four 787-8s. The previously announced order, valued at $744 million at list prices, was signed onboard a 787 during a demonstration flight for UN’s executives, employees and special guests, according to Boeing.
Lufthansa Italian regional Air Dolomiti (EN) is facing challenges in Italy’s tough economy environment. CEO Michael Kraus told ATW the market has weakened since November.
Southwest Airlines (SWA) mechanics, represented by Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Assn. and the AirTran Airways mechanics, represented by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, met Thursday in Dallas to continue negotiating a seniority integration agreement.
The Chinese government has raised domestic jet fuel prices to CNY8,061 ($1,275) per ton, up 4.35% from CNY7,725 per ton as international fuel prices keep rising.
FedEx signed an agreement Thursday to buy Polish courier company Opek, part of an attempt to at least partially counter the blockbuster United Parcel Service (UPS)-TNT Express merger.
EgyptAir (MS) is considering replacing its Boeing 777 and Airbus A330 fleet between 2020-2025, MS chairman and CEO Hossam Kamal told ATW in Taipei last week.
[CORRECTED] Southwest Airlines (SWA) aims to attract more business passengers going forward, as an “integral part of its business strategy” through its route map and by investing in cabin comfort.
The tough economic environment that is forcing airlines to either consolidate or cease operations is also affecting alliance memberships, Star Alliance acting CEO Mark Schwab told ATW in Taipei last week.
