Transaero Airlines (UN) said it “once again” reported the highest rates of growth among the top-five Russian carriers for September and for the first nine months of the year.
Air Berlin Turkey, the new joint venture between Air Berlin (AB) and Turkish operator Pegasus Airlines (PC), will begin operating flights between Antalya and Stuttgart from Nov. 1.
Air China (CA) conducted the latest biofuel demonstration flight Friday, operating a Boeing 747-400 with Pratt & Whitney PW4000 engines partially powered by jatropha-based fuel.
The Ecuadorian government is considering partially privatizing its national carrier TAME Linea Aerea del Ecuador (EQ) and is looking for a strategic partner to develop Eloy Alfaro International (MEC) in Manta, the country’s tourism minister Freddy Ehlers told ATW in a recent interview.
All Nippon Airways (ANA) reported net income of ¥22.8 billion ($301 million) for the first half of its fiscal year ended Sept. 30, up 72.1% over a ¥13.2 billion net profit in the six months ended Sept. 30, 2010.
Most Qantas (QF) flights were expected to be back to normal by early Tuesday as the fallout of the bitter industrial battle dominated Australia’s Parliament Monday.
Airbus confirmed Friday morning that Transaero Airlines (UN) signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus for four A380 aircraft, making UN the launch customer for the A380 in Russia, the CIS and Eastern Europe.
Spirit Airlines’ (NK) third-quarter net income fell 55.2% from the prior-year period to $27.7 million, owing to Hurricane Irene, a 65.2% year-over-year increase in fuel expenses, and a 38.9% increase in maintenance and repair costs.
China Southern Airlines (CZ) reported a third-quarter net profit of CNY3.13 billion ($492 million), up 2.99% from CNY3.04 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Transaero Airlines (UN), Russia’s second-largest carrier, is expected to sign a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Airbus Friday for A380s, ATW learned from a well-placed source.
American Airlines (AA) and its fleet and ground service workers, represented by Transport Workers Union (TWU), have reached a tentative agreement in principle, AA said.
Amsterdam-based AerCap Holdings said Monday it has signed a $400 million, 10-year credit facility to finance the purchase and leaseback of 12 Boeing 737-800s to American Airlines (AA).
Qantas (QF) has warned the three unions at the center of the airline’s industrial turmoil to accept the shareholders’ vote at Friday’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) and stop trashing the airline.
Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co. reported net income of $9.5 million, down 27.9% from $13.8 million in the year-ago quarter, owing mainly to higher fuel prices.
Alitalia Group reported a third-quarter consolidated net income of €69 million ($95.9 million), up 76.9% compared to €39 million in the year-ago quarter.
Air China (CA) reported a third-quarter net income of CNY3.8 billion ($597 million), down by 26.5%, compared to CNY5.17 billion in the year-ago quarter.
United Continental Holdings (UCH), parent of merger partners United Airlines (UA) and Continental Airlines (CO), posted a third-quarter net profit of $653 million, down 23% from $852 million in pro-forma net income in the year-ago period.
The Transport Workers Union (TWU)—representing Qantas (QF) baggage handlers, caterers and ground staff union—has rejected a new pay offer from QF, setting the scene for more travel disruption.
Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras has ordered 11 Embraer 195 jets, in an order valued at $497.2 million at list prices, Embraer said. Deliveries are scheduled to begin in 2013.
