AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines received two additional Boeing 767-300ERs on operating leases. It plans to launch nonstop services from Kiev Borispol to Colombo, Hong Kong and Ho Chi Minh City later this year. This summer, VV will operate about 80 international routes in 33 countries, including transcontinental services to New York JFK, Toronto, Beijing, Delhi and Bangkok. Two 737-800s will be delivered in March and April 2012. In 2013-2014, VV will also receive four 737-900ERs, becoming the first East European operator of this type.
Virgin Atlantic Airways deployed its first Airbus A330-300 on a Manchester-Orlando flight, marking the first time the carrier has deployed a twin-engine jet on a transatlantic route. The A330 is part of an order of 10 placed in December 2009, and is the first to be delivered. "We are delighted to be welcoming the A330 to our fleet," said Virgin CCO Julie Southern. "We look forward to increasing services on existing routes as well as adding new long-haul routes with these new planes, whilst improving our fuel efficiency."
Southwest Airlines found small, subsurface cracks on two more Boeing 737-300s on Tuesday, bringing the total to five that have been grounded in the aftermath of Friday's midair fuselage skin rupture on Flight 812 ( ATW Daily News, April 5).
Ryanair announced deep cuts of “up to 80%” at its Alicante base from October 2011, following AENA Alicante’s decision last week to force passengers to board via airbridges instead of stairs, which it asserts “will cost more than €2 million ($2.8 million) per year.”
British Airways was fined $1.6 million and Cargolux fined $4.6 million for operating an illegal cartel to fix airfreight rates on flights into New Zealand.
American Airlines and Expedia Inc. said they signed a memorandum of understanding that will allow the companies to resume doing business together. Details were sparse and raised more questions than they answered, The companies said that effective immediately, access to American’s fares and schedule information is restored to Expedia and Hotwire sites worldwide. The information will “initially” be provided to Expedia via the GDS technology that was used prior to their breakup.
News from Travel Technology Update: American Airlines and Expedia Inc. said they signed an MOU Monday that will allow the companies to resume doing business together. Details were sparse and raised more questions than they answered. The companies said that, effective immediately, access to American's fares and schedule information is restored to Expedia and Hotwire sites worldwide. The information will "initially" be provided to Expedia via the GDS technology that was used prior to their breakup.
Brussels Airport will invest €460 million to expand and upgrade its facilities over the next five years, but it will not construct a low-cost terminal, the airport operator revealed last month.
American Airlines and Expedia Inc. said they signed an MOU Monday that will allow the companies to resume doing business together. Details were sparse and raised more questions than they answered.
EADS Sogerma, a subsidiary of the EADS Group focused on the design, development, manufacture and assembly of aerostructure parts and aircraft seats, has named Jean-Michel Leonard President and CEO. The appointment took effect on Friday.
Air Lease Corp. on Monday launched an initial public offering of 25 million shares priced at between $25 and $28 each. It said in a filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission that it expects the IPO to raise net proceeds of approximately $622.1 million.
Lufthansa selected Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines to power the 30 A320neo family aircraft it has announced it will order pending contract finalization with Airbus, the third consecutive win for Pratt on the re-engined narrowbody program.
Bombardier reported net income of $769 million for its fiscal year ended Jan. 31, up 8.8% over a $707 million net profit in its prior fiscal year. Revenue for the year dropped 8.6% to $17.71 billion. President and CEO Pierre Beaudoin said, "Our efforts to lean out our cost structure combined with our continued focus on operational excellence have enabled us to increase our profitability despite this year's reduction in revenues."
LCC Fly Niki, the Austrian partner of Air Berlin, reported 2010 net income of €5.7 million ($8 million), down 68% from an €18 million profit in 2009, on a 25.2% increase in revenue to €337.4 million. Passengers carried in 2010 rose 31% year-over-year to 3.38 million.
Turkish Airlines confirmed that it has exercised options for 10 Boeing 737-800s and five 737-900ERs, valued at more than $1.2 billion based on list prices.
United Continental Holdings and All Nippon Airways announced April 1 the launch of their transpacific joint venture, though which “United Airlines and Continental Airlines may coordinate sales and marketing with ANA and improve benefits offered to each airline’s frequent flyers.” UCH President and CEO Jeff Smisek said the JV “will offer travelers greater choices, convenience and flexibility for their transpacific travels.” It was enabled by the US-Japan open skies agreement and antitrust immunity granted by US and Japanese regulators.
SkyWest Inc., the Utah-based parent of regionals SkyWest Airlines, Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet, said Friday it is expecting to report a $13-$15 million net loss for the first quarter.
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