China Southern Airlines is stepping up its efforts to make gains in the Western cargo market by expanding its cargo fleet and adding international routes.
Singapore Airlines reported net income of S$253 million ($184.7 million) for its fiscal first quarter ending June 30, reversed from a S$307 million loss in the year-ago period, and said the recovery in passenger demand and yield evident in the quarterly results "will hold up for the rest of 2010."
Aer Lingus Group said it should do “no worse than break even” in 2010 following a stronger-than-expected first half combined with reductions in fuel and staff costs.
Flybe announced it has brought forward the delivery of the first of its 35 E-175s to Spring 2011 to place the aircraft on an eight-times-daily Guernsey-London Gatwick service. “We’ve pulled out all the stops with Embraer … to bring forward the delivery of the first of our new E-175 jets so that we can base an aircraft in Guernsey,” CCO Mike Rutter said.
UPS posted second-quarter net income of $845 million, up 89.9% over a $445 million profit in the prior-year period, and noted that "strong export growth in all regions" with Asia leading the way helped to boost the bottom line.
Spirit Airlines pilots ratified a new five-year labor contract with 74% voting in favor in balloting that occurred this month, the Air Line Pilots Assn. representing the LCC's 420 flight deck crew announced Friday.
Alaska Airlines said Friday it flew a 737-700 on a test flight last week over Puget Sound using RNP guidance and demonstrated eight continuous descent approaches into Seattle-Tacoma, reducing carbon dioxide emissions "by 35% compared to a conventional landing."
Spring Airlines reported a half-year net profit of CNY160 million ($23.6 million), a fourfold year-over-year improvement, allowing the Shanghai-based carrier to maintain a profit streak that goes back five years. Spring credited “robust growth of the domestic market” stimulated by the Chinese Spring Festival in February and the Shanghai World Expo for the result, a spokesperson told ATW. Operating revenue climbed 64.4% to CNY1.47 billion.
Continental Airlines continued the trend of US majors reporting strong financial results, posting second-quarter net income of $233 million, reversed from a $213 loss in the year-ago period.
EgyptAir is seeking to extend its network in Africa and is looking for partners in the central or western regions of the continent with which it can cooperate, Chairman and CEO Hussein Massoud told ATW.
American Airlines’ parent AMR Corp. posted a second-quarter net loss of $11 million, narrowed from a $390 million deficit in the year-ago quarter, and announced yesterday that it has exercised options for 35 additional 737-800s.
US Airways reported second-quarter net income of $279 million, a nearly fivefold increase over a $58 million profit in the year-ago period, and joined the industry chorus in promising no capacity growth despite the strong financial performance.
Porter Airlines confirmed that CEO Robert Deluce personally filed a lawsuit against Air Canada for breach of contract. He is seeking up to $5 million in damages. The dispute traces back to 1986 when the Deluce family sold Air Ontario and Austin Airways to AC. Under terms of the sale, AC agreed to provide Deluce and his spouse with a free travel pass for life. It honored the contract for 23 years, but Deluce claims that in the fall of 2009 AC “unilaterally, and without warning, stopped honoring the arrangements.”
Finnair went live with the Amadeus electronic miscellaneous document, the fulfillment solution that will allow airlines and travel agencies to sell and track the usage of ancillary charges, on its website. Such charges may be linked to the flight coupon, such as for excess baggage and seat selection, or standalone charges such as lounge access and rebooking fees. Finnair's EMD capability will be extended to Amadeus travel agencies in Europe in September following a pilot with agents in the Finnish market.
United Airlines parent UAL Corp. reported second-quarter net income of $273 million, significantly widened from a $28 million profit in the year-ago period and its best second-quarter result since 1999.
Finnair went live with the Amadeus electronic miscellaneous document, the fulfillment solution that will allow airlines and travel agencies to sell and track the usage of ancillary charges, on its website. Such charges may be linked to the flight coupon, such as for excess baggage and seat selection, or standalone charges such as lounge access and rebooking fees. Finnair's EMD capability will be extended to Amadeus travel agencies in Europe in September following a pilot with agents in the Finnish market.
Air Berlin and Air Lease Corp., a new leasing company led by former ILFC Chairman Steven Udvar-Hazy, signed a sale/leaseback agreement for one A320-200, one A321-200, two 737-800s and one used A320-200. All are equipped with CFM engines. The first delivery, which took place May 19, was for the A320-200. Delivery of an A321 and a used A320 took place in June. Delivery of the two 737-800s is scheduled for later in the year and early 2011.
