Lufthansa Group CEO Carsten Spohr said every airline needs a partner in today’s tough environment and the bankrupt Italian flag carrier Alitalia—which is looking for rescue partners—would be very much challenged on its own to make it.
A startup airline is looking to disrupt the low-cost domestic air travel market in the US through an innovative business model that would rely on advertising revenue to offset rock-bottom airfares.
Norwegian Air Shuttle has appointed Jacob Schram as its new CEO, filling the gap left when co-founder and long-standing CEO Bjorn Kjos left the low-cost airline in July.
A start-up airline is looking to disrupt the low-cost domestic air travel market in the U.S. through an innovative business model that would rely on advertising revenue to offset rock-bottom airfares.
UK LCC easyJet used its full-year results conference to announce a series of strategic moves, including the launch of easyJet Holidays, two environmental initiatives and the firming of purchase rights on 12 more Airbus A320neos.
Norwegian Air Shuttle has appointed Jacob Schram as its new CEO, filling the gap left when co-founder and long-standing CEO Bjorn Kjos left the low-cost airline in July.
Italian infrastructure group Atlantia said conditions had not yet been met for it to join the planned rescue of Alitalia, adding further doubt to plans for the bankrupt carrier’s future as the latest deadline for the presentation of a formal business plan approaches.
UK LCC easyJet used its full-year results conference to announce a series of strategic moves, including the launch of easyJet Holidays, two environmental initiatives and the firming of purchase rights on 12 more Airbus A320neos.
UK LCC easyJet, which on Nov. 19 became the first major airline to offset 100% of its network-wide flight emissions, is forming a new electric-aircraft partnership with Airbus, paving the way towards an all-electric or hybrid fleet in the longer-term.
Thai Airways (THAI) reported a 2019 third-quarter net loss of THB4.7 billion ($152.7 million), widened from a THB3.7 billion loss in the year-ago period.
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm order for 12 new generation Airbus A330neos and 20 long-range single-aisle A321XLRs, Airbus said Nov. 19 at the Dubai Airshow.
Japan’s major airlines will use their new slots at Tokyo’s Haneda Airport with a mix of new destinations, additional frequencies, and flights switched from Tokyo Narita Airport.
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has signed a firm order for 12 new generation Airbus A330neos and 20 long-range single-aisle A321XLRs, Airbus said Nov. 19 at the Dubai Airshow.
South African Airways (SAA) has threatened legal action over union claims that its operations are unsafe, as the airline works to reinstate flights canceled when cabin crews and technicians went on strike.
Continuing problems with the Rolls-Royce engines on its Boeing 787s is forcing Air New Zealand to suspend some of its flights as its peak season approaches.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, emerging as a surprise star of the Dubai Airshow, landed a tentative agreement from Dubai-based Palma Holding Ltd. for 20 Dash 8-400s on Nov. 18, adding to a three-aircraft firm order unveiled on the eve of the show.
Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) first Airbus A321LR will enter commercial service in September 2020, operating an initial route between Copenhagen and Boston.
De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, emerging as a surprise star of the Dubai Airshow, landed a tentative agreement from Dubai-based Palma Holding Ltd. for 20 Dash 8-400s on Nov. 18, adding to a three-aircraft firm order unveiled on the eve of the show.
Emirates Airline signed a firm order for 50 Airbus A350s at the Dubai Airshow Nov. 18 in what is the first step of several to transform its aircraft commitments and fleet plans.
SalamAir has agreed to lease two new Airbus A321LRs from GECAS and is eyeing them to address peak-season capacity surges and winter charter demand to Europe, among other routes, the airline’s top executive said.
Scandinavian Airlines’ (SAS) first Airbus A321LR will enter commercial service in September 2020, operating an initial route between Copenhagen and Boston.
