Lufthansa CFO Simone Menne has asked the Deutsche Lufthansa AG supervisory board for an early termination of her contract on the executive board, effective Aug. 31, to pursue other career options.
UK regional airline Flybe has posted a £6.8 million ($9.9 million) net profit for its full 2015-16 financial year, reversing a £35.7 million prior-year net loss.
Pacific island flag carrier Solomon Airlines will resume services following a grounding of its fleet over a payment dispute with its main funding partner, the Solomon Islands government.
Colombia flag carrier Avianca is open to investor opportunities to help it grow when Brazil’s economic conditions improve, Avianca Brasil CEO Jose Efromovich told ATW.
Paris Orly-based long-haul, low-cost startup French Blue has taken delivery of its first aircraft, a new Airbus A330-300, and is aiming to launch operations on Sept. 10.
Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency, Rosaviatsia, has canceled the air operator’s certificate (AOC) of Aeroflot Group subsidiary Orenair from May 26.
African low-cost carrier (LCC) fastjet narrowed its net losses in 2015, recording a deficit of $16.9 million compared to its $58.5 million loss a year earlier.
IATA’s incoming chief pledged to continue driving forward key global airline initiatives and to be a “tireless advocate” for the industry in remarks after he was officially confirmed as the association’s next director general and CEO.
Japan Airlines (JAL) will continue to follow a conservative growth strategy, even after expansion restrictions are removed by regulators, according to chairman Masaru Onishi.
China’s HNA Group is continuing its flurry of airline and aviation acquisitions, entering exclusive talks to buy 49.99% of Air France’s Servair catering arm.
