Airlines & Lessors
Oct 18, 2017
Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has delayed the launch of its new Ireland-based operating unit until December 2017, citing aircraft delivery delays.
Oct 18, 2017
Administrators at Italian carrier Alitalia have confirmed they have received seven offers for the airline’s assets, following the expiration of the extended Oct. 16 bid deadline.
Oct 17, 2017
Oneworld has confirmed that airberlin will no longer be part of the alliance from Oct. 28, when the bankrupt German carrier ceases operations.
Oct 17, 2017
Hawaiian inter-island regional carrier Island Air filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Oct. 16, in what the carrier called “an effort to continue normal operations while navigating through legal challenges recently presented by the lessors of its aircraft.”
Oct 17, 2017
Central and Eastern European LCC Wizz Air has established a UK company and is reviewing the process to acquire a local air operator’s certificate (AOC), as the UK prepares to leave the European Union (EU) (Brexit).
Oct 20, 2021
United Airlines said it plans to operate more international capacity next year than in 2019, driven by expectations of a strong business travel recovery and relaxed entry restrictions across the Atlantic and Pacific.
Oct 20, 2021
The initiative is part of a wider A$530 million investment plan the New South Wales state government is offering to “supercharge” its tourism and travel economy.
Oct 20, 2021
Israeli carrier El Al has started acquisition talks with competitor Arkia Israeli Airlines, although the discussions remain at an early stage.
Oct 20, 2021
The parent company of Thai AirAsia, Asia Aviation (AAV), is planning to raise THB17.9 billion ($536 million) as it hopes to position itself for Thailand’s border reopening Nov. 1.
Oct 20, 2021
UK LCC easyJet plans to offer passengers lounge access for the first time through a partnership with No1 Lounges at London Gatwick Airport.
Oct 20, 2021
DHL Air Austria has received its Austrian air operator’s certificate (AOC) and is preparing to launch operations later this in 2021.
Oct 20, 2021
Lufthansa says Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) will be the first destination for its new Boeing 787-9s when the aircraft commence operations in 2022.
Oct 20, 2021
Some of Europe’s major airlines are planning to expand their winter schedules on transatlantic routes as the U.S. plans to relax restrictions on vaccinated international air travelers starting Nov. 8.