Emirates Airline launched daily Dubai-Seattle service. JetBlue Airways will launch daily Ft. Lauderdale-Bogota service May 7. Etihad Airways launched 5X-weekly Abu Dhabi-Shanghai Airbus A330-300 service. The route increases to daily from April 15.
Southwest Airlines (SWA) filed an application Monday with the US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) for slots at Washington National (DCA), attempting to take advantage of the recently passed FAA reauthorization legislation's approval of new flights beyond DCA's 1,250 mi. perimeter.
IATA has signaled it will work "even more closely" with the air cargo industry as it deals with ever-increasing security and safety needs, IATA CEO and DG Tony Tyler told the organization's World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
British Airways (BA) parent company International Airlines Group (IAG) has offered remedies to the European Union’s antitrust regulators to try to obtain regulatory approval for its proposed takeover of British Midland International (bmi).
The Chinese government is serious about taking retaliatory measures against EU ETS by avoiding Airbus aircraft orders, the country’s European Union ambassador has warned.
Southwest Airlines (SWA) filed an application Monday with the US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) for slots at Washington National (DCA), attempting to take advantage of the recently passed FAA reauthorization legislation's approval of new flights beyond DCA's 1,250 mi. perimeter.
IATA has signaled it will work "even more closely" with the air cargo industry as it deals with ever-increasing security and safety needs, IATA CEO and DG Tony Tyler told the organization's World Cargo Symposium in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Commsoft’s OASES maintenance management software has been selected by European airline group OLT, following its recent mergers with Polish carriers Yes Airways and Jet Air. CSA Technics is performing C checks and repainting on two Syphax Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft, on lease from Doric Asset Finance.
LAN Airlines operated its first commercial flight using second-generation biofuels in South America. An Airbus A320, powered by CFM56-5B engines, flew from Chile’s Santiago to Concepción March 7, completing a year-long preparation by LAN and partner Air BP Copec.
Garuda Indonesia (GA) will start an accounting process this month that will erase its accumulated losses of IDR6.8 trillion ($748 million) and enable it to post a profit in the next reporting period.
Bogota-based AviancaTaca Holding, parent of Avianca, TACA, Aerogal and Tampa Cargo, reported 2011 net income of $109 million, more than tripling a net profit of $33 million in 2010.
China Eastern Airlines (MU) plans to introduce a strategic investor to adjust its capital structure, paving the way for internal integration and strategic restructuring, according to MU chairman Liu Shaoyong.
Nine European aviation companies and airlines have joined forces in demanding the EU and its member states take all necessary steps to stop the escalating trade conflict with countries opposing the inclusion of aviation in the European Union’s Emissions Trading Scheme (EU ETS) and push for a global deal under ICAO.
The FAA said the total number of aircraft in the US commercial airline fleet (including regional carriers) stood at an estimated 7,185 at the end of 2011, down 29 aircraft compared to the end of 2010.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday upheld a ruling that Boeing received “at least” $5.3 billion of unfair subsidies between 1989 and 2006 and agreed with Airbus that the effect of the financial support is larger than their face value in light of their “particularly pervasive” nature.
The World Trade Organization (WTO) on Monday upheld a ruling that Boeing received “at least” $5.3 billion of unfair subsidies between 1989 and 2006 and agreed with Airbus that the effect of the financial support is larger than their face value in light of their “particularly pervasive” nature.
As the first and only conference in North America dedicated to addressing the impacts commercial aviation has on the environment, ATW again presents the 5 th Annual Eco-Aviation Conference in Washington, DC. Beginning 20 June 2012, industry leaders will gather to examine highly charged eco topics in lively panel discussions. This year’s topics include:
