UPS announced a 4.9% net increase in shipping rates for all air services and US-origin international shipments, effective Jan 2, 2012. "The rate increase for UPS air and international services shipments is based on a 6.9% increase in the base rate, less a 2 percentage point reduction to the index-based air and international fuel surcharge," the express delivery giant stated.
SkyWest Airlines will operate as US Airways Express, US Airways announced Monday ( ATW Daily News, Aug. 5). Beginning Dec. 16, SkyWest will launch 6X-daily Express flights from US Airways’ hub in Phoenix. By spring 2012, SkyWest will operate 49 flights to 19 destinations for US Airways Express.
Fair Work Australia (FWA) will resolve the long-running between Qantas (QF) and three labor unions with binding arbitration after negotiations broke down over the weekend.
Russian state corporation Rostechnology has completed the asset transfer of five regional carriers to Aeroflot (SU), in a deal worth RUB2.5 billion ($81 million).
American Airlines (AA) said Monday that the 130 Airbus A320 family aircraft included in its huge narrowbody order announced over the summer will be comprised of A319s and A321s, though it didn't specify how many of each it will take.
Fair Work Australia (FWA) will resolve the long-running between Qantas (QF) and three labor unions with binding arbitration after negotiations broke down over the weekend.
Aviaso was selected by Pratt & Whitney to provide data analysis software for EcoFlight Solutions, a fuel conservation program designed to help airlines save fuel and reduce emissions. The software will offer customers a suite of customizable reports, alerts and dashboards. Abacus International has an order from Air China to upgrade its reservation inventory participation system to direct connect availability.
Air China 737-800. Courtesy, Boeing Beijing-based Air China (CA) launched its first live trial of Gogo’s inflight entertainment system and intra-cabin connection service on a Boeing 737-800 Beijing-Chengdu route Tuesday, becoming the first Chinese airline to provide passengers with free inflight entertainment.
The push against non-EU airlines' inclusion in the EU's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) continued Thursday at the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Assn. (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro, where a US official accused EU governments of "undermining" global efforts to control aviation carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.
Thai Airways International (TG) president Piyasvasti Amranand described the European Union’s regulation to include aviation in its Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) as a “policy folly,” which will never work and misses its goal of reducing emissions.
Indonesian carrier Lion Air (JT) has signed an intent to buy 201 Boeing 737 Maxs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900ERS in a $21.7 billion deal that is Boeing’s largest ever in dollar value.
SkyWest, parent of US regionals Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, received US FAA approval Thursday for a single operating certificate.
LAN Airlines’ merger with TAM Airlines is on track to conclude in the first quarter of 2012, but a decision on which alliance to choose will come later.
Latin America will require 2,028 new passenger aircraft of more than 100 seats through 2030, according to the Airbus’ latest Global Market Forecast (GMF).
Officials attending the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Assn. (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro expressed optimism about the region's potential for strong air traffic expansion, though they cautioned that aging infrastructure and an uncertain regulatory environment could hinder carriers' growth.
New York-based Bernstein Research said Airbus may experience more A350 delays. In a client report, Bernstein said the Emirates order for 50 Boeing 777s at Dubai highlights concern about the A350 schedule.
SkyWest, parent of US regionals Atlantic Southeast Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines, received US FAA approval Thursday for a single operating certificate.
Officials attending the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Assn. (ALTA) Airline Leaders Forum in Rio de Janeiro expressed optimism about the region's potential for strong air traffic expansion, though they cautioned that aging infrastructure and an uncertain regulatory environment could hinder carriers' growth.
Beijing-based Air China (CA) launched its first live trial of Gogo’s inflight entertainment system and intra-cabin connection service on a Boeing 737-800 Beijing-Chengdu route Tuesday, becoming the first Chinese airline to provide passengers with free inflight entertainment.
