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.
Malaysian flag carrier Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) is to enter into a joint venture MRO operation with Lufthansa Technik AG, based at Kuala Lumpur International Airport.
Air navigation services provider Airways New Zealand will decrease charges for airlines by 4.7% over the next three-year pricing period, a move welcomed by IATA.
Air Canada president and CEO Calin Rovinescu said the Montreal-based airline is developing a comprehensive strategy to counter potential cyberattacks, and encouraged other airlines to take a similar approach.
The Hong Kong Airport Authority (HKAA) will add a surcharge on all departing passenger tickets from Aug. 1, 2016, to help fund the construction of a third runway at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).
Finnair president and CEO Pekka Vauramo continues to lobby for ownership restrictions to be removed so that his company can participate in European airline consolidation.
Airbus COO-customers John Leahy says an oil price of around $50-$60 is likely here to stay for a number of years, a level he believes would be “good for everyone” in the industry.
Air New Zealand is holding discussions with US officials in an attempt to improve transit passenger processing times at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for the stopover on its Auckland-London flight.
Japan Airlines (JAL) will continue to follow a conservative growth strategy, even after expansion restrictions are removed by regulators, according to chairman Masaru Onishi.
Airbus COO-customers John Leahy has warned that delays in setting up a secure system of money transfer into and out of Iran could jeopardize orders from the country.
Scandinavian carrier SAS has revealed it is considering extending its Wi-Fi services to other aircraft, having already equipped its long-haul fleet with the service.
Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair is to close its Oslo Rygge base on Oct. 29 and reduce its Norwegian traffic by 50% after the Norwegian government confirmed the introduction of an air passenger tax.
Just four weeks into the job, Ireland’s new Minister for Transport, Tourism and Sport Shane Ross delivered a lively keynote address on the AGM’s opening day Thursday, making clear Ireland’s support for aviation, liberalization and competition. Ross lost no time getting to the heart of some of the global aviation industry’s key issues.
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.
United Airlines’ new premium business product—United Polaris—was unveiled today. The product rebranding includes all aircraft interiors, digital media, inflight service and airport lounges. It will be offered Dec. 1.
IATA boosted its 2016 global airline net profit forecast by 8.5% from its December 2015 forecast to $39.4 billion, citing lower fuel prices and improving airline efficiency.
Fresh from securing the most significant order for the CSeries—75 CS100s plus 50 options from Delta Air Lines—Bombardier is making an aggressive push to market the aircraft to airlines around the world.
Russia´s construction authorities have approved the project of a tunnel between the northern and southern terminals at Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport.
