TUI selects Embraer E195-E2
TUI Group has selected Embraer’s E195-E2, the quietest and most efficient aircraft under 150 seats, to join the TUI fly Belgium fleet.
Royal Jordanian Airlines to introduce 10 new Embraer E2 Jets
Royal Jordanian Airlines and Embraer have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to introduce two variants of Embraer’s advanced E2 jets to its fleet: the E190-E2 and E195-E2. In total,…
Air Astana to operate Embraer’s newest jet
Air Astana passengers will be able to experience the Embraer's newest regional jet next year.
Kazakhstan's national carrier has signed a long-term lease agreement with AerCap for five…
Embraer’s new passenger jet completes maiden flight
A new model of fuel-efficient passenger jet has completed its maiden flight in Brazil.
Embraer's new E190-E2 aircraft took to the skies for the first time last week, several months…
Embraer unveils new greener, quieter aircraft
Embraer, the Brazilian planemaker, has unveiled its new E2 aircraft, the first in a series of new fuel-efficient, quieter passenger jets.
The E2 series, which ranges from 70 to 130…
Tianjin Airlines welcomes first new Embraer jet
Tianjin Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Embraer E195 aircraft.
The airline becomes the first in China to operate this aircraft type, and the deliveries form part of a…
Etihad Flight College takes on Embraer Phenom Jets
Etihad Flight College recently signed a purchase agreement for four Embraer Phenom 100E aircraft, and options for three additional aircraft of the same model.
The deal is valued at…
Oman Air to phase out ATR, Embraer aircraft
Oman Air is in the process of phasing out its ATR 42 and E175 aircraft.
The first ATR aircraft was recently taken out from service this year. The second one is expected to be taken…
Boeing, Embraer boost biofuel research in Brazil
Boeing and Brazilian planemaker Embraer have opened a new biofuel research centre in Brazil.
The Boeing-Embraer Joint Research Center, which is located at the Sao Jose dos Campos…
Indonesia’s Kal Star adds new Embraer jets
Indonesian regional airline Kal Star Aviation is expanding its fleet with the addition of two new Embraer aircraft.
Kal Star, which is based in at Pontianak's Supadio Airport in West…
Chinese firms place windfall order with Embraer
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, has secured orders for 60 aircraft from Chinese companies following an official state visit to Brazil by Chinese President Xi Jinping.…
Boeing, Embraer team up for biofuel research
Planemakers Boeing and Embraer will open a joint research centre to advance the development of aviation biofuel.
Under a memorandum of understanding, the two companies will perform…
Embraer rolls out fuel-efficient new jet
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has rolled out the first new E175 regional jet featuring a range of aerodynamic improvements that reduce fuel burn.
The modifications include the…
Embraer Executive Jets sign MoU with Air Works
Embraer Executive Jets has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)s with Air Work Pvt Ltd.
The MoU will provide full maintenance support to the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450 customers…
FAS supports Embraer Executive Jets in the Middle East
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) ropened its new 106,000 square foot authorised Embraer Service Centre at Bateen Executive Airport. The company were first appointed as an Embraer…
Air Costa buys Embraer jets
Andhra Pradesh-based, Air Costa has signed a definite agreement with Embraer S.A. for a firm order for 50
E-Jets E2s with an additional 50 purchase rights.
The acquisition is a…
United to add 40 new Embraer jets
United Airlines has announced plans to add 40 Embraer E-175 jets to its regional fleet.
The new 76-seat aircraft will be operated by SkyWest Airlines under the United Express brand.…
Bangladesh’s NovoAir adds new Embraer jets
Bangladeshi carrier NovoAir has taken delivery of its first two Embraer ERJ-145 jet aircraft.
NovoAir will base the new 50-seat ERJ-145s in Chittagong, and will operate key domestic routes,…
Regional jet market to soar – Embraer
Global demand for 30- to 120-seat regional passenger jets is set to soar over the next 20 years, according to a new report by Embraer.
The Brazilian planemaker revealed in its latest Market…
China’s Hebei Airlines buys five more Embraer jets
Hebei Airlines has acquired five more E-190s jets from Brazilian planemaker, Embraer.
The deal, which is valued at US$226 million at list prices, will expand the Chinese airline's fleet of…
Embraer signs new leasing MoU in China
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the financing and leasing of aircraft in China.
The deal, penned with China’s ICBC Financial Leasing, is…
Embraer signs MoU with Chinese leasing firm
Embraer has signed an agreement with a Chinese plane leasing company for 20 executive Jets.
Embraer and Minsheng Financial Leasing a subsidiary of China Minsheng Banking signed a…
Embraer deliveries drop in Q1
Brazilian planemaker Embraer, delivered 28 aircraft in the first quarter of 2011 - down 32% from the 41 deliveries in the same quarter last year. The number of commercial planes delivered…
Oman Air debuts new Embraer aircraft
Oman Air has unveiled the latest member of its fleet, the Embraer 175 at a ceremony organised at the Muscat International Airport. Oman Air is now the owner of two Embraer E jets, which will…
Embraer seals Chinese deals
Brazilian planemaker Embraer has signed a series of deals in China. The company signed a purchase order with Hebei Airlines for 10 E-190s jet aircraft at a ceremony held in Beijing. The…
Chinese leasing company buys 10 Embraer jets
Embraer confirmed the sale of ten EMBRAER 190s to CDB Leasing Co., Ltd. (CLC), of China, today. The jets will be operated by China Southern, the country's largest…
Lord Sugar accepts Embraer business jet
British entrepreneur and star of The Apprentice Lord Alan Sugar has taken delivery of Embraer's newly-certificated transatlantic-capable Legacy 650 business jet. The aircraft will be looked…
Titan Airways set to debut Embraer 650
VIP charter specialist Titan Airways is set to debut the Embraer 650 later this month. The aircraft will operate under the new Titan Airways Executive brand, which is set to be launched…
Royal Jet adds Embraer Lineage 1000 to its fleet
Abu Dhabi's luxury flight services specialist, Royal Jet, has added an Embraer Lineage 1000 aircraft, owned by the UAE's Al Habtoor group, to its fleet. The aircraft…
Embraer deliveries increase in Q1
Brazilian planemaker Embraer delivered 41 jets in the first quarter of 2010, one more than the same period last year. The commercial airline market received 21 of this total,…
Austral signs contract for 20 Embraer 190 jets
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, April 9 /PRNewswire/ -- The contract for the sale of 20 EMBRAER 190 jets to Austral Lineas Aereas, of Argentina, was finalized. The agreement…
Embraer deliveries decline in 2009
Embraer, the Brazilian planemaker, has reported its results for 2009, with commercial aircraft deliveries declining to 122, from 162 in 2008. With the reduction of 40…
New Embraer jets enter Gulf Air fleet
Manama, Bahrain, 8 March 2010: Gulf Air customers travelling from Bahrain to Larnaca in Cyprus today were introduced to a new dimension in the Gulf Air travel experience as…
Gulf Air to lease two Embraer 170s
Bahrain, Manama, 21 January 2010: Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today signed a preliminary agreement with Embraer, to lease two…
Gulf Air Signs preliminary agreement to lease two EMBRAER 170 jets
Gulf Air, the National Carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, today signed a preliminary agreement with Embraer, to lease two EMBRAER 170 Advanced Range (AR) jets. The preliminary…
Embraer signs China leasing MoU
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer), the world's fourth-largest planemaker, has signed an MoU for aircraft financing and leasing from CDB Leasing, the aircraft…
Al Jaber seals financing for Embraer jets
Dubai; November 23, 2009 (TravMedia.com): Al Jaber Aviation (AJA), the new pinnacle of VIP aviation based in Abu Dhabi, announced that it successfully closed the financing for…
Air Astana leases two new Embraer jets
Air Astana to become new Embraer E-Jet operator and Jetscape Customer Fort Lauderdale, Florida, October 15th, 2009 - Jetscape today announced the placement of two new…
Embraer delivers 57 jets in Q3
SAO JOSE DOS CAMPOS, Brazil, Oct. 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Embraer (NYSE:ERJ) delivered 57 jets during the third quarter of 2009 (3Q09), 29 of which belong to the…
Embraer showcases jet in Asia
The Brazil-based planemaker, Embraer, will showcase its mid-size executive aircraft, the Legacy 600, in Asia from now until 8 September, according to a Centre for…
Embraer profits drop 44%
Aircraft manufacturer, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, has seen quarterly profits fall 44%, largely due to the drop in the Brazilian real. According to a Bloomberg…
JAL starts flying Embraer jets
Japan Airlines (JAL) has begun using Brazil-made Embraer 170 jets on regional routes, with the first flight from Nagoya to Matsuyama having taken-off on Sunday, Japan Times…
Embraer to cut 20% of workforce
Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA, the world's fourth-largest aircraft maker, will cut its workforce by about 20% and deliver fewer planes this year, according to a…
Embraer’s profits slump 70%
Brazilian aircraft manufacturer, Embraer, has reported a 70% third-quarter fall in profits, the BBC has reported. The results for July-September show the company made just…
Embraer releases figures on aircraft deliveries
Plane manufacturer Embraer has released its delivery figures for Q3 2008, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. Embraer delivered 48 jets in Q3, comprising 37…
Sales becoming difficult for Embraer
The world's fourth-largest aircraft maker, Empresa Brasileira de Aeronautica SA (Embraer), has said the tightening credit markets are making it difficult for some of its clients to buy new…
United Adds 35 Flights, 6 Routes, 12 Gates and 3 Clubs at Denver
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Starting this summer, United also will double the total number of early morning departures and late evening arrivals in and out of Denver
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Air Astana celebrates 21stanniversary in the wake of best-ever year
The carrier has grown dramatically since the first service was operated between Almaty and Astana in 2002 and has steadily built a reputation for award winning customer service, operational…
Loganair increases regional connections with new Heathrow routes
Loganair has announced its intention to move the Public Service Obligation (PSO) air services linking City of Derry and Dundee Airports and London into Heathrow with effect from 6 May 2023
Royal Jordanian relaunches Brussels to Amman route
Royal Jordanian will launch its new route on October 26th as part of a twice-weekly service (Thursdays and Sundays).
TAP celebrates Emerald Isle anniversary
TAP Air Portugal is celebrating its fourth year of flying between Portugal and the Irish capital following the launch of its inaugural flight on March 31 2019.
New partnership between Loganair and Newcastle Rugby takes flight
Premiership rugby side, Newcastle Falcons, has announced Loganair as its ‘Official Airline Partner’ for the remainder of the 2022-2023 season.
Stopover and rediscover Portugal with TAP
TAP Air Portugal has reintroduced its popular Stopover scheme to allow customers to rediscover Portugal.
IATA: Airline Industry is on the March to Net Zero
by: Harry Johnson |
Sustainable propulsion partnership formed in New Zealand to assess and drive the introduction of flights powered by green hydrogen
Full article: IATA: Airline Industry…
Singapore Airlines Forecasts Strong Demand In China
Singapore Airlines’ quarterly operating profit, nine-month operating profit, and nett profit all hit record highs.
For the fiscal year ending on December 31, 2022, the airline brought…
Next generation of aviation engineers graduate with Loganair
Trained on arguably the most diverse fleet of any commercial airline, six mechanical engineers have graduated following a four-year modern apprenticeship with the UK’s largest regional…
BAA Training Vietnam and Bamboo Airways launch the first MPL program in Vietnam
BAA Training Vietnam - the leading pilot training center, and Bamboo Airways - the 5 star-oriented full-service carrier, have signed a 3-year cooperation agreement defining BAA Training…
Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico City
Three Mexican airports, Culiacán International, Mazatlán International (MZT), and Los Mochis International (LMM) were closed.
Shots fired on AeroMexico flight about to take off for Mexico…
Loganair launches biggest ever Newcastle expansion
Loganair has unveiled its biggest-ever programme of flights for Newcastle Airport for summer 2023.
Emirates A380 at the Bahrain Air Show
The Emirates A380 drew in close to eight thousand visitors during its 2 days appearance at the Bahrain International Airshow (BIAS) 2022.
BA City Flyer launches new route between Aberdeen and London City Airport
British Airways has launched a new route between London City Airport (LCY) and Aberdeen (ABZ) for the winter season.
Air Astana takes delivery of ninth Airbus A321LR
Air Astana’s ninth Airbus A321LR arrived in Almaty from Hamburg on 15th October 2022, with a tenth aircraft scheduled for delivery before the end of the year.
Loganair expands Manchester-Aberdeen service
Loganair is expanding its Manchester-Aberdeen service in response to growing demand. The airline has added a fourth daily service, departing Manchester at 12:20 and arriving in Aberdeen at…
LOT’s fleet on the rise
Six Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft enter LOT's fleet to operate short- and medium-haul flights. All the aircrafts will be picked up by the carrier as early as in October.
Red Savannah launches ‘Grand Tour of Europe’ by private jet in 2023
Luxury travel specialist, Red Savannah, launches an inaugural Grand Tour of Europe by Private Jet. Commencing 12 September 2023, this exciting journey will travel to Europe’s most coveted…
Flights to Vietnam
Vietnam Airways will have competition this winter from upstart local airline Bamboo Airways.
Passengers across London and the South-East will benefit from a new connection from…
Russia Considers Nationalisation Of Aircraft To Save Aeroflot
Foreign sanctions could lead to the Russian government deciding to nationalise all of its Boeing and Airbus planes to prevent them from returning to their lessors; the Ministry of Transport…
Qantas plans to commence ‘Project Sunrise’ flights by 2024
If all goes according to plan, Qantas will fly non-stop from Sydney to London, Paris, and New York City in just over 18 hours as early as 2024 as reported by Executive Traveller.
Qantas to order more than 100 new jets to replace domestic fleet
Qantas CEO Alan Joyce announced a multi-billion-dollar order for over 100 new aircraft to replace its ageing domestic fleet and new long-haul aircraft to fly nonstop to London and New York.
QantasLink to offer in-flight entertainment
QantasLink will soon offer all passengers complimentary in-flight entertainment options for the first time, as the regional carrier begins to roll out access through the new Qantas…
Man jumps from moving plane after trying to breach cockpit
A man jumped from a moving plane at Los Angeles International Airport Friday night after an unsuccessful attempt to access the flight’s cockpit.
Business aviation’s thriving industry to be showcased at Dubai Airshow 2021
Dubai Airshow is set to highlight the growth in business aviation and provide a platform for industry experts to shape the future of the industry with the deployment of ground-breaking…
All you need to know about India’s first subscription-based airline
Prince Air, a New Delhi-based start-up is now offering a one-of-a-kind subscription-based airline service for unlimited travel on its private jets
Alitalia newco to launch ops early 3Q21, plans asset tenders
ITA – Italia Trasporto Aereo, the newco Alitalia, must commence flight operations this summer, by June or July, Italy’s minister of economic development, Giancarlo Giorgetti, told the…
Airlines will require staff to be vaccinated or face consequences
Brisbane-based Alliance Airlines is making COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for all employees.
Eastern Airways relaunches Gibraltar flights
Eastern Airways has launched its new service to the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar which marks the operator’s return to Birmingham Airport as well as the popular route
Qantas adds seven new routes and puts Dreamliner on domestic
Qantas has announced a further expansion of its ever-growing domestic network. The Australian airline confirmed start dates for seven new domestic routes.
Qantas announces USD1.5 billion loss
In a trading update on Thursday morning, Qantas revealed that it was preparing to see an annual loss of more than AUD2 billion (USD1.5 billion) in the 2021 financial year, following its…
Qantas to launch new routes and increase flights in Adelaide
Adelaide will be the home base of five Embraer E190 aircraft as Qantas continues to boost domestic flights in response to growing leisure and corporate travel demand.
Virgin and Alliance partnership gets the OK from the ACCC
Virgin Australia and Alliance Airlines have received the green light from the consumer watchdog to expand their partnership to cover 41 regional domestic routes and two short-range…
Thai Airways to retire A330’s, A380s, and 747s
Thai Airways will retire all its Airbus A380s and A330s, as well as its iconic B747s.
Airline Accident Fatalities Higher Than 2019 With Less Flights
Despite the sharp reduction in flying during 2020 because of travel restrictions related to the Covid-19 pandemic, fatal losses for the last 12 months were just as high as in some recent…
Montenegro shuts struggling national carrier
Burdened with mounting debts that have left Montenegro dependent on state subsidies, the country’s government is shutting down its national carrier
Loganair unveils daily service from Isle of Man to London
Loganair, in partnership with the Isle of Man government, will commence daily services between the island and London Heathrow, from 1 December
IATA: Risk of COVID-19 transmission inflight is low
(IATA) demonstrated the low incidence of inflight COVID-19 transmission with an updated tally of published cases. Since the start of 2020 there have been 44 cases of COVID-19
How new partnership between Loganair and Blue Islands will boost regional connectivity in UK
Loganair, the UK’s largest regional airline, and Blue Islands, the growing Channel Islands-based airline, have formed an extensive partnership to offer their customers a broad new range…
UK Civil Aviation Authority responds to Flybe collapse
With last night's news that controversial UK airline Flybe, Europes largest regional carrier, which operated local services throughout the United Kingdom, entered into administration, The UK…
“We cannot go back to square one, Teesside is on the up and so is our airport.”
The first flights in nine years from Teesside International Airport to Alicante, Spain, have been announced by Tees Valley Mayor Ben Houchen.
From 17 July 2020, flights will run twice…
“A significant strategic partnership”: Southampton hooks up with Teesside Airport
Eastern Airways has announced a new, direct route that will serve regional passengers between Teesside Airport and Southampton International Airport.
The service, a vital point-to-point…
Flybe: Government offers deal to rescue troubled airline
In a bid to rescue the troubled airline, the government has sealed a re-payment plan for a significant tax debt, while the company's owners have agreed to invest more money to help the…
Easy does it: Eastern Airways “evolve” fleet
Eastern Airways is re-entering the E-Jet market during January with the initial return of the Embraer 170 aircraft type to its fleet.
The UK regional airline is seeing significant growth…
Loganair boosts Newcastle services
Just four months since launching services between Newcastle and Aberdeen, Scotland’s airline Loganair has now announced that it will be introducing a larger aircraft on the route.…
Air Canada heads to the home of country music
Air Canada has announced the launch of two new seasonal summer routes today -- as well as the introduction of a new additional service, to major US destinations, from Montreal, Calgary and…
Austrian Airlines relies on innovative drone technology
Since the middle of the year, Austrian Airlines has been testing a completely new technology for the purpose of carrying out technical inspections of its aircraft fleet. The aircraft are…
Loganair debuts at East Midlands Airport, unveils Brussels and Inverness routes
Loganair has now unveiled its first services from East Midlands Airport, flying to Inverness and Brussels. From East Midlands, Loganair is offering early morning and afternoon flights to…
Loganair returns to profit in first full year of flying solo
Glasgow-based Loganair reported a pre-tax profit of GBP 1.01 million (USD 1.25 million) for the 12 months ended March 31, 2019, its first full year of operation under its own brand as…
First Japan-built Mitsubishi Regional Jet is finally taking flight
Japan’s first regional airliner, that is 50 years in the making, is finally taking flight as the Mitsubishi Regional Jet began certification flights to rival Boeing and Airbus SE.
Aviation round up: BA takes the ‘sky road’, Spain gets facial tech and more
Aviation round returns this week with a special Gaelic tinged celebration from British Airways, Spain entry into the high tech world of facial technology and maybe, just maybe one or two new…
Flybmi collapses to Brexit uncertainty and rising fuel costs
In the midst of difficulties including uncertainty by Brexit and recent spikes in fuel and carbon costs, flybmi has announced its unavoidable demise.
Oman Air’s latest Boeing 737 MAX 8s touches tarmac at Muscat
Coming just a couple of weeks after Oman Air first the delivery of its fourth new Boeing 737 MAX 8s, the airline has now announced the arrival of number five to its home hub at Muscat…
Oman Air set to add fourth Boeing to its fleet
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, is set to take delivery of the fourth of 30 Boeing 737 MAX 8s it ordered.
Qatar Airways strengthens commitment to JetSuite fleet expansion
Following the news in April that Qatar Airways had purchased a minority stake in US based private aviation firm JetSuite, the two companies have reaffirmed the relationship by committing to…
Oman Air celebrates first anniversary of Manchester connection
One year in, Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, celebrated the first anniversary of its service to Manchester Airport.
Flylolo announces new Southampton – Skiathos service
Flylolo has now announced a new Anglo-Greco connection out of the southern hub of Southampton with the launch of its Skiathos service.
Tiqets integrates into bmi for bookings to attractions in a few clicks
All-jet airline, bmi, announced its integration with attraction booking specialist, Tiqets, to offer customers direct instant access to some of the best tickets in Europe.
Air Astana expands routes in Russia and Europe
Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has launched new routes in Russia and Europe following the acquisition of new aircraft.
Austrian Airlines new Boeing 777 arrives from Hong Kong with Eurojet fighter escort
Austrian Airlines will welcome the latest addition to its fleet today, after its new Boeing 777 touches down at the airlines hub Vienna International Airport, after a 12 hour flight from…
Fuzhou Airlines choose “trusted and experienced” Sabre as first international GDS provider
Hainan Airlines subsidiary Fuzhou Airlines, based out of Fuzhou Changle International Airport, has signed up with Sabre Corporation in a new global distribution service deal this week.
Qatar Airways announces investment in JetSuite, Inc.
The national airline of the State of Qatar and one of the world’s fastest-growing airlines, Qatar Airways, announced today its minority stake in JetSuite, Inc., a U.S. private aviation…
Las Vegas Welcomes Top Airline Executives During 2017 Boyd Group International Aviation Forecast Summit
LAS VEGAS -- More than 350 airline and airport executives from around the world will return to Las Vegas for the 22nd Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit Aug. 26 – 29, 2017, at…
South Atlantic island of St Helena gets flight route
South Africa Airlink will offer scheduled commercial air services to St Helena when it starts flights between South Africa and St Helena later this year.
This follows a period of…
Taiwan’s Mandarin Airlines boosts fleet
Mandarin Airlines, the regional subsidiary of Taiwan’s national carrier, China Airlines, has placed an order for six new aircraft.
The new ATR 72-600 are valued at US$160 million and…
British Airways to launch three capital city routes from LCY
British Airways is to launch new routes from London City Airport to three European capitals, Paris, Prague and Reykjavik, in October.
The new services will mean the airline will fly…
Arkia expands fleet and undergoes rebranding
Arkia Israel Airlines has undergone a rebranding for the first time in 17 years.
With the launch of its new look and logo, the airline aims to position itself as a modern option for travel.…
Arkia expands fleet and undergoes rebranding
Arkia Israel Airlines has undergone a rebranding for the first time in 17 years.
With the launch of its new look and logo, the airline aims to position itself as a modern option for…
bmi regional becomes a strategic partner to East Midlands Chamber
bmi regional has become a strategic partner to the East Midlands Chamber.
It is in the process of adding to its current East Midlands to Brussels link and creating a new hub at…
TAP to launch flights from London City Airport
Portuguese airline TAP has confirmed it will launch flights from London City Airport to Lisbon on 29 October.
The new route will complement existing flights from Heathrow and Gatwick.…
Cutting-edge new aircraft could bring down cost of travel
Two state-of-the-art new aircraft were officially unveiled this week, both of which will help airlines improve their fuel-efficiency and cut costs.
With jet fuel accounting for up to 40%…
BA plans new summer routes from Dublin and Edinburgh
British Airways is to launch new weekly summer sun flights to the Balearic Islands from Dublin and Edinburgh in time for the summer holiday period.
From May, the airline will begin…
BA plans new Milan routes from two UK airports
British Airways will launch new year-round services to Milan, Italy from two London airports in April.
The new routes to Milan’s Linate Airport will start from London City Airport on…
BA plans return to Birmingham and Bristol airports
British Airways is to start flying from Birmingham and Bristol airports again with the launch of four new summer-only routes to popular European sunspots.
From May the airline will begin…
BA to launch seven new routes from Manchester
British Airways is to launch seven new routes from Manchester Airport this summer and three new destinations from London Stansted.
From May the airline will begin summer-only direct…
MENA business aviation sector flies high at MEBAA
The biggest MEBAA Show to date finished on a high note with the week characterised by bigger jets, bigger deals and bigger visitor numbers.
Ali Ahmed Alnaqbi, Founding Chairman of the…
New B737-800 joins Oman Air fleet
Oman Air, the National Carrier of the Sultanate of Oman received a new Boeing 737- 800 on the Sultanate’s 46th National Day - November 18.
This was the sixth brand new Boeing 737-800 to…
TAP targets Brits seeking new destinations
Portugal’s flag carrier TAP is hoping to cash in on the increasing number of British tourist seeking either new or ‘safe’ destinations.
The airline has introduced new flights,…
Business aviation booms in the UAE
Business aviation in the UAE is booming, if attendance at the MEBAA Show 2016 is any indication of the region’s appetite for the industry.
With an almost 10% increase in exhibitors over…
BA boosts capacity to Germany from London City
British Airways is providing more than 34,000 extra seats to Germany from London City Airport this winter with bigger aircraft and additional flights.
Services to Hamburg and…
Air Costa in “advanced” investment talks with foreign airline
India’s Air Costa is reported to be in "advanced stages" of discussions with foreign carriers over a possible equity investment.
The airline's CEO, Vivek Choudhary, told the PTI this…
Austrian Airlines marks Manchester success
Austrian Airlines has marked 12 months of flying to Manchester by revealing it carried close to 50,000 passengers on the route during this time.
Cupcakes were distributed to all…
Finnair adds flights to UK & Ireland
Finnair has revealed plans to add more flights to the capital cities of England, Scotland and Ireland.
The Helsinki-based airline will raise the frequency of its new Edinburgh service…
Indian airlines cancel flights
Two regional airlines in India have cancelled their flights over payment issues.
The Economic Times reports that Air Costa cancelled all its flights this week, due to issues with…
Tianjin Airlines touches down in the UK
Tianjin Airlines has celebrated the launch of its first flight to the UK, which arrived at London's Gatwick Airport on Saturday.
The new route marks the next step in the carrier's…
The latest industry appointments
DEVDUTTA BANERJEE has become Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts’ new area director of revenue management for Asia, based in Bangkok. Banerjee has 18 years' experience with Taj, Starwood and,…
Oman Air adds flights to Salalah
In an effort to support the tourism growth during the Khareef season, Oman Air is to operate more flights than ever before to Salalah.
The airline has increased frequencies to Salalah…
The latest industry appointments
KATHLEEN TAN has been named as AirAsia's president for North Asia. Returning to the LCC following a stint as CEO of AirAsia-Expedia, she will now be tasked with building AirAsia's market…
Etihad Flight College expands its fleet
Etihad Flight College has recently taken delivery of the first of four Embraer Phenom 100E.
This will be the first flight school in the world to use the Phenom 100E in the initial…
Flybe celebrates first anniversary flying from Cardiff
Flybe is celebrating the first anniversary of opening a two aircraft base at Cardiff Airport.
Figures released by the airline show that 334,000 passengers flew with it from Wales’…
JAL starts flying new aircraft model
Japan Airlines has started operating the Embraer E190, marking the first time this model of aircraft has flown in Japan.
The 95-seat regional jet was put into service with JAL's…
Lufthansa celebrates 30 years at Birmingham Airport
Lufthansa has marked 30 years of flights from Birmingham by reaching new heights with passenger figures for the first quarter of 2016 showing 3.3 per cent growth compared with the same…
Dubai South VIP Terminal’s first flight takes off
In a recent development, a private jet carrying 13 passengers took off from the newly built VIP Terminal at Dubai South’s Aviation District.
This marks the beginning of operations at…
Tianjin Airlines to launch London flights this summer
Tianjin Airlines, which forms part of China’s HNA Group, will launch its first ever flight to London this summer.
The new route, which will operate from Tianjin via Chongqing, will…
Flybe launches Doncaster-Paris route
Passengers from Yorkshire’s Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield have flown off to Paris Charles de Gaulle on Flybe’s inaugural flight from Doncaster, part of an eight new route deal, as…
Tianjin Airlines adds 42 domestic routes
Tianjin Airlines has significantly expanded its domestic route map with the launch of 42 new routes.
In Inner Mongolia, the carrier will expand its operations from Hohhot, connecting…
Air Costa expands fleet
Air Costa has added a new Embraer E190 aircraft to its fleet.
The new regional jet has now been deployed at Vijayawada’s Gannavaram Airport and will be used to operate flights to…
Guangxi’s GX Airlines goes international
GX Airlines, the new airline based in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch its first international flights later this year.
Based in Nanning, the capital of Guangxi, GX…
Etihad Flight College expands its fleet
In a recent announcement, Etihad Flight College has expanded its fleet of trainer aircraft with delivery of two Extra EA 330 LT aircraft.
The aircraft are being showcased at the Abu…
巴航工业推出新型E190-E2飞机
2月24日，巴西飞机制造商巴西航空工业公司（Embraer）在巴西圣保罗公布了其第二代E-喷气系列飞机—E190-E2的最新改进方案。起飞重量增加2吨，翼展增加1.4m，最大航程将增加450海里。
E190-E2可以承载97至106位乘客，比E175-E2机型略大，比E195-E2机型略小。预计将于2016年下半年实现首飞，2018年投入运营。…
Air Astana flies to Mongolia, Iran
Kazakhstan's Air Astana will launch its first flights to Mongolia and Iran this summer.
Commencing in early June, the airline will offer three weekly flights from Kazakhstan’s capital…
Air Canada signs major deal for Bombardier’s CSeries
Air Canada has selected the new Bombardier CSeries to revamp its short-haul fleet.
Canada's national carrier has agreed to purchase up to 75 CS300s from Canadian planemaker…
Saudia welcomes first Dreamliners
Saudi Arabian Airlines has taken delivery of its first two Boeing 787 Dreamliners.
The new aircraft form part of a triple delivery to the Saudi Arabian national carrier, comprising…
日航首次启用E190喷气机
5月16日，日航旗下子公司J-AIR将启用E190喷气机，这是日本的航空公司首次使用该机型。
1月19日，日航表示，旗下子公司J-AIR将于5月正式启用巴西航空工业公司的小型喷气式客机“安博威（Embraer）-190”。该飞机执飞的首条航线将是大阪－鹿儿岛航线。J AIR是首个使用该飞机的日本航空公司。…
Air Astana profits jump 144% despite revenue drop
Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, has achieved a sharp rise in full-year profits, despite a decline in revenues.
The airline has reported a net profit of US$47.4million for…
Tianjin Airlines clocks record 11m passengers in 2015
Tianjin Airlines handled a record number of passengers in 2015.
The Chinese carrier, which is owned by the HNA Group, boarded 11.1 million passengers last year, up 11.8% compared to…
Finnair to boost capacity on Dublin route
Finnair has announced that due to passenger demand it is adding an additional 1800 seats between Dublin and Helsinki, in Finland, in summer 2016.
The route, which launched in April 2015…
Chinese aviation bites, including three new airlines
Sichuan Airlines to link Chengdu with Prague
Sichuan Airlines has revealed plans to launch the first direct flights between Chengdu and Prague. Scheduled to commence as early as…
Cornwall Airport announces new routes for 2016
Cornwall Airport Newquay has announced a raft of new routes launching in spring 2016 which are set to boost the number of passengers using the West Country airport.
With the removal…
Oman Air announces new GSA for Bahrain
Oman Air has recently appointed Elite Travel as its new general sales agent (GSA) for Bahrain.
The company is the largest BSP travel agency in Bahrain, with seven outlets around the…
Air Costa to expand fleet, route map
Air Costa, the regional carrier based in Vijayawada, will start expanding its fleet and route map across India in the coming months.
The airline, which commenced flights in 2013, has…
New Chinese airline welcomes first jet
A new Chinese airline has taken delivery of its first aircraft and plans to launch flights before the end of the year.
Colorful Guizhou Airlines' first Embraer E190 regional jet…
澳大利亚公司购买奥地利航空的Fokker机队
澳大利亚的航空联盟近日签署协议，将购买奥地利航空的整个Fokker机队。
该澳公司目前主要为资源部门提供运输服务，这次收购的21架Fokker飞机将总值1500万美元。这项交易包括15架Fokker 100飞机以及6架Fokker 70飞机。
奥地利航空这次出售Fokker机队，是作为机队现代化升级计划的一部分。接下来，2016年奥地利航空将接受一系列Embraer…
Australian company to by Austrian Airlines’ Fokker fleet
Australia's Alliance Aviation has agreed to purchase Austrian Airlines’ entire fleet of Fokker aircraft.
The company, which mainly operates "fly-in fly-out" services for the resources…
Emirates A380 showcase at Dubai Airshow
Emirates will for the first time unveil its first two-class configured A380 at the Dubai Airshow.
The aircraft on display is Emirates’ 68th A380 in its fleet and was delivered…
Emirates Flight training academy expands its fleet
Emirates Flight Training Academy has recently signed an agreement with Cirrus Aircraft and Embraer to order 27 new aircraft.
The academy is placing the order to address its growing…
Oman Air’s winter schedule witness service boost
The recent announcement of Oman Air’s winter schedule 2015-16 has witnessed introduction of a new service to Dhaka.
The airline’s service between Muscat and Frankfurt is now being…
Alitalia-Etihad encourages young talent
Alitalia recently announced that it has selected 24 young participants aged between 18 and 27 years, to attend the joint Alitalia-Etihad Airways cadet pilot programme.
More than 550…
Alitalia unveils new brand
Italy's national airline Alitalia introduced its new brand, new aircraft livery and interiors, and new visual identity in Rome on 4 June at Rome's Fiumicino Airport.
More than 1,500…
Air Astana adds new route to Korea
Air Astana has launched a new route connecting the capital cities of Kazakhstan and South Korea.
On Tuesday 2 June 2015, the Kazakh national carrier commenced services from Astana to…
Tianjin Airlines expands with major aircraft deal
Tianjin Airlines’ expansion plans have taken a major step forward, following the signing of a contract for 22 new aircraft.
The company, which is a subsidiary of China’s HNA Group,…
Relocation for Oman Air’s IT Disaster Recovery
The data park in Mucat recently welcomed Oman Air’s IT Disaster Recovery section.
The move will follow signing of an agreement between Oman Air and Oman Data Park (ODP). Under the…
Finnair launches Dublin-Helsinki route
Finnair has launched its inaugural service linking Dublin and Helsinki.
Finnair will operate six flights per week between the two capital cities, using a 100-seat Embraer 190 aircraft…
Luxair Luxembourg appoints GSA for Ireland
Luxair Luxembourge Airlines has appointed APG as its GSA in Ireland.
Luxair is the flag carrier airline of the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg and currently flies from Dublin to Luxembourg. The…
China’s GX Airlines to launch multiple new routes
GX Airlines, a start-up carrier in southern China's Guangxi region, will launch a host of new routes in the coming weeks.
The Nanning-based airline launched its first ever flight to…
Chinese start-up Longjiang Air to launch in December
Longjiang Air, a new start-up carrier in northeastern China’s Heilongjiang province, is set to launch its first flights in December this year.
The new carrier, which will be based at…
Tianjin Airlines adds more Inner Mongolia links
Tianjin Airlines will add more routes from the Chinese region of Inner Mongolia this month.
On 17 March, the airline will commence a new service from Hohhot, the capital of Inner…
HNA launches another new Chinese airline
China's HNA Group has continued to expand its airline portfolio, with the official launch of GX Airlines - a new carrier based in southern China's scenic Guangxi region.
The start-up…
JAL commits to Japan’s first passenger jet
Japan Airlines has moved to expand its fleet of regional jets with a deal for 32 Mitsubishi MRJ aircraft.
The MRJ, or Mitsubishi Regional Jet, will become the first passenger aircraft…
Air Astana soars in 2014, despite currency issues
The annual profits of Kazakhstan’s national carrier, Air Astana, rose sharply in 2014, despite currency issues that impacted the airline early in the year.
Kazakhstan's government…
Guangxi’s new airline cleared for launch
A new airline has been given permission to commence operations in the Guangxi region of southern China.
According to a statement by the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC),…
Quest’s Passport to 2015
As the sun prepares to set on 2014, our thoughts turn to the glowing horizon of 2015 and all it might reveal.
Predictions can be a dangerous thing, especially in the capricious world of…
China tests new regional jet
China's state-run planemaker, COMAC, has started a new phase of flight tests of its new regional passenger jet, the ARJ21-700.
Xinhua reports that the aircraft completed a flight between…
Flybe secures aircraft agreement
Flybe has secured its fleet commitments with Republic Airways Holdings and Embraer SA in line with its growth and renewal plans.
The airline has cancelled an order of 20 E175s from…
JAL boosts short-haul fleet
Japan Airlines has placed an order for up to 27 new short-range jets.
Last week, the national carrier confirmed a deal for 15 Embraer E170 and E190 regional jets, with options for a…
Flybe announces UK-Amsterdam routes
Flybe has announced new flights to Amsterdam from Manchester and London City.
The carrier will be taking on KLM and low-cost rivals with the new year-round routes, which will start…
More airlines avoid Iraqi airspace
Oman Air has become the latest airline to announce its flights will avoid Iraqi airspace.
The carrier said flights between Europe and Beirut will now be longer as a result of the…
Oman Air connects Duqm
Oman Air is set to start services to Duqm. The service will commence as the new airport opens on 23 July and will consist of four flights per week, operated by an Embraer E175 aircraft.…
Tianjin Airlines to set up a new airline in Guangxi
Tianjin Airlines, a subsidiary of Hainan Airlines, recently got clearance from the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to establish Beibu Gulf Air, a new airline in Nanning, the…
Oman Air Signs heavy maintenance agreement with JorAMco
Oman Air has signed a new deal with JorAMCo to provide the Omani national carrier with base maintenance services for two Embraer 175 and three Airbus A330 aircraft in its fleet.
The…
Asian carriers start spending at Farnborough
Asia's fast-growing airlines have been among the big spenders at this week’s Farnborough Air Show.
AirAsia X, the Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier, yesterday became the first…
Farnborough Air Show 2014 – Day Two Deals
The Farnborough International Air Show is taking place in the UK this week, and Travel Daily will provide a daily round-up of all the major deals signed at the show. Here's a rundown of the…
Aurigny welcomes first jet to fleet
Aurigny Air Services welcomed its first jet, the Embraer 195, into its fleet last night with a launch at Guernsey Airport’s hangar.
The new aircraft has been hailed as a significant…
New airline to launch in Harbin
The city of Harbin, in northeast China's Heilongjiang province, will soon have another local airline after the country’s aviation authorities cleared the launch of new start-up carrier.…
天津航空新开内蒙古航线
这周，天津航空开通了鄂尔多斯起始的新航线。这条新航线连接了鄂尔多斯和福州，途中经停杭州。除此之外，天津航空已开通了鄂尔多斯-长沙、鄂尔多斯-海口、鄂尔多斯-西安、鄂尔多斯-南宁、鄂尔多斯-天津、鄂尔多斯-乌鲁木齐、鄂尔多斯-武汉、鄂尔多斯-厦门等航线。巴西Embraer系列E190客机将部署在福州航线。
Turnaround puts Flybe back in black
Flybe has returned to profitability following a successful turnaround programme focused on regional Europe.
The Exeter-based carrier today announced an adjusted profit before tax and…
Rotana Jet to expands across SAMENA region
Rotana Jet will continue its international expansion over the next two years, targeting new destinations in the SAMENA region.
Dr Shaikh Ahmad Bin Saif Al Nahayan, Chairman of Rotana…
Air Canada to offer in-flight Wi-Fi
Air Canada will start equipping its fleet with in-flight Wi-Fi next month.
In partnership with Gogo, the national carrier will roll out the service across its North American fleet…
Air Costa commences Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam
Vijaywada-based low-cost carrier Air Costa has commenced operations of its Hyderabad-Visakhapatnam flight
and there on connecting to Bengaluru, Bhubaneswar, Jaipur and Chennai.…
ADAE 2014 witnesses 35% more business
The recently concluded Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014 played host to 16,900 visitors and 175 exhibitors from local, regional and international companies. The business generated at the show was…
Mixed results and business diversification for Oman Air
The recent annual results by Oman Air were a mixed bag with passengers numbers and sales revenue on an upward trend. However, overall profits slumped even further in 2013.
Oman Air’s…
Currency issues hit Air Astana profits
Air Astana has experienced a decline in its full-year profits, as Kazakhstan’s currency issues impacted the carrier.
The national carrier generated net profit of US$51.4 million in…
New domestic airline for Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan's government is planning to launch a new domestic airline.
Air Kazakhstan will be owned by the Central Asian country's sovereign wealth fund, Samruk Kazyna, which also…
Myanma Airways to lease 10 aircraft
Myanma Airways has agreed to lease 10 new Boeing 737 aircraft.
The deal with US aircraft leasing company GECAS was announced at the Singapore Airshow, and will see the Yangon-based…
Aviation industry heads to Singapore
The eyes of the global aviation industry will turn to Singapore next week, when the Singapore Air Show returns to Changi Exhibition Centre.
The event, which runs from 11-16 February…
Flybe announces seven new Birmingham routes
Flybe has announced seven new flights from Birmingham, dubbed the ‘Magnificent Seven’.
The new routes include a six-times-a-week service to Florence and daily flights to Cologne.…
Air Costa plans more regional flights
Air Costa plans to add more regional flights to its network.
The Vijaywada-based carrier, is in the process to start operations to three more cities—Visakhapatnam, Madurai and…
Bombardier delays CSeries launch
Bombardier has postponed the commercial launch of its new Cseries aircraft until 2015.
The Canadian planemaker had planned to delivery its first CSeries aircraft this year, but it has now…
American Eagle Airlines to become Envoy
American Airlines will rebrand its regional subsidiary, American Eagle.
From spring 2014, the carrier will be renamed 'Envoy', as part of the ongoing efforts to restructure and revamp…
Estonian Air jet goes charter with ACS
Air Charter Service (ACS) has agreed to market and sell Estonian Air’s Embraer 170 aircraft to fill a gap left in the charter market.
As airlines cut back on charter services, ACS has…
Third edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo witness 20% increase
The third edition of Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2013 will be held at Al Bateen Executive Airport. The authority will be hosting the general aviation exhibition from 25-27 February 2014. To…
Kenyan fleet showcase
Kenya Airways will be showcasing its modern fleet during the Kenya Air Show Festival. The event is scheduled to be held on 21 December 2013 to mark the 50th anniversary of Kenya’s…
Air Astana adds two new Boeing 767s
Air Astana has started revamping its long-haul fleet with the addition of two new Boeing 767-300ER aircraft.
The new wide-body aircraft, which were ordered together with three Boeing…
American Airlines places huge regional jet order
American Airlines has placed a huge order for up to 220 new regional jets.
The airline, which recently merged with US Airways, has agreed to buy 30 Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft and 60…
Air Canada selects Boeing to revamp single-aisle fleet
Air Canada has placed a major order with Boeing that will see it revamp its short- and medium-haul fleet.
The national carrier has agreed to purchase 61 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft, with…
Air Astana welcomes final A320
Air Astana has taken delivery of its sixth and final new Airbus A320 aircraft.
The new single-aisle jet touched down in Kazakhstan this week, and marking the final delivery of an…
Oman Air signs repair contract with Bombardier
Oman Air has signed a repair agreement with Bombardier Aerospace.The eight-year contract will see Bombardier perform all repair work on Rolls-Royce Trent 700 inlet cowls for Oman Air’s…
Air Costa to apply for pan-India license
Air Costa is planning to apply for a pan-India license in the next six to eight months.
Under the airline’s current license, the Vijaywada-based carrier cannot fly to metro cities…
Asian aviation tidbits
Spring Airlines to launch cross-Strait flights
Spring Airlines has announced plans to launch direct flights to Kaohsiung. Commencing on 27 October 2013, the new service will mark the…
Bombardier’s CSeries completes first flight
Bombardier's new fuel-efficient regional jet, the CSeries, took to the skies for the first time this week.
The maiden flight took off from Montréal's Mirabel International Airport on…
Virgin Australia launches wireless IFE system
Virgin Australia has officially launched its new wireless in-flight entertainment (IFE) system.
The platform, which the airline said is "the first of its kind in the Asia Pacific…
Rotana Jet connects Bahrain
Rotana Jet announced twice weekly flights between Abu Dhabi and Kingdom of Bahrain. The new route marked the second International destination of Rotana Jet after Salalah in Sultanate of…
Rotana Jet adds additional aircraft
Al Bateen Executive Airport announced that Rotana Jet will be basing a new A319 Airbus at its facilities.
The Rotana Jet fleet currently based at Al Bateen Executive Airport consists of…
Rotana Jet launches flights to Salalah from Abu Dhabi
Rotana Jet announced 23 return flights during the month of August and September between Abu Dhabi Al Bateen Airport and Salalah. The launch is in line with several events to be held in Oman.…
Air Costa plans Bhubaneswar flights
Air Costa plans to start flights from Vijaywada to Bhubaneswar, starting September.
The Airbus, suitable for short-haul regional connectivity, is most likely to fly from Bhubaneswar…
Rotana Jet expands its network
Rotana Jet has recently forayed into Dubai. This will be the airline’s debut in the emirate connecting Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Sir Bani Yas Island. The service will be launched on 1 August…
Air Astana sees jump in profits
Air Astana achieved a strong rise in profits in the first half of 2013.
Figures released by Kazakhstan's national carrier yesterday showed a net profit of US$11.9 million for the…
Asian aviation tidbits
China Eastern to launch Manila flights
China Eastern Airlines has announced that it will launch a new service to Manila. From 18 October, the Shanghai-based airline will commence a…
More connectivity from Rotana Jet
Rotana Jet will increase capacity on its services to Sir Bani Yas Island from 1 August 2013, with the addition of two more flights per week.
The flights will operate from Al Bateen…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day Two
All this week, Travel Daily will be offering a round-up of the latest deals from Le Bourget…
United Airlines has ordered 20 Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners. The US carrier has opted to add…
Paris Air Show – Deals from Day One
A round-up of all the commercial aircraft deals from the first day at Le Bourget…
Qatar Airways has placed an order for nine Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. Speaking at a press conference…
World to need 12,800 regional aircraft – Bombardier
The world's airlines will need 12,800 new regional aircraft in the next 20 years, Bombardier has predicted.
According to its latest forecast, the Canadian planemaker said that the…
Asian aviation tidbits
Asiana to add Indonesia flights
Asiana Airlines has announced plans to launch two new routes to Indonesia. From 19 July 2013, the South Korean carrier will commence daily flights…
Kenya Airways commences Saudi service for summer
Kenya Airways flew into Jeddah from Nairobi commencing its summer season to KSA.
The airline will operate the route twice a week every Tuesday and Saturday on an Embraer 90 with a…
Kenya Airways: Business and Tourism in the forefront
Kenya Airways is very optimistic about the Middle East region. The airline launched its Dubai-Hong Kong route and the recent development is the direct flights to Abu Dhabi.
Air Canada confirms losses
Canadian national carrier Air Canada has confirmed the losses it disclosed in its preliminary results last month.
Overall the carrier had a net loss of US$143 million in the first…
Air Astana links Central Asian capitals
Air Astana has announced the launch of a new service connecting the capitals of Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan.
The new route between Astana and Bishkek took off for the first time this…
London-Sydney aircruise announced
An aircruise by private jet from London to Sydney is to take place this September, it has been announced.
Australian firm Bill Peach Holidays will operate the 18-day ‘Passage through…
Air Astana adds Russia and Ukraine flights
From 31 March, Kazakhstan's national carrier will launch flights between Almaty and Kiev, and a day later flights will be launched connecting Astana with the Ukrainian capital. The…
Gama Aviation opens Abu Dhabi base
Gama Group announced a further expansion to its Middle East fleet with the addition of an Embraer Legacy 600, to be based at Gama's new operating base, Al Bateen Executive Airport in Abu…
Air Astana profits slip in 2012
Air Astana has reported a post-tax profit of US$57.2 million for 2012, 7% down on 2011.
The Kazakhstan national carrier's total revenue increased 16% to US$870m, but high fuel prices and a…
Fuji Dream Air expands fleet
Fuji Dream Airlines (FDA) has signed a new deal with Brazilian planemaker Embraer for the purchase of two more E-175 jet aircraft.
The deal, which is worth US$81.6 million at list prices,…
Gama Aviation adds five aircraft to ME fleet
Gama Aviation FZE is significantly expanding both number and diversity of its managed and charter aircraft fleet.
Over the course of the past two months Gama has added an additional…
Air Astana bids adieu to Fokker 50 turboprops
Air Astana continues to phase out the fleet of Fokker 50 turboprops, with the last two aircraft scheduled to be returned to the lessor in January 2013.
The original fleet of six aircraft,…
China Eastern buys 60 new A320s
China Eastern Airlines has agreed to buy 60 Airbus A320 aircraft.
In a statement to the Hong Kong Stock Exchange, Shanghai-based China Eastern said the new aircraft, which are worth…
Air Astana takes delivery of first owned aircraft
Air Astana took delivery of its first fully-owned aircraft on Thursday (1 November 2012), when a brand new Embraer E190 arrived in Almaty International Airport.
The new regional aircraft…
Bombardier delivers new jet to Garuda
Garuda Indonesia has taken delivery of its first Bombardier CRJ1000 regional jet.
The national carrier is the aircraft’s launch customer in the Asia Pacific region and intends to operate a…
Rotana Jet announces domestic service expansion
Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and Rotana Jet announced the launch of double daily services to Fujairah, Al Ain and Sharjah from Abu Dhabi International Airport, in an initiative to…
Falcon Aviation Services showcases its fleet range
Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) confirmed its participation as the first official partner of the second annual General Aviation Exhibition in the Middle East: Abu Dhabi Air Expo. The event…
Oman Air launches service to Tehran
Oman Air launched its brand new service between Oman and Tehran on September 1st. The Omani delegation was received at the airport by a team consisting of HE Captain Hamid Reza Pahlevani,…
Gulf Air resumes flights to Iran and Iraq
Gulf Air will resume its services to Iran and Iraq from September 20th, 2012 following the Bahrain Government's approval.
Flights to Baghdad, Erbil, Najaf and Basra in Iraq and Tehran,…
Finnair’s turnover grows
Finnair has seen a 10.2% boost in its turnover for the second quarter of the year compared to Q2 2011.
Turnover for the quarter reached EUR594.4 million (£467m), with turnover at…
Virgin Australia orders 23 new aircraft
Virgin Australia has finalised a firm order for 23 of Boeing's new fuel-efficient single-aisle aircraft - the B737 MAX.
The deal, which is worth US$2.1 billion at list prices, also includes…
Kenya Airways announces schedule changes
Kenya Airways has announced changes to its summer schedule. The airline has introduced a new direct flight to Dubai which will operate three times a week with late evening departures from…
MENA Aerospace adds Challenger 605 to its Bahrain fleet
MENA Aerospace Enterprises WLL subsidiary, MAE Aircraft Management WLL, has added a Bombardier Challenger CL605 to its fleet. The aircraft will be managed and operated by the Company. The…
Eye on Middle East 20/6/12
Top stories from Travel Daily Middle East this week.
Hard Rock Hotel to open in Abu Dhabi
Hard Rock International recently announced an agreement with Aabar Properties for the…
Air Astana boosts Georgia flights
Air Astana has added a fourth weekly frequency from Almaty to the Georgian capital Tbilisi.
The new Tuesday service took off for the first time today, and will complement the Kazakh…
Oman Air witnesses continued growth
Oman Air has recorded continous growth in the first five months of 2012. Between January 1st and May 31st, 2012, the airline recorded net passenger revenue which grew by 28%, compared to a…
Africa news round-up 6/6/12
SAA scraps direct Cape Town flights
South African Airways (SAA) is to stop flying direct to Cape Town from 16 August. The airline announced it is to fly to the city via Johannesburg or…
Air Astana launches new route to Russia
Air Astana has launched a new direct flight connecting Almaty to the Russian city of Kazan.
The service is operated three times a week (Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturday) using a two-class,…
Air Astana plots regional expansion
Air Astana is planning to boost its position in the Asian aviation market, building on its dominance in Central Asia and expanding its reach across the continent.
Speaking at the airline’s…
Kenya Airways boosts regional routes
Kenya Airways has strengthened its regional presence with new flights to Kilimanjaro in Northern Tanzania and Eldoret in Kenya’s Rift Valley.
From July 2, the Nairobi-based carrier will fly…
Gulf Aviation Academy, Tadhamon Capital ink US$13.3 million agreement
Gulf Aviation Academy (GAA) recently inked a US$13.3 million Operating Lease Agreement with Tadhamon Capital for the new A330 full flight simulator. The signing ceremony took place at GAA's…
Oman Air launches new Tehran service
Oman Air will launch a new daily service between Muscat and the Iranian capital Tehran from September 1st, 2012.
The new route will be operated using Oman Air’s new Embraer 175 regional…
Airline briefs 22/05/12
See our round-up of airline news here for the UK market, plus an update from Routes Europe.
Qantas separates domestic and international businesses
Qantas has announced a major…
Air Astana unveils major network expansion
In celebrations of its 10 anniversary, Air Astana announced a major network expansion. As part of the expansion plan, new services to be launched from Astana include to Baku (Azerbaijan),…
IAG sells bmi Regional for £8m
International Airlines Group (IAG) has sold bmi Regional for £8 million.
The company, parent to British Airways, Iberia and bmi, has sold the airline to Sector Aviation Holdings conditional…
Next-gen aircraft to drive commercial aviation
The commercial aircraft sector will enter a prolonged upturn in production in 2012, largely due to increase demand from airlines for fuel-efficient, next-generation aircraft.
This is the…
Flybe takes delivery of new jets
Flybe has taken delivery of the first two of an order for 20 new aircraft. The brand new E175 regional jets aircraft, built by Brazilian planemaker Embraer, landed at Exeter airport…
Oman Air launches luxurious new three-class service from London Heathrow
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, has launched a brand new three-class service this week on its flagship London Heathrow to Muscat route.
The service is offered…
Lufthansa to order two more A380s
Lufthansa's Board has approved an order for 12 new aircraft, including two new Airbus A380s. In addition to the superjumbos, the German national carrier will order one wide-body Airbus…
Paramount seeks nod to resume flying
Chennai-based Paramount Airways has applied for permission from the government to restart airline operations with two aircraft. It had closed operations last year, after disputes with…
ATR delivers first 72 aircraft to Australia
Australia's Skywest Airlines today took delivery of its first ATR 72-500, which is also the first ATR 72 aircraft to operate in Australia. Skywest Airlines will operate its new ATR fleet…
Air France expands from Nantes
Air France has added two more European destinations from Nantes. The airline will offer 11 weekly services between Nantes and Brussels, with two daily flights from Monday to Friday and one…
TDA APPOINTMENTS w/e 28 July 2011
GEORGE TANASIJEVICH has been appointed President & Chief Executive Officer of Marina Bay Sands. Tanasijevich is also the Managing Director of Global Development for Las Vegas Sands…
Strong first half for Air Astana
Kazakhstan's national carrier, Air Astana, has reported strong first half results following a good performance on regional routes. The carrier posted pretax profits of US$36.9 million for…
Gulf Air reschedules Beirut route
Gulf Air, which operates daily flights between Bahrain and Beirut, has changed its flight schedule due to popular demand. Effective 14 July, there will be one daily flight departing from…
GoAir may buy more planes to connect smaller cities
Budget carrier GoAir, which recently ordered 72 Airbus SAS A320neo jets last month, is considering adding smaller planes to tap rising travel demand in the South Asian nation."The Indian…
British Airways launches Faro and Malaga from London City
British Airways has announced the launch of new routes and frequencies from London City Airport. The carrier's wholly-owned subsidiary, BA CityFlyer will launch a four-times-a-week service…
Lufthansa launches Aberdeen-Frankfurt service
Lufthansa has announced it will start flights between Aberdeen and Frankfurt this autumn. The route will operate three times a day from 30 October using a 100-seat Embraer E190 in two-class…
Air Astana launches Georgia route
Kazakhstani airline Air Astana is launching new services from Almaty to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia and Samara in southern Russia. Both services will be operated by the new Embraer E-190…
Air Astana launches two new routes
Air Astana today launched new services from Almaty to Tbilisi, capital of Georgia and Samara in southern Russia. Both services will be operated by the new Embraer E-190 on Mondays,…
Air Astana receives first E-190
Air Astana has marked its ninth anniversary with the addition of its first new Embraer E-190 aircraft. The new aircraft was received at a ceremony in Almaty attended by VIPs, government…
Oman Air named ‘Best Luxury Airline’
Oman Air has been named Best Luxury Airline, Middle East 2011 at the Business Destinations Travel Awards. The national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman triumphed despite stiff competition…
Gulf Air boosts summer schedule
Bahrain flag-carrier Gulf Air has added more flights, additional seats and more convenient flight options to several key destinations, in addition to opening up three new destinations this…
Oman Air eyes new destinations
Oman Air will launch two new services to Moscow and Khartoum in the second quarter of this year, according to a Times of Oman report.The airline will use its 150-seater Boeing 737 aircraft…
Gulf Air has launched its new service to Basra in Iraq
The airline will operate four weekly flights to the city using Embraer and A319 aircraft that offer Falcon Gold class and economy class.The first flight departed Bahrain on Thursday in the…
Record attendance expected at Asian Aerospace
A record attendance is expected for Asian Aerospace Expo and Congress 2011 which opens its doors at AsiaWorld-Expo, Hong Kong, on 8 March. More than 11,000 trade delegates are registered,…
JAL retires entire B747-400 fleet
Japan Airlines' (JAL) last two Boeing 747-400s touched down for the final time at Tokyo's Narita airport yesterday. The planes arrived in the Japanese capital from Honolulu and Okinawa,…
Air Astana posts record profit in 2010
Air Astana, Kazakhstan's principal airline, has announced a record pre-tax profit of US$96.4 million (unaudited) in 2010, up 59% from 2009, on sales of US$656 million.…
Air Astana 2010 profit up by 59 percent
Kazakhstan's principal airline Air Astana has announced a record pre-tax profit of US$96.4 million in 2010, up 59 percent on 2009. Total capacity for the airline has increased by eight…
Companies sign up for Asian Business Aviation 2011
Leading business aviation companies including Gulfstream, Bombardier, Cessna, Dassault, Embraer, Boeing, Hawker Beechcraft, VistaJet, Jet…
FlairJet starts Europe commercial services
FlairJet has commenced its services in Europe after its first Embraer Phenom 300 touched down in the UK yesterday. The aircraft touched down at London Oxford Airport from FlairJet's facility…
Gulf Air takes delivery of 12 new aircraft in 12 months
Gulf Air has taken delivery of two new Embraer 190-100 aircraft this month, taking the number of new aircraft in the airline's rapidly-growing fleet to 12 in the last 12 months.Gulf Air…
BA announces first Scandinavian route
British Airways has launched its first Scandinavian route. A double daily weekday service will operate from London City Airport to Copenhagen from 12 September. There will also be a Sunday…
FlyBe secures aircraft deal to expand into Europe
FlyBe has revealed its deal for up to 140 new Embraer E Series aircraft worth approximately
Paramount Airways to add 10 new planes
Paramount Airways expects to receive a further 10 aircraft by December this year. According to reports, the move follows all-business class carrier having received government approval…
Eastern Airways gets new jet
Eastern Airways has taken delivery of an Embraer 135 jet aircraft and signed a lease agreement for a second, which will increase its fleet of aircraft to 30.The UK independent regional…
Royal Jordanian orders seven new Airbus aircraft
Royal Jordanian has confirmed it will replace six Airbus aircraft in its fleet with seven new A320 and A321 aircraft. The first delivery is scheduled for April of next year, with the…
Macau hosts Asian Business Aviation event
Macau plays host to the all new Asian Business Aviation event this week, where 12 of the world's leading business aircraft models will showcase at the Macau Business Aviation Centre at…
Gulf Air launches three new destinations
Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain today announced the launch of regular services to three new destinations - the Holy City of Medina in Saudi Arabia, Alexandria in…
BA launches London City-Ibiza service
British Airways has launched a London City-Ibiza service. Fights depart and return on Monday, Fridays and Sundays on the new Embraer 190 aircraft. They have been timed to leave early in…
Royal Jet launches new customer loyalty programme
Abu Dhabi-based Royal Jet has launched its new corporate loyalty programme, dubbed 100 Club.The new initiative rewards frequent private jet travellers with increased discounts of up to…
Oman Air promotes twin-centre tourism
Oman Air is highlighting the twin-centre holiday opportunities for Oman and the UAE now that it has boosted its network between the two destinations.The airline's COO Barry Brown said Oman…
Gulf Air increases satisfaction rates: survey
Satisfaction ratings for Gulf Air have improved 8% on 2008 levels with cabin crew rated as excellent, a customer satisfaction survey has revealed.The independent study, which was…
Gulf Air releases passenger satisfaction figures
Gulf Air, the National carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, has announced the results of its 2009 customer satisfaction survey. The independent survey, carried out by the global…
Virgin Blue launches Perth-Christmas Island flights
Thursday 1 April: Virgin Blue's inaugural flight from Perth to Christmas Island will take off this afternoon from Perth International Airport at 1.20pm, with direct services…
Gulf Air ups the ante this summer
Gulf Air will fly to Alexandria four times weekly (Monday, Wednesday Thursday and Saturday) from June 2 and to Aleppo three times weekly (Monday, Thursday and Saturday) from June…
Gulf Air launches services to Alexandria and Aleppo
Manama, Kingdom of Bahrain: 30 March 2010: Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, will be launching services two new destinations, Alexandria and…
Oman Air flies new A330 to Paris
One more of the new A330-300 aircraft, scheduled for delivery this year, joined Oman Air fleet last week. The brand new aircraft flew on its delivery flight from its home in…
New services for Gulf Air
Gulf Air is now offering services to Alexandria and Aleppo.Services to the Egyptian city of Alexandria commence on 2 June with four flights a week on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday…
Nerves start to fray as Boeing, Airbus see end to duopoly
Picture the scene; you're the topdog, enjoying an easy life with no realistic challengers to your supremacy. It'snatural that you get complacent, and start feeling like you own the…
Air Astana achieves record profit in 2009
Kazakhstan's Air Astana achieved a record profit after tax (unaudited) of $47 million on revenues of $546m for the full year 2009, a gain of 176% over 2008 and a 34% increase over the…
Virgin Blue to launch Sydney-Uluru flights
Monday 8 March 2010: Virgin Blue has announced plans to launch flights to one of Australia's most iconic and revered tourist destinations.From Monday 2 August, the airline will…
Virgin Blue posts six-month profit
SYDNEY 24 February 2010: Virgin Blue Holdings Limited today reported a net profit after tax of $62.5 million for the six months to 31 December 2009, compared to a loss of $101.4 million…
Oman Air to commemorate Sri Lanka flights
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman will be commemorating its flights to the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo on February 26th. The flights to this destination were…
New Virgin Atlantic FFP benefits announced
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long haul airlines has today announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold…
New Virgin Blue FFP benefits announced
SOUTH NORWALK, Conn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin Atlantic Airways, one of the world's leading long haul airlines has today announced that Virgin Atlantic Flying Club Gold…
American Airlines losses narrow in Q4
FORT WORTH, Texas, Jan. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- AMR Corporation, the parent company of American Airlines, Inc., today reported a net loss of $344 million,…
Virgin Blue to launch Christmas Island flights
Tuesday 19 January 2010: Virgin Blue will celebrate 'Christmas in April' this year as the airline confirms its intention to commence non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and…
Flairjet ready to fly
FlairJet, the UK's newest business aviation operator, has been issued with its Air Operator's Certificate from the UK Civil Aviation Authority. It can now commence public…
Brussels Airline increases UK flight frequencies
Brussels Airlines increases frequencies to Bristol and NewcastleAlso new launch of own-operated aircraft to London Heathrow as from 10 JanuaryBrussels Airlines is optimising its flight offer…
Baboo partners with Alitalia
Baboo, the Geneva airline, has signed a code-share agreement with Alitalia. From now on, the Geneva-Florence, Geneva-Milan, Milan-Marseille, Geneva-Naples,…
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
Oman Air launches three-class service to London
Oman Air, the national carrier of the Sultanate of Oman, launched on 22nd November brand new three-class service on its flagship Muscat - London Heathrow route.The service is…
Oman Air becomes Gulf’s newest E-Jet operator
17th November 2009. Dubai: Oman Air signed a contract with Embraer today, for the purchase of five EMBRAER 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family at the Dubai Airshow. The signing ceremony…
Oman Air becomes Gulf’s newest E-Jet operator
17th November 2009, Dubai: Oman Air signed a contract with Embraer today, for the purchase of five EMBRAER 175 aircraft from the E-Jets family at the Dubai Airshow.The signing…
JAL posts US$1.47 billion half-year loss
The JAL Group (JAL) announced today, its consolidated financial results for the first half of FY2009 - the period of April 1, to September 30, 2009. The operating environment…
Delta, Virgin Blue JV authorised
2 November 2009: Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and the Virgin Blue Airlines Group (ASX: VBA) welcome the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission's (ACCC) draft determination to grant…
Virgin Blue Group selects Verizon Business
SYDNEY, Sept. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Virgin Blue Group, a leading Australian airline operator, has selected Verizon Business to remotely manage the airline's core business…
Emirates and V Australia in new codeshare deal
16 Sep 09 (TravMedia.com): Virgin Blue Group's new international airline, V Australia and Dubai-based international airline, Emirates, today announced their first code share…
Strong business aircraft line-up at Asian Aerospace ’09
A 15-strong line-up of business aircraft will showcase at Reed Exhibitions' Asian Aerospace 09 show in Hong Kong next month - more than double the number on show in 2007. The…
Russian ‘Superjet’ delivered by end of 2009
Russian planemaker, Sukhoi, should make the first deliveries of its long-delayed Superjet 100 aircraft before the end of 2009, Reuters reported. With an estimated list price…
Virgin Blue launches Perth-Port Hedland flights
Virgin Blue has launched services from Perth to Port Hedland. The daily services will be operated using the airline Embraer E-170 and E-190 aircraft. Virgin Blue will offer connecting…
Paramount on the expansion trail in 2009
Paramount Airways, the Chennai-basedall-business class airline, has outlined some ambitious expansion plans for2009, according to a Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA)…
Paramount goes daily to Delhi
Paramount Airways has launched daily flight from Chennai to Delhi, Anil Mathur reports. This is the first foray of Paramount in northern India, having already expanded from its…
Air Astana looks to spread its wings
Air Astana, the national carrier of Kazakhstan, is celebrating its seventh anniversary with plans to significantly expand its Central Asia network to include more cities in…
Hainan Airlines slashes jet order
Hainan Airlines will cut its order of 50 Embraer jets by half due to the shortage of pilots and weak demand during the financial crisis, reports the Shanghai Daily.Harbin Embraer…
Plane tyre shreds during take-off
A Virgin Blue flight bound for Sydney returned to Melbourne Airport yesterday after one of its tyres shredded on take-off, The Age reported. Emergency services had been placed on high…
Face-to-Face: Peter Hill, CEO, and Barry Brown, Vice President - Commercial, Oman Air
1) Oman Air has a great deal of competition in the Gulf. How do you intend to gain ground on your well-established regional rivals?PH - We certainly need to create our…
Amazon plane crash kills 24
24 people, including seven children, have died after their plane crashed in a river in the Brazilian state of Amazonas. Four people survived the crash, which involved twin-engine aircraft…
Record year for China Southern
China Southern Airlines carried a record 5.98 million passengers in 2008, the company has announced. The result reinforced the carrier's position as China's number one airline, and…
Hainan Airlines gets government funding
Hainan Airlines' parent company and affiliates have secured CNY590 million (US$86 million) in funds from the Chinese government to buy planes and develop aircraft leasing, Bloomberg…
Mandarin, China Airlines launch Kaohsiung-Seoul services
Taiwanese carriers China Airlines and Mandarin Airlines havelaunched 5 weekly flights between Kaohsiung and Seoul, the Centre for AsiaPacific Aviation has reported. The route will be served…
JAL to focus on high-yield routes
Japan Airlines (JAL) is intent on building a network capable of producing profits even in the face of rising fuel costs or slowing demand, the Business Times has reported. Towards this…
Chinese commercial airliner takes to the skies
China's first home-grown commercial airliner has completed its maiden test flight, the BBC has reported. The 90-seat took off from Shanghai ARJ-21 for a one-hour debut flight, during which…
East Timor unveils national airline
Southeast Asia's youngest country, East Timor, has unveiled its first national airline, the Sydney Morning Herald has reported. Timor Air plans to operate flights to Australia…
Virgin Blue adds to WA
Virgin Blue will step up its services to Western Australia (WA) with the launch of two new destinations along with an additional flight between Perth and Broome. The carrier will launch…
Mandarin to start Seoul services
China Airlines subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will start charter flights between Kaohsiung and Seoul on 29 October, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation has reported. The carrier will also…
Virgin Blue to NW Victoria
Virgin Blue Airlines has started flights from Melbourne to the northwest Victoria hub of Mildura. The airline is using its new Embraer E-Jets for the daily flights, but has said it will…
China Airlines goes daily on Kaohsiung-Manila route
China Airlines announced that its new Kaohsiung-Manila daily service will start on 1 October. The carrier's 96-seat Embraer E190 aircraft, leased from Mandarin Airlines, will serve…
Virgin jet in landing drama
A Virgin Blue flight carrying 55 passengers was forced to make a high-speed landing at Melbourne airport, The Australian newspaper has reported. The Brazilian-made Embraer jet en route…
Paramount to expand routes
Indian all-business class airline Paramount Airways is adding three new routes, the Economic Times has reported. The Madurai-based premium carrier will introduce daily non-stop services…
More Lufthansa from Milan
Lufthansa is expanding its route network from Milan. From the beginning of 2009, six new Embraer 195 jets will be stationed at Milan Malpensa Airport. The aircraft will be operated by…
JetBlue adds more legroom, for a fee
JetBlue Airways is reconfiguring its Airbus A320 fleet to add legroom in select rows but this will come at a fee.Rows two through five and emergency exit rows 10 and 11on JetBlue's A320s…
KLM receives Boeing 777-300ER
KLM received its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol last week. In KLM's two-class configuration, the Boeing 777-300ER will seat 425 passengers. The first…
KLM welcomes 777-300ER
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. In KLM's two-class configuration, the plane will seat 425 passengers. The first two aircraft, to…
Japanese airlines orders business jets
Embraer has signed a contract with its second Japanese customer, Suzuyo & Co. Ltd., to deliver two Embraer 170 E-Jets, with purchase rights to acquire one additional…
