Boeing delivered to Reunion Island-based Air Austral its first Boeing 777-200LR aircraft at a ceremony this week.
As one of the newest members of the Boeing 777 family, the 777-200LR has the capability to connect non-stop virtually any two cities in the world. The Air Austral 777-200LR will enable the airline to fly non-stop from Mayotte, … Continued
Boeing launches new 737 engine family with 496 aircraft orders from five airlines
The Boeing Company’s board of directors have approved the launch of the new engine variant of the market-leading Boeing 737, based on order commitments for 496 aircraft from five airlines and a strong business case.
Cathay Pacific to fly three times a day between LA and Hong Kong
Beginning on the 2nd March 2012, Cathay Pacific will increase frequencies between Los Angeles and Hong Kong to three nonstop flights daily. The multi-award-winning carrier will then offer more than 6,300 seats a week between the two cities.
Frontier Airlines to provide charter flights for Apple Vacations
Frontier Airlines today announced that it has reached a multi-year agreement to provide Apple Vacations charter flights from the United States to international destinations.
US Airways named One of the 50 Best U.S. Companies for Hispanic women to work for
US Airways has been named as one of the 50 best U.S. companies for Hispanic women to work for in the current issue of LATINA Style magazine. It is the second year in a row that US Airways has been included on the LATINA Style list. The magazine reviewed more than 800 corporations and included … Continued
Iberia increase flights to Equatorial Guinea as it expands into Africa
With its expansion plans for Africa already set-out Iberia has added one weekly flight between Madrid and Malabo in Equatorial Guinea. As of the end of August, the airline is operating six weekly return flights, one more than previously. The new flight will operate on Tuesdays, and add 220 seats per week between the two … Continued
ANA to celebrate delivery of Boeing 787 Dreamliner on 26th September
Boeing and ANA will celebrate delivery of the first 787 Dreamliner on the 26th September in Everett, Washington, after contractual delivery occurs on the 25th September. Events throughout the day on the 26th will commemorate delivery of this new Boeing model to its launch customer.
Delta orders 100 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft
Delta Air Lines today announced plans to purchase 100 Boeing 737-900ER aircraft for delivery between 2013 and 2018 as it retires older mainline jets and upgrades its fleet.
The order will enable Delta to add 100 fuel-efficient, state-of-the-art 180-seat aircraft to its fleet, replacing on a capacity-neutral basis older technology aircraft that will be retired from … Continued
Air New Zealand profits down almost half
Air New Zealand today announced normalised earnings* before taxation of NZD$75 million for the 12 months to 30 June 2011.
The result is 45% down compared to the 2010 financial year.
Emirates increase Dubai Japan flights to Narita
Emirates has announced an increased commitment to Japan with the introduction of two extra flights a week, ensuring a daily, non-stop service between Dubai and Narita International Airport from 1st November.
