Airlines

Tianjin Cargo Airlines receives government support

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:49:00 +0000

The Tianjin municipal government has injected CNY120 million ($19 million) into Tianjin Cargo Airlines to enable it to launch in this year’s first half.

Parker: High fuel prices may affect American’s profit this year

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:35:00 +0000

American Airlines, hampered by higher fuel prices, is setting up to have a “slightly off” year, but still expects to generate a profit that falls within its notional target range, CEO Doug Parker told attendees at this week's J.P. Morgan Global Aviation and Transportation Conference.

New carrier Air Belgium receives AOC

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:59:00 +0000

A new Belgian airline—Air Belgium—with backing from a huge Chinese travel agency has received its air operator’s certificate (AOC) and plans to begin flying to China in April, beginning with a service to Hong Kong.

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries February 2018

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 18:12:00 +0000

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft deliveries for 2018 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent delivery date.

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Airbus and Boeing DELIVERIES YTD February 2018 CSV version.csv

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United assumes ‘full responsibility’ for overhead bin pet death

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:46:00 +0000

Chicago-based United Airlines assumed “full responsibility” for the death of a passenger’s dog on United flight 1284 from Houston Bush Intercontinental Airport to New York LaGuardia Airport the evening of March 12.

IAG board backs ambitious Level growth

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 17:03:00 +0000

International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh has said the board is keen to pursue the more ambitious of two possible plans for long-haul LCC Level.

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders February 2018

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 16:51:00 +0000

Airbus and Boeing commercial aircraft gross orders for 2018 year-to-date, sorted by most-recent date of order placement with manufacturer.

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Airbus and Boeing ORDERS YTD February 2018 CSV version.csv

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Bastian: Delta has strong interest in Boeing’s new mid-market aircraft

Tue, 13 Mar 2018 19:56:00 +0000

Delta Air Lines continues to express strong interest in shaping Boeing’s new mid-market aircraft (NMA), the airline’s chief executive said March 13.

Taiwanese startup StarLux Airlines targets 2020

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 17:25:00 +0000

Taiwan’s proposed startup, StarLux Airlines, aims to begin operations in early 2020 with three leased Airbus A321s.

O’Leary challenged by Ryanair’s rapid fleet, passenger growth

Mon, 12 Mar 2018 15:56:00 +0000

Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary sees operations as the Irish LCC’s biggest challenge in 2018 as passenger numbers and fleet continue to grow.