AirlinesCardiff Aviation to deliver Air Djibouti 737-400Air Djibouti should launch revenue services on 15 August using a Boeing 737-400, with operations set to be expanded around the end of this year with a 767-200ER which is ready to undergo preparation in the UK. Being provided by Cardiff Aviation company VVB Aviation Malta, the 737-400 is scheduled to leave St Athan airport in Wales on 9 August. After collecting additional air and cabin crew in Malta, the narrowbody will arrive in the African nation two days later.
LinkAir France to increase West Africa flights Air France will begin 3X-weekly Paris Charles de Gaulle-Accra (Ghana, West Africa) services on Feb. 28, 2017. Beginning March 28, 2017, Air France’s 208-seat Airbus A330 service will be upgraded to a 312-seat Boeing 777-200 for the summer season.
LinkAmazon showcases first branded air cargo aircraftOnline retail and technology company Amazon showcased its first branded air cargo aircraft Aug. 5 during Seafair’s Air Show, an annual community celebration in Seattle, Washington. The Boeing 767-300, operated by Amazon’s air cargo provider Atlas Air, flew in the air show.
“Creating an air transportation network is expanding our capacity to ensure great delivery speeds for our Prime members for years to come,” Amazon SVP-worldwide operations Dave Clark said.
LinkCebu Pacific selects Rolls-Royce Trent engines to power A330sPhilippines-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Cebu Pacific has ordered Rolls-Royce Trent 700 engines to power two new Airbus A330-300 aircraft from a July 29 order. The Philippines-based airline already operates six of the aircraft, all powered by the Trent 700. The order includes TotalCare long-term engine services, according to Rolls-Royce.
LinkDelta Flight Cancellations ContinueDelta cancelled more than 300 flights on Tuesday as it worked to restore operations after a power loss that caused extensive disruption to its flights worldwide. The airline said in a statement it was able to bring systems “back on line and resume flights within a few hours yesterday but we are still operating in recovery mode.”
LinkDelta cancels more flights Tuesday as operations recover[UPDATED] Delta Air Lines preemptively canceled 300 flights early Tuesday Aug. 9 as the company "work[ed] to reset the operation" and schedule and transport crews, aircraft and airport personnel to problem locations throughout Delta's system. As of 12:30 p.m. EST, Delta reported nearly 530 flight cancellations; however over 1,600 flights have departed. Delta said the company was focusing "on promptly moving departures at the airline's Atlanta hub, the world's busiest." Reservations personnel from Delta's corporate headquarters in Atlanta have been sent to help customer service agents processing passengers at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the company said.
LinkLufthansa Cargo Takes Over time:mattersLufthansa Cargo has added to its stake in express delivery firm time:matters to take control of the company. Lufthansa Cargo, which spun off time:matters as a subsidiary in 2002, owned 49 percent of the logistics firm prior to the purchase, with the remaining 51 percent owned by the company’s management and Aheim Capital Funds.
LinkMauritania Airlines finalizes Boeing 737-800 orderWest Africa-based Mauritania Airlines has finalized an order for one Boeing 737-800NG, valued at $96 million at current list prices. “The Boeing 737 is the backbone of Mauritania Airlines fleet because of its efficiency and superior operating economics,” Mauritania Airlines CEO Mohamed Radhy Bennahi said. “The addition of this new 737-800 will greatly expand our network and enhance the overall travel experience of our passengers.”
LinkSouthwest Fort begins direct service to Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale-HollywoodSouthwest Airlines is now offering direct service to Nassau, Bahamas from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Southwest plans to add more international routes from the Florida facility in coming years.
LinkUnited Airlines sees RPMs rise in JulyUnited Airlines' revenue passenger miles were up 1.2% for July compared to the same period last year. Total capacity also saw a slight uptick.
LinkUnited to connect San Jose to Chicago and N.J.In response to feedback from travelers, United Airlines will begin direct flights next March connecting Mineta San Jose International Airport to Newark Liberty and Chicago O'Hare. "We know our residents and businesses will appreciate United Airlines' additional flights in San Jose and the extra time that they can save by flying out of Silicon Valley's airport," said San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo.
LinkVirgin Australia plans first route to ChinaVirgin Australia has begun detailed planning for its first routes to China, which it plans to launch in 2017. The carrier has “started the process” of securing airport slots and terminal space, CEO John Borghetti said. The carrier has told Australian regulators that it intends to operate to Beijing and
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