AirlinesAeroflot to increase capital investment in Orenair Russia’s Aeroflot will initiate and fully subscribe to a capital increase in Orenair subsidiary as part of the group’s multi-brand renewal strategy. Orenair provides flights to leisure destinations.
LinkAlaska launches nonstop SeaTac-JFK service Alaska Airlines inaugurates new service from Seattle to New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport, offering double miles for Alaska Airline Mileage Plan members for a limited time. Customers must travel between Sept. 16 and Oct. 28, 2015, to take advantage of the double miles offer.
LinkAlitalia CEO Silvano Cassano resigns, effective immediatelyAlitalia confirmed that CEO Silvano Cassano will step down, effective immediately. Cassano, who is leaving for personal reasons, formally tendered his resignation to the board of directors on Friday. Chairman Luca Cordero di Montezemolo will fill the role until the board appoints a new CEO.
LinkDelta raises $1.7M for American Cancer SocietyDelta Air Lines donated more than $1.7 million to the American Cancer Society this year, setting a new company record. "Our goal was an aggressive $1.5 million this year, and thanks to the more than 45,000 employees and customers around the world who supported the 2015 campaign, we continue to raise the bar," said Bill Lentsch, senior vice president of airport customer service and cargo operations at the carrier.
LinkEtihad raises additional $200 million for group partnersEtihad Airways and its equity partner airlines have raised an additional $200 million following a surge in demand from international financial institutions, bringing the total funds raised to $700 million.
LinkFlybe takes delivery of first leased ATR 72-600 UK regional Flybe introduced its first ATR 72-600 series aircraft into its fleet, on lease from Avation PLC. It will operate from Sweden in the livery of Flybe’s new partner in Northern Europe, Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). During 2015 and 2016, Flybe said it will incorporate into the SAS network five new 70-seat ATR 72-600s leased from Avation.
LinkRyanair denies CAA claims of passenger rights breachThe UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said it would be taking legal steps to ensure Ryanair changed its policy on paying flight delay compensation. Ryanair has responded to the CAA, saying that threatened enforcement action for breach of consumer law is “unnecessary.”
LinkSouthwest reaches tentative agreement with pilots unionSouthwest Airlines and its pilots union have reached a tentative agreement on a contract through 2019. Union members will vote on ratification of the contract on Nov. 4. "Everyone on both sides of the table worked hard to fashion a contract that recognizes and rewards the steadfast professionalism of our Pilots," said Craig Drew, vice president of flight operations for Southwest.
LinkSouthwest gives sneak peek of Hobby international terminalSouthwest Airlines allowed a sneak peek for the media of its new international airport terminal at Hobby Airport in Houston. "Every other seat (at the gate) has an electrical connection so that you can charge your phones or your iPad," said Denise McElroy of Southwest Airlines. The terminal will open in less than a month
LinkWestern Global MD-11 catches fire in Michigan hangarThree people sustained "serious" injuries after a fire ignited on 17 September in the cargo hold of a Boeing MD-11 freighter operated by Western Global Airlines, according to the US Federal Aviation Administration. The fire occurred on the ground at about 15:50 local time, while the aircraft was undergoing maintenance in a hangar in Oscoda, Michigan, according to the FAA's preliminary report.
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