AirlinesAirAsia X takes final two A330s before neo arrivalAirAsia X has taken delivery of two Airbus A330-300s, the final two aircraft it will add to its fleet, before its A330-900neos arrive in 2018. The two aircraft, registered 9M-XBA and 9M-XBB, were delivered to AirAsia X on 14 May and 28 May respectively. This brings the long-haul low-cost carrier to a fleet of 31 jets.
LinkAir Baltic set for CSeries delivery by OctoberAir Baltic chief executive Martin Gauss expects the carrier’s first Bombardier CSeries aircraft on order will be delivered either in September or October. Gauss tells Flightglobal during the IATA AGM in Dublin that the carrier will be provided with a firm date in August as per the contract signed with the Canadian manufacturer.
LinkAir Canada offers nonstop service to Australian cityAir Canada launched nonstop service from Vancouver International Airport to Brisbane, Australia, on Wednesday. The flight aboard a Boeing 787 is the only nonstop from Canada to Brisbane. "Brisbane is the third new Pacific route we have announced in the past year, after Toronto-Tokyo Haneda and Vancouver-Osaka," said Air Canada CEO Calin Rovinescu.
LinkCityJet In Talks To Lease Out SuperjetsCityJet, the first western European airline to take delivery of Russia's Superjet, expects to lease the plane to major European carriers from next summer in a move that could boost the aircraft's credibility and help it win more orders. The Superjet, Russia's first new civilian airliner since the fall of the Soviet Union, has been championed by President Vladimir Putin as leading the renaissance of civil aviation in the country.
LinkCopa to take first 737 Max in second half of 2018Panama's Copa Airlines is expecting its first Boeing 737 Max delivery in the second half of 2018. The Star Alliance carrier, which has orders for 61 737 Max aircraft, will take delivery of a 737 Max 9 at that time, says Copa chief executive Pedro Heilbron.
LinkFrench Vessel Detects EgyptAir Recorder SignalsA French search vessel has picked up signals from one of the flight recorders of EgyptAir flight MS804, Egyptian and French investigators said. Search teams are working to recover the two flight recorders that will offer vital information about the fate of the plane that crashed en route from Paris to Cairo on May 19 killing all 66 people on board.
LinkEl Al 1Q losses widenEl Al Israel Airlines posted a 1Q 2016 net loss of $21.4 million, widened from the company’s $16 million net loss in 1Q 2015. Operating revenues were $396.5 million, down 5.6% compared to the year-ago revenues of $419.8 million. The airline said that the latest quarter’s figures were affected by the timing of Passover, which this year fell in 2Q, whereas in 2015 it fell at the start of April, which meant that holiday departures had already started by the end of March 2015.
LinkFiji Airways and Jetstar Group sign interline dealFiji flag carrier Fiji Airways and Asian low-cost carrier (LCC) group Jetstar have signed an interline agreement covering 21 Asian destinations out of Singapore's Changi Airport from Fiji’s Nadi International Airport, and to further Jetstar connecting destinations in the South Pacific. The deal covers Asian-based subsidiaries Jetstar Airways, Jetstar Asia, Jetstar Japan and Jetstar Pacific. All the group’s LCC carriers will offers connections into Fiji Airways’ recently launched schedule on Singapore-Nadi.
LinkFinnair predicts swift inclusion of Iberia into Japanese JVFinnair chief executive Pekka Vauramo expects Iberia to be given clearance “any day now” to become a part of the joint venture the Finnish carrier operates with its Oneworld partners British Airways and Japan Airlines on routes between Europe and Japan.
LinkHawaiian Airlines weighs additional service to AsiaHawaiian Airlines could add up to a dozen more destinations in Asia, according to CEO Mark Dunkerley. The carrier has focused on Asia for growth since 2010.
LinkJetBlue inflight entertainment to feature Android interfaceJetBlue Airways opted for an Android interface for its A320 inflight entertainment systems. The systems will offer streaming television and custom apps, among other features.
LinkSAS mulls fleet-wide Wi-Fi roll outScandinavian carrier SAS has revealed it is considering extending its Wi-Fi services to other aircraft, having already equipped its long-haul fleet with the service. In an interview, SAS CIO Mattias Forsberg was asked about the airline’s Wi-Fi investment plans.
LinkSouthwest applies to DOT for additional LAX-Mexico serviceSouthwest Airlines Co: Southwest Airlines files application to offer nonstop service between Los Angeles (LAX) and three Mexico beach destinations .Application requests extra-bilateral authority from dot to allow carrier to sell and serve new markets during an interim period.
LinkUnited debuts longest scheduled flight by US carrierUnited Airlines debuted nonstop service on the Boeing 787 Dreamliner between San Francisco and Singapore on Wednesday. At 8,446 miles, the flight is the longest distance traveled by a US carrier for a scheduled flight -- and the longest scheduled flight in the world on a 787.
LinkUnited unveils new Polaris business cabin and loungeUnited Airlines’ new premium business product—United Polaris—was unveiled today. The product rebranding includes all aircraft interiors, digital media, inflight service and airport lounges. It will be offered Dec. 1. "This completely reconceived experience exemplifies the new spirit of United and the innovation, excitement and operational momentum across our airline," United president and CEO Oscar Munoz said.
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