AirlinesAmerican Airlines' new business cabin to debut for Scotland serviceAmerican Airline's seasonal New York-Edinburgh, Scotland, service will feature a new business class cabin with lie-flat seats. "The introduction of the new business class cabin is a testament to American's ongoing $3 billion investment into all aspects of the customer experience and our commitment to the Scottish market," said American's Mark Danis.
LinkJammed elevator cited as factor in Ameristar MD-83 accidentA jammed elevator appears to have contributed to the March runway overrun of an Ameristar Air Cargo Boeing MD-83 in Michigan, according to the National Transportation Safety Board. A linkage to the aircraft's right elevator had been bent, and the right elevator had jammed in the nose-down position, according to an investigation update released 22 March by the NSTB.
LinkFedEx Express to begin new flight from Belgium to Memphis, TennDavid Cunningham, president and chief executive of FedEx Express, said of the flight from Liege, Belgium: "This new flight by FedEx Express is a tangible example of the customer benefits that the acquisition of TNT will bring. By combining our strengths, particularly the FedEx Express air network and TNT's strong European road capabilities and Liege hub, we will connect even more people and possibilities."
LinkFedEx reports $562 million net profit for fiscal 3QFedEx Corp. has posted a consolidated net profit of $562 million for its FY2017 third quarter covering the peak holiday period between December 2016 and February 2017, a 10.8% increase over $507 million net income in the year-ago quarter. Third-quarter revenue for the Memphis, Tennessee-based freight carrier was $15 billion, up 18.5% year-over-year (YOY) from $12.6 billion; consolidated operating expenses totaled $14 billion, up 18.5% over $11.8 billion in the company’s fiscal 3Q 2016.
LinkFinnair suspends Miami route on aircraft, crew shortageOneworld carrier Finnair has been forced to suspend its Helsinki-Miami service for summer 2017 and cut Helsinki-Chicago frequencies, citing a temporary shortage of aircraft and crew. “Finnair will suspend its flights between Helsinki and Miami between May 4 and Sept. 29, and will also cancel two of its weekly frequencies on its Helsinki-Chicago route during the month of May,” Finnair said in a statement.
LinkNordica to launch St. Petersburg serviceEstonian flag carrier Nordica will begin scheduled Tallinn-St. Petersburg Bombardier CRJ900 service on May 15. The service will be 13X-weekly and will be a codeshare flight with LOT Polish Airlines. “Renewal of the Tallinn flights is long-awaited for Pulkovo airport. The Estonian capital has always been a high-demand destination with St. Petersburg residents, both as a tourist and business route as well as a transit point for further travel,” Northern Capital Gateway CCO Evgeniy Ilyin said.
LinkSouthwest makes its largest tech investment with $800M in upgradesSouthwest Airlines' systems upgrade includes moving to electronic ticketing and incorporating tablets into workflows. Overall the airline is investing $800 million to update its reservation system and bringing on new technology to further enhance the travel experience.
LinkSWISS converts five Bombardier CS100s to CS300sLufthansa subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is to convert five more Bombardier CSeries 100s to the larger CS300. “I can confirm that SWISS is converting its final five Bombardier CSeries aircraft orders from the CS100 to the larger CS300, to produce a CSeries fleet consisting of 10 CS100s and 20 CS300s by the end of 2018,” a SWISS spokesman confirmed
LinkUnited Airlines opens innovative security checkpoint at N.J. airportUnited Airlines has opened a redesigned security checkpoint at Newark Liberty International Airport's Terminal C that will further showcase the airline's investment in enhancing the customer experience. The checkpoint features 17 automated lanes and designated lanes for PreCheck and Premier Access members. "At United, we pursue relevant innovation in everything that we do, on the ground and in the air," said Greg Hart, United's executive vice president and chief operations officer.
LinkVirgin Australia set to begin Hong Kong flights in JulyVirgin Australia will begin services between Melbourne and Hong Kong in July, expanding its international footprint into Greater China for the first time. From July 5, Virgin Australia said it will operate five return services per week between the two cities, using dual-aisle Airbus A330-200 aircraft.
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