AirlinesAegean Airlines reduces 1H losses on strong demand, tourism Greek carrier Aegean Airlines reported a 2018 first-half net loss of €13.8 million ($16 million), narrowed from a net loss of €20 million in 1H 2017.
LinkBelgium’s VLM Airlines goes into liquidation Belgian carrier VLM Airlines went into liquidation Aug. 31, the second European regional airline to dissolve last week after Swiss regional SkyWork Airlines ceased operations Aug. 29.
LinkWataniya Airways partially suspends operations as lessor disputes claims Kuwaiti carrier Wataniya Airways has “partially suspended” operations, citing technical problems with its aircraft and blaming a Greek lessor for difficulties that led to a sharp reprimand Aug. 25 from the Kuwaiti regulator.
LinkAir China to sell 51% stake in cargo subsidiary on competition concerns Air China plans to sell its 51% direct shareholding in Air China Cargo, citing intense competition in the airfreight industry.
LinkKLM, Dutch pilots agree on labor deal Netherlands-based pilots union VNV said it has reached a deal in principle on a new collective labor agreement with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and would not plan any more strikes while awaiting approval from its members’ council.
LinkFinnair appoints financier as new CEO Finland’s national carrier Finnair has appointed financial specialist Topi Manner as CEO. He will take up his position Jan. 1, 2019.
LinkAlaska to leave Mexico City with end of Los Angeles flight Alaska Airlines will cease service to Mexico City on 7 November when it ends twice-daily flights from Los Angeles, marking a complete retreat from what has been an increasingly-competitive market.
LinkPICTURE: UK's Flybe shows off new livery on Q400 UK regional operator Flybe has unveiled a fresh livery which has already been applied to one of the carrier’s Bombardier Q400s.
LinkAir Hamburg poised to receive sixth Legacy 650E German charter company Air Hamburg is preparing to take delivery of its sixth Embraer Legacy 650E in October, which will cement its position as the world’s biggest operator of the large-cabin business jet series.
LinkFort Myers-bound A320 lines up with wrong airport Air traffic control communications have revealed that an American Airlines Airbus A320 erroneously lined up for an approach to Page Field airport in Florida, rather than the nearby Fort Myers.
LinkLaudamotion starts contributing to Ryanair traffic figures Laudamotion contributed 500,000 passengers to Ryanair’s August performance figures, after the newly-acquired Austrian operator was included for the first time.
LinkNATS dismantles Ryanair's claims over Stansted delays UK air navigation service NATS has rejected budget carrier Ryanair’s claims that air traffic control operations favour London’s Heathrow and Gatwick airports, to the detriment of Stansted.
LinkSpiceJet airlines first in India to use BioJet fuel made from Jatropha crop BioJet fuel reduces carbon emissions and enhances fuel efficiency and puts SpiceJet well ahead of IATA’s target for 2025.
LinkChina Northwest International Cargo Airlines gets the green light China’s Northwest Regional Administration of Civil Aviation Administration has approved the establishment of China Northwest International Cargo Airlines, a cross-border venture supported by a mix of public and private investment.
LinkRoyal Air Maroc to fly to Miami Moroccan flag-carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is to launch the first-ever Miami-Casablanca route on April 3 next year in a move that will give Miami International Airport (MIA) its first passenger flight connection to Africa since 2000.
LinkAirline Routes-Sept. 4, 2018 New routes for Capital Airlines, United, Wizzair, Ethiopian and Primera Air...
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