AirlinesAustralia tightens screening of Middle East-bound flightsAustralia will increase security screening measures for passengers flying to the Middle East, but has stopped short of implementing the laptop bans that have come into force in the USA.
LinkAACO chief calls for clarification on electronics carry-on banThe head of the Arab Air Carriers Organization (AACO) is urging ICAO to seek clarification on the nature of the threat that prompted the US and UK ban on electronics in the cabin. The new security rules, implemented in March with little notice or explanation given to the airlines and airports affected, apply mostly to Arab airports and countries. In all cases, passengers are prohibited from including electronics larger than smartphones in their carry-on bags; electronics such as laptops, e-books and tablets must be placed in checked bags.
LinkAirlines boosting service to, from AlaskaAir Canada, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways and United Airlines are all beefing up schedules for the coming spring and summer travel seasons for flights to and from Alaska.
LinkAir Baltic receives third CS300Latvian carrier Air Baltic has received a third Bombardier CS300. The airline, which is taking 20 of the type, is aiming to introduce at least 13 new routes this year as a result of the fleet modernisation.
LinkAirBridgeCargo grows 747-8F fleetRussian air freight carrier AirBridgeCargo (ABC) Airlines has taken delivery of the first of two Boeing 747-8Fs under a long-term lease agreement with US-based lessor Intrepid Aviation. The second 747-8F is scheduled for delivery to ABC later this year. The deliveries are the culmination of Intrepid’s first transaction with the Moscow Sheremetyevo (SVO)-based cargo carrier.
LinkAir Canada expands seasonal capacity to HungaryIn June, Air Canada will boost seasonal service connecting Toronto and Budapest, Hungary, to six times a week. "Being able to announce yet more capacity on our Canadian link, and still less than a year after welcoming the Air Canada brand into our portfolio, is a great sign of the significant success the airline has experienced with us," said Jost Lammers, CEO of Budapest Airport.
LinkAir China reports 2016 net income up 0.4% Air China has posted a net income of CNY6.8 billion ($978 million) in 2016, up 0.4% over a net profit of CNY6.8 billion in 2015, according to the domestic accounting standard. Operating revenue for the year grew 4.6% to CNY114 billion, while operating expenses increased 4.2% to CNY87.2 billion.
LinkAvianca looking into second lawsuit against KingslandAvianca says its shareholders have approved the airline to launch an investigation into the airline’s minority shareholder Roberto Kriete for a potential conflict of interest, opening the door for a second lawsuit by the carrier against Kriete.
LinkDanish Air Transport looks at future fleet options Scheduled and charter carrier Danish Air Transport (DAT) is evaluating future operations and shape of its fleet. The Vamdrup, Denmark-based airline operates four Airbus A320s, 15 ATR 42 and -72s of various versions, plus a McDonnell Douglas MD-83 and a Saab 340.
LinkHawaiian celebrates four years of connecting Hawaii, New ZealandHawaiian Airlines is celebrating four years of service between Honolulu and Auckland, New Zealand, with airline president and CEO Mark Dunkerley telling CNBC on Monday, "It reflects our confidence and commitment to this part of the world."
LinkMesa Airlines pilots request federal mediationPhoenix-based Mesa Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have requested mediation services from the National Mediation Board (NMB) to facilitate negotiations for a collective bargaining agreement. The decision to file for mediation comes weeks after company management delivered a proposal that was rejected by pilots.
LinkAvolon to lease two 737 Max aircraft to MIATMIAT Mongolian Airlines will lease two Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft from Avolon. The carrier will place the jets into service in early 2019, says Boeing. It will operate the new aircraft on existing routes to South Korea, China, Japan, Russia, Germany and other new routes.
LinkTigerair Australia seeks A320 device solution Virgin Australia’s low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair Australia is looking at “bring your own device” (BYOD) intranet solutions for its remaining Airbus A320s, as it transitions to an all-Boeing 737-800 fleet. The move follows Tigerair Australia’s July 2016 decision to swap from an all-A320 fleet to 737-800s over the coming three years.
LinkUnited could consider addition of 100-seat jets to fleetFrom late 2014 through 2015, there was growing speculation in industry circles that airline heavyweight United Continental would order jets in the 100-seat size class from either Bombardier or Embraer. This would have filled a gap between its largest regional jets, which have 76 seats, and its smallest mainline plane, the 126-seat Boeing 737-700.
LinkWestJet gets Tabs on Skycast PED holderFor Skycast Solutions, online entertainment has been an exercise in downsizing – and that’s led to big news at AIX, in the form of a deal with Canadian low-cost carrier WestJet to trial its latest personal gadget holder.
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