October 11, 2017

Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit union sign long-term collective agreement

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All previously open issues between Lufthansa and the pilots’ trade union, Vereinigung Cockpit, have been settled with the signing of a new collective labor agreement (CLA), the basis of which was agreed earlier in March this year. The CLA will still be subject to trade union members’ approval in the form of a ballot. Agreements […]

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Delta Air Lines posts 2017 September quarter profit

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Delta Air Lines has released financial results for the September quarter 2017. Adjusted pre-tax income for the September 2017 quarter was US$1.7bn, a US$182m decrease from the September 2016 quarter. Pre-tax income includes a US$120m reduction from the operational disruption following Hurricane Irma that hit the Caribbean, Florida, Georgia and, specifically, Delta’s hub in Atlanta.

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Booming global connections drive Gatwick to record September

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London Gatwick has achieved the busiest-ever September in its history, as 4.5 million passengers travelled through the airport during the month, a 2.7% increase on last year. A substantial rise in passengers taking long-haul breaks played a part in Gatwick’s overall growth, with the airport’s long-haul destinations growing by 8.1% compared with last September. Gatwick’s

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WestJet unveils Canada's first Boeing 737 MAX

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WestJet has officially unveiled its first Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft on October 11. The aircraft, which has been at WestJet’s Calgary hangar since September 29 for inspections, training and test flights, is the first of 50 Boeing 737 Max scheduled to be delivered through 2027. The aircraft is expected to officially enter service on

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Bombardier Business Aircraft inaugurates newly expanded interior facility in Tucson

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Bombardier has opened its new purposefully designed interior facility at its Tucson Service Centre. The facility features a fully climate-controlled work environment and expanded capacity, regrouping its interior design expertise and talent in one atelier. In addition, the meticulous state-of-the-art cabinet workshop has tripled its footprint from 1,092 ft² to 4,800 ft², and will complement

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Aircalin firms up order for two A320neos and two A330neos

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Aircalin, the Noumea based carrier in the French territory of New Caledonia has firmed up its order for two A320neos single-aisle and two A330-900 wide-body aircraft. The A320neo powered by Pratt & Whitney engines and equipped with 168 seats will be deployed on regional routes to Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands. The A330neo,

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Sky Express names Harry Botsaris as new CEO

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Sky Express has appointed Harry Botsaris as CEO of the company and Michalis Neromyliotis as Accountable Manager. The new composition of the Board of Directors of Sky Express, as emerged at the General Assembly of Shareholders’ on October 11, is as follows: Theodoros Krokidas – President, Niki Karagoule-Karageorgou – Vice President, Harry Botsaris – CEO,

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Embraer to establish major Aviation Training Center in Johannesburg

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Embraer has announced the establishment of a new training center at O.R. Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg. The Embraer Training Centre will open in the first half of 2018 and will be the first facility of its kind in Africa to provide this range of training all under one roof, for qualified pilots, maintenance technicians, and

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Finnair acquires Norra on an interim basis

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Finnair acquires 60% of Nordic Regional Airlines AB (Norra) from Staffpoint Holding Oy (StaffPoint) and Kilco Oy (Kilco). Finnair currently owns 40% of the company, and following the transaction Norra will transfer full ownership to Finnair on an interim basis. The transaction has no impact on Norra’s operations or personnel. Norra operates Finnair’s domestic and

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Sunrise Airways accepts delivery of new Boeing 737

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Sunrise Airways has accepted delivery of the latest addition to its fleet, a next generation 168-seat Boeing 737-800, at Orlando International Airport (MCO). The jet aircraft will deploy along new Sunrise Airways routes to Orlando and Miami from the airline’s hub in Port-au-Prince, Haiti. Sunrise Airways’ new service to/from Orlando begins October 18, 2017, while

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Lufthansa and Vereinigung Cockpit union sign long-term collective agreement

Delta Air Lines posts 2017 September quarter profit

Booming global connections drive Gatwick to record September

WestJet unveils Canada's first Boeing 737 MAX

Bombardier Business Aircraft inaugurates newly expanded interior facility in Tucson

Aircalin firms up order for two A320neos and two A330neos

Sky Express names Harry Botsaris as new CEO

Embraer to establish major Aviation Training Center in Johannesburg

Finnair acquires Norra on an interim basis

Sunrise Airways accepts delivery of new Boeing 737

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