June 5, 2018

Royal Jordanian launches direct, scheduled Amman-Copenhagen flights

Royal Jordanian has launched direct, scheduled Amman-Copenhagen flights on June 3. The new destination is part of RJ’s turnaround plan that includes, among others, continuous assessment of the route network in order to enhance traffic to Jordan and improve connectivity via the base, Amman. The new route, launched after having conducted a feasibility study, is […]

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Transoft Solutions completes acquisition of Airtopsoft

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Transoft Solutions, a global leader in transportation engineering design and analysis software, has released, that its Belgian affiliate company has acquired Airtopsoft SA, a leading developer of airspace and airport modeling solutions. Airtopsoft will continue operating as a standalone company, managing key operations from its office in Belgium. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

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Avolon delivers Airbus A320-NEO to Air Malta and Jazeera Airways

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Avolon, the international aircraft leasing company, has delivered one A320-NEO each to Air Malta and Jazeera Airways. This is the Second Avolon aircraft on lease to Air Malta and the fourth Avolon aircraft on lease to Jazeera Airways.

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Akbar Al Baker new IATA Board Chairman

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The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has released that Qatar Airways Group Chief Executive, His Excellency Akbar Al Baker, has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors (BoG) for a one-year term effective from the conclusion of the 74th IATA Annual General Meeting in Sydney, Australia. Al Baker is the 77th

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Delta reports operating performance for May 2018

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Delta has reported operating performance for May 2018. System traffic for the month increased 2.9% compared to the previous year, while capacity was up 3.5%. System load factor slightly dropped, 0.4 points, to 86.3% compared to May 2017.

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Finnair starts codeshare cooperation with Cathay Dragon and extends network in Asia

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Finnair and Cathay Pacific Airlines, based in Hong Kong, have agreed on a new codeshare cooperation on the routes operated by Cathay Dragon, Cathay Pacific Airline’s affiliate, between Hong Kong and selected destinations in Asia. The new codeshare agreement adds four new destinations to Finnair’s network in Asia. From June 15 onwards Finnair customers can

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Lufthansa LEOS puts second eTug into operation at Frankfurt Airport

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Lufthansa LEOS, the ground handling services expert at Germany’s major airports, has been using the first eTug at Frankfurt Airport since 2016. The subsidiary of Lufthansa Technik has now put a second one into operation. During its construction, some improvement potentials were taken into account, which the company made on the basis of the operational

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Japan Air Commuter converts one ATR 42-600 into one ATR 72-600

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Japan Air Commuter (JAC) and ATR have announced the conversion of one of the ATR 42-600s that the airline currently has on order, into an ATR 72-600. The carrier and ATR have previously signed firm contracts for the introduction of nine ATR 42-600s. JAC, a regional subsidiary of Japan Airlines (JAL), introduced its first ATR

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GA Telesis Engine Services Oy appoints Jukka Laurila Managing Director & Chief Operating Officer