Airlines & Routes

ANA and Air Nippon Co.  (“ANK”) announced that, in a decision made at the meetings of their respective Boards of Directors held on November 25, 2011, the companies have decided to merge and signed a merger agreement.  In accordance with the ANA Group FY2011-2012 Corporate Strategy, the Company is working to review its Group operating structure. As part

Eurocopter has inaugurated its new logistics platform at its industrial site in Marignane, marking the end to an innovative program to re-engineer the Group’s entire logistics chain and implement a flexible, high-performance tool. The investments made over the past two years to develop modern means will enable Eurocopter to reduce both logistics costs and delivery

Boeing soon will begin a six-month Dream Tour with its all-new 787 Dreamliner. Customers and partners around the world will experience the revolutionary technology and passenger innovation offered on the first new airplane of the 21st century. The December schedule for the 787 Dream Tour includes six stops in Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The

Despite recording a 5% higher revenue of RM3,565m compared to RM3,400m in the previous quarter, Malaysia Airlines announced a net loss of RM478m for the third quarter of 2011 ended 30 September 2011. This was attributed to higher fuel costs and unrealized foreign exchange losses from outstanding USD borrowings. The cumulative year-to-date net loss for

Doric Asset Finance announced a further mandate for the remarketing of two Airbus A319s. The Doric Group with offices in Europe and the US was appointed as a remarketing agent for the two aircraft. “We are currently leading negotiations with several interested airlines to achieve the best possible contractual arrangements for our customers. We expect

Aircraft Industries has completed the first flight test of the L410-UVP-E20 powered by two of GE’s H80 turboprop engines. The 40-minute flight occurred in Kunovice in the Czech Republic on November 16. The flight test is part of the certification program for the H80-powered L410 aircraft, which is expected to be complete in third quarter

Gama Group announced the appointment of Andy Patsalides as Director of Marketing. Andy joins the Gama Group leadership team at a time of significant growth, which will see the company expand its territory in the Middle East as well as moving into Asia in 2012.

Aviation Capital Group (ACG) announced the company’s commitment for 35 737 MAX airplanes and its firm order for 20 Next-Generation 737-800s. The Newport Beach, Calif. -based ACG is the first airplane leasing company to announce a commitment to the 737 MAX. The new 737 MAX family will be powered by CFM International LEAP-1B engines.

Boeing and Jakarta -based Lion Air announced a commitment for the airline to order 201 737 MAXs and 29 Next-Generation 737-900 ERs. U.S. President Barack Obama witnessed the announcement at a ceremony at the East Asia Summit in Bali, Indonesia. The agreement also includes purchase rights for an additional 150 airplanes.   “The 737 MAX will be the