SAS Group’s traffic increased by 4.6% during June and capacity increased 3.4% compared to the same period in 2010. The load factor for the month was up 0.9 pts to 80.6%.
Porter Airlines registered a 64.6% load factor in June, 12.4 points better than last year. Traffic for the month increased 47.9%, while capacity increased 19.5% compared to the same period last year.
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has finalised an agreement with Airbus to expand its fleet with 15 more A330-300s. The aircraft will join an existing fleet of 19 A330-300s at the carrier, flying from Singapore to destinations across the Asia-Pacific region and to the Middle East.
Embraer has delivered a Phenom 100 executive jet to Titan Aviation, a global aviation specialty service provider headquartered in the United Arab Emirates, during a ceremony held at the Company’s headquarters in São José dos Campos, Brazil. This is the first Phenom 100 that Titan Aviation will manage and operate on behalf of an undisclosed
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Crystal Cargo took delivery of a 777 Freighter. The freighter is Etihad’s first Boeing freighter and joins the airline’s existing Boeing 777 fleet, which includes seven 777-300ERs. Etihad Crystal Cargo is the fast growing cargo division of Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates.
Richard Lugg the Chairman of HyperMach launched a revolutionary new Supersonic Business Jet called SonicStar. HyperMach’s new supersonic aircraft SonicStar incorporates revolutionary aerodynamics and propulsion technology to overcome the environmental and economic challenges that have stopped the development of supersonic aircraft in the past. SonicStar will achieve the speed of Mach 3.5, while meeting requirements
Hong Kong Aero Engine Services Limited (HAESL) celebrated the official opening of its Component Repair Centre of Excellence – Phase V – a 13,500 square metre expansion to its existing engine repair and overhaul facility. HAESL has invested $ 50 million in the new Phase V expansion to meet the rapid growth in worldwide demand for
Avolon, the aircraft leasing group, reported the significant growth of its business interests in the Middle East and Asia-Pacific regions, with the leasing of 26 aircraft to nine leading carriers. Avolon signed the following lease agreements: one Airbus A320 to Air Arabia – United Arab Emirates, eight Airbus A320s to Indigo – India, two Airbus A320s to Philippine Airlines – The Philippines, one Airbus A320 to Spring Airlines – China, five Boeing 737-800s
Southwest Airlines reported May 2011 traffic results for Southwest Airlines and AirTran Airways. Combined traffic in May 2011 increased 10.6% compared to the same period a year ago, while capacity increased 4.2% from May 2010. The load factor for the month was 82.7% compared to the combined load factor of 77.9% in May 2010.
WestJet announced May traffic results with a load factor of 74.8% down 2.9 pts compared to May 2010. Traffic, increased 3.1% year over year, and capacity grew 7.0% over the same period.
