Air France- KLM submitted a proposal to Alitalia on March 14th, aimed at combining Alitalia and the Air France-KLM Group and acquiring the control of the Italian company. Air France-KLM released that Alitalia board of directors approved unanimously its proposal on March 16th. Such proposal foresees a share exchange offer on Alitalia shares and a
Profit sharing checks totaling $49 million will be distributed to US Airways employees, as the airline celebrates its second consecutive year of profitability since merging with America West in 2005. US Airways
VRG Linhas Aereas S.A. announced that VRG has implemented Sabre Airline Solutions. The SabreSonic suite is a comprehensive, modern solution that helps airlines attain their top priorities, delivering an advanced customer-focused and efficient solution. From powerful multi-channel sales to comprehensive reporting and analysis, the SabreSonic suite provides the operational flexibility VRG aspiries in today’s competitive
ABX Holdings reported new executive appointments that reflect the greater size, scale and opportunities available to its growing family of air cargo businesses. Peter Fox formerly president of Cargo Holdings International, which was acquired by ABX Holdings in December 2007, was appointed Chief Commercial Officer of ABX Holdings. Fox will develop new strategies and resources
Continental Airlines, Boeing and GE Aviation announced plans to conduct a biofuels demonstration flight in the first half of 2009 in an effort to identify sustainable fuel solutions for the aviation industry. Continental is the first major U.S. carrier to announce plans to highlight technological advancements in sustainable biofuels that can help to further reduce
In its latest Global Market Forecast (GMF) Airbus predicts that the Russian airlines will need more than 900 passenger aircraft over the next 20 years in response to the strong growth in this market. The Russian passenger aircraft fleet of 100 seats or more is expected to grow strongly from 528 aircraft in service in
Effective June 2, Sean O’Keefe will head GE Aviation’s Washington D.C. operations, replacing Dr. Thomas Cooper, who is retiring after serving in the role with distinction for 21 years. Over the past 30 years, O’Keefe has held key U.S. Government positions in Washington, including NASA Administrator (2001-2005), Deputy Director and Deputy Assistant to the President
Aviall, a wholly owned Boeing subsidiary, plans to open a business office in India during the second half of 2008. Aviall is one of the largest providers of new aviation parts and related aftermarket services in the aerospace industry. Aviall’s India operation will serve the rapidly growing Indian aviation industry and be headquartered near New
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United Airlines appointed P. Douglas McKeen as senior vice president – Labor Relations. McKeen, an employment lawyer and highly regarded labor negotiator, joins United with more than 20 years of airline labor relations and human resources experience, including most recently at ASTAR Air Cargo, where he led negotiations on a pilot contract with the Air
