As the three-pronged attack on the US market from Gulf-based airlines continues, by March 2015 Emirates will be operating four daily flights from Dubai to JFK Airport, New York

November 7, 2014

The US knows it is under threat from airlines in the Gulf, so it comes as no more than another shot across the bows to learn that Emirates will have a fourth daily 14 hour flight from Dubai International Airport, to JFK in New York. Emirates, Etihad and Qatar Airlines are all targeting the US

Traffic involving Spain to grow at 3.1% annually over the next 20 years

November 7, 2014

According to the latest Airbus Global Market Forecast, air traffic involving Spain will double by 2033 compared to 2013. This includes domestic as well as international travel to and from the country. Madrid and Barcelona will join the group of aviation megacities by 2033 with major traffic flows connecting to/from Latin America. Domestic and international

Atlas Air Worldwide places third 747 Freighter with Etihad Airways

November 7, 2014

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, a leading global provider of outsourced aircraft and aviation operating services, placed a third Boeing 747 Freighter into ACMI service for Etihad Airways, the national carrier of the United Arab Emirates. The 747-400 freighter will be operated by Atlas Air on behalf of Etihad Cargo, the cargo arm of the airline,

Air Lease Corporation partners in a new aircraft leasing joint venture, Blackbird Capital I,

November 7, 2014

A wholly-owned subsidiary of Air Lease Corporation(the Company) has entered into a joint venture with a co-investment vehicle (the “JV Partner”) arranged by Napier Park Global Capital for the purpose of investing in commercial aircraft and leasing them to airlines around the globe. The newly formed entity with committed equity and debt capital is named

Pressure from the Ministry of Finance and ruling by the German Constitutional Court sees ‘Flight Tax’ continue to be levied on all flights departing German airports

November 6, 2014

As part of the German Government’s 2010 austerity package, January 2011 saw the introduction of an Air Tax in Germany. In simple terms, this affected all outward-bound and internal fights only, with the tax levied at the rate of €8.00 for short-haul flights up to 2,500km, which covered most of Europe, €25.00 for medium-haul flights

Air Canada reports third quarter net income of CA$457m

November 6, 2014

Air Canada reported third quarter adjusted net income of CA$457m compared to adjusted net income of CA$365m in the third quarter of 2013, an improvement of CA$92m. EBITDAR (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization and aircraft rent) amounted to CA$749m compared to EBITDAR of CA$626m in the third quarter of 2013, an improvement of CA$123m.

Etihad Airways to expand pilot numbers following recruitment of 40 Alitalia captains and first officers

November 6, 2014

Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, reported the recruitment of 40 fully-qualified pilots from Alitalia, the national airline of Italy, as part of a large-scale global campaign to hire between 500 to 600 captains and first officers over the next three years. The new recruits are currently in the process of

Air Canada orders two additional 777-300ERs

November 6, 2014

Boeing and Air Canada announced an order of two additional 777-300ER (Extended Range) airplanes. The order, previously listed as unidentified on Boeing’s Orders & Deliveries website, is valued at US$660m at list prices. Air Canada currently operates 23 777s, including 17 777-300ERs and six 777-200LRs (Long Range).

First 242 tonne take-off weight A330 starts final assembly

November 6, 2014

The final assembly of Airbus’ first A330 with the new 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability is underway at the A330 Final Assembly Line in Toulouse, France. The aircraft is currently completing its structural assembly before the cabin integration phase and will be used for certification flight trials. A second aircraft is being assembled in

China Aircraft Leasing Company signs MoU for 100 A320 Family aircraft

November 6, 2014

China Aircraft Leasing Company (CALC), the leading independent aircraft operating lessor in China, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbus for 100 A320 Family aircraft. The commitment comprises 74 A320neo, 16 A320ceo and 10 A321ceo. Including this new commitment, CALC’s total order tally with Airbus stands at 140 A320 Family aircraft. The A320neo

Top Stories

As the three-pronged attack on the US market from Gulf-based airlines continues, by March 2015 Emirates will be operating four daily flights from Dubai to JFK Airport, New York

Traffic involving Spain to grow at 3.1% annually over the next 20 years

Atlas Air Worldwide places third 747 Freighter with Etihad Airways

Air Lease Corporation partners in a new aircraft leasing joint venture, Blackbird Capital I,

Pressure from the Ministry of Finance and ruling by the German Constitutional Court sees ‘Flight Tax’ continue to be levied on all flights departing German airports

Air Canada reports third quarter net income of CA$457m

Etihad Airways to expand pilot numbers following recruitment of 40 Alitalia captains and first officers

Air Canada orders two additional 777-300ERs

First 242 tonne take-off weight A330 starts final assembly

China Aircraft Leasing Company signs MoU for 100 A320 Family aircraft

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