SAS has released that passenger growth, unit revenues and passenger yield showed good development in February 2020, as COVID-19 had a limited impact. Due to the outbreak, SAS has noted a reduced demand going forward and is adjusting its route network and capacity accordingly. Total capacity and traffic increased by 1.4% and 0.5%, respectively, compared
Due to the continued spread of COVID-19, Delta is temporarily suspending service between Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) and Rome Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO) starting Wednesday, March 11 through April 30. Additionally, seasonal Detroit to Rome service will be delayed to May 1. It was originally scheduled to begin April 1. Delta is also
In February, Finnair carried 1,035,000 passengers which is 4.0% more than in the corresponding period of 2019. The overall capacity (ASK) increased in February by 2.9%. Finnair’s traffic (RPK) decreased by 1.7%. The leap day had a growth contribution of some 3% to passengers, ASK and RPK, as there was an additional day in February
Allegiant Travel Company has announced plans to establish a base of operations at Concord-Padgett Regional Airport (USA). The Las Vegas-based company will invest US$50 million to establish the new base in Concord, creating at least 66 high-wage jobs and housing two Airbus aircraft. The company, which focuses on linking travelers in small-to-medium size cities to
Jet Maintenance Solutions (JET MS), a global provider of integrated aircraft maintenance, repair and overhaul solutions for business and regional aviation, has appointed Vytis Zalimas as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JET MS, effective March 9, 2020. Zalimas has been leading and transforming different sales and customer care teams for more than 12
TLX Cargo, part of TLX Insulation, a technology leader in cool chain fabrics, has launched world’s first cargo cover to be built from viral barrier material to aid in the fight against coronavirus (COVID-19). The TLX WEB15 cover fabric aims to seal cargo against viruses during transportation. Says Commercial Director, Thomas Hunt: “Our clients have
Aviation training center BAA Training and L3Harris Technologies, a global aerospace and defense technology innovator, have signed a multimillion-dollar contract under which BAA Training will acquire nine RealitySeven full-flight simulators. Fulfilling its global expansion plan, BAA Training shall put into operation nine full-flight simulators from both the Boeing and Airbus aircraft family, including the Boeing
Stevens Aerospace and Defense Systems has been awarded full Mexican Agencia Federal de Aviación Civil (AFAC) approval for the company’s facility in Macon, Ga. (KMCN). This authorization allows Stevens to fully work and return to service Mexican-registered aircraft. The approval provides owner-operators of Mexican-registered aircraft, from turbo props to large cabin business jets, an additional
Dubai Aerospace has recommenced its bond repurchase program. Since the inception of the program in mid-2018, DAE has repurchased approximately US$485 million of principal amount of bonds and has remaining authorisation to repurchase a further approximately US$115 million. DAE Chief Executive Officer Firoz Tarapore said: “The current trading levels of our bonds are not consistent
Christina Trelle has been named the new Head of Human Resources at SWISS with effect from March 2, 2020. She takes over from Christoph Ulrich, who will oversee strategic HR projects. Trelle has played a pivotal role in Human Resources at SWISS as Head of HR Management for CCO and CFO Divisions. From 2003 to
