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Emirates ‘may use Europe hubs to expand in Americas’
Clark … new expansion moves. Dubai’s Emirates airline could expand its route network by using European hubs to fly into North and South American cities, its president said, a move that could anger US...
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China’s aviation regulator to hold foreign airlines to new safety rules
A wing of an Airbus A350 XWB passenger jet is seen in front of Dragon Airlines (C) and Cathay Pacific Airways (L) aircrafts before its demonstration flight with China Airlines in Taoyuan International...
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Singapore Airlines unveils its Premium Economy Class
Singapore Airlines’ Premium Economy Class. (Photos: Dylan Loh) SINGAPORE: Wider seats, more legroom and a glass of champagne to boot – these are the perks passengers will enjoy over those in standard...
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Airbus sees ‘significant’ number of orders at Paris Airshow
PARIS: Airbus expects to win a “significant number” of orders at next month’s Paris Airshow, a senior executive said on Thursday. Chief Strategy and Marketing Officer Marwan Lahoud was speaking at a...
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Keep the skies open, Etihad chief tell US
Hogan … clearing the fog Following the recent claims made by US carriers reUAE national airline Etihad Airways garding the finances of Gulf carriers, has urged US Government to ‘keep the skies open.’...
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Global air travel demand soars 6pc in April
The demand for global air travel rose 5.9 per cent in April, but the picture is mixed going into what is traditionally the strongest part of the year for airlines in the northern hemisphere, a leading...
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Government to retain 75pc stake in Kuwait Airways
Kuwait’s government has approved a new structure for the privatisation of Kuwait Airways under which the state will own 75 per cent of the carrier, it said on Sunday, excluding potential investors...
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Global airlines’ profit to hit record $29bn in 2015
Airlines are making more profits than ever before, boosted by lower fuel prices and carrying more passengers on fuller planes, according to the industry’s global body. The International Air Transport...
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Al Baker sees no need for concessions to US airlines
Al Baker Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker said on Monday he saw no reason for Middle Eastern governments to propose any changes to transportation policy in response to US airlines that...
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Abu Dhabi passenger traffic surges 15pc in April
Passenger traffic at Abu Dhabi International Airport jumped 15.5 per cent in April to 1.87 million from 1.62 million last year due to the increased flights and new routes by airlines, said a statement...
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Saudia becomes launch operator of A330-300 Regional
Saudi Arabian Airlines has signed a major agreement with Airbus to buy 50 jets – 30 A320neos and 20 A330-300 Regionals – thus becoming the first carrier in the world to operate the new fuel-efficient...
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Turkish Airlines adds new Austria and Germany routes
Turkish Airlines continues to expand its operations with the addition of Graz, Austria and Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Germany to its network. Beginning from June 22, roundtrip flights between Istanbul and...
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Etihad, Hong Kong Airlines expand codeshare
Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, has expanded its codeshare agreement with Hong Kong Airlines to provide travellers with enhanced connections between Asia, the Middle East, and Europe....
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Garuda commits to buying 30 Boeing 787, 30 737 MAX aircraft
PARIS: Boeing Co said Indonesian flag carrier Garuda Indonesia committed to buying up to 30 787-9 Dreamliner planes and an additional 30 737 MAX 8 jets in a potential order worth US$10.9 billion at...
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Binter announces repeat order for extra six ATR 72-600s
PARIS: Canary Islands airline Binter signed an agreement to buy an additional six ATR 72-600 aircraft, adding to a first batch of six ATR 72-600s ordered in February 2014 and bringing total orders for...
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Airbus says Peach Aviation orders three A320s
PARIS: Airbus said at the Paris air show on Tuesday it had won a firm order for three A320 aircraft from Japanese low-cost carrier Peach Aviation. The planes are worth a total of around US$300 million...
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Airlines confident of global emissions deal next year
Airlines are confident a deal will be reached next year on a global market-based system to regulate emissions from aviation, the head of the International Air Transport Association (Iata) said. Tony...
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Qatar Airways launches all-First Class service to Jeddah
Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of the country, has launched a new daily All-First Class service from its hub in Doha to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to coincide with the start of Ramadan. With the additional...
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China in landmark $11bn Airbus jet order
China has placed a landmark order for dozens of wide-body jets from Airbus in a multi-billion-dollar deal that paves the way for a second European aircraft plant in the world’s fastest-growing...
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German carrier Lufthansa eyes Luxair stake sale
Lufthansa is considering to sell its 13 per cent stake in Luxair and has been in touch with other shareholders, including the Luxembourg government, to discuss the matter. Lufthansa, which has held a...
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