Airline Industry Information back issues from May 2008:
Goodrich selected by Pratt & Whitney to provide nacelle system for engines.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Manufacturer and designer of aircraft engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp (NYSE: UTX), announced on Wednesday (30 April) that the company has selected Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR), a ...
NWA Cargo adds Customs Status function to CPS website.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NWA Cargo, part of Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), has introduced a new feature on the Cargo Portal Services (CPS) booking engine for accessing various customs-related processes and information. The ...
Mexico gives go-ahead for Compass Airlines flights from Detroit to Monterrey.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Compass Airlines, a subsidiary of Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA), has received approval from the Mexican civil aviation authority to launch new nonstop flights from ...
Bombardier's Challenger 605 joins Flexjet fleet.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bombardier's new Challenger 605 jet has been added to the fleet of the company's fractional business jet ownership programme, Bombardier Flexjet. The Challenger 605 jets are among 24 new aircraft ...
Boeing reports progress in building of new 777 Freighter.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE:BA) has said that the first Boeing 777 Freighter has left the factory in Everett, Washington and been moved onto the flight line. The aircraft, Boeing's newest ...
Indonesia's Riau Airlines leases two jets from BAE Systems.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indonesian carrier P.T. Riau Airlines has entered into a lease agreement with UK-based BAE Systems Regional Aircraft for the lease of two Avro RJ100 aircraft. The aircraft will be the airline's first ...
Two new board members announced by TAM.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian airline TAM has said that two new members of the board of directors were elected during an Ordinary General Assembly held on 30 April. They were named as Marcos Adolfo Tadeu Senamo Amaro, a ...
Hawaiian Airlines' parent company reports increased loss for Q1.(Financial report)
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hawaiian Holdings Inc (Amex: HA), which owns Hawaiian Airlines, has reported an improvement in revenues but an increased loss for the first quarter of 2008. The company recorded a 16.7% growth in ...
New Delta flight links New York and Edinburgh.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced on Thursday (1 May) the launch of its nonstop service between New York's John F Kennedy International Airport and Edinburgh, Scotland. This new daily ...
New contract ratified by US Airways maintenance training instructors.
May 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE: LCC) confirmed on Thursday (1 May) that its maintenance training instructors have ratified a new labour contract. The employees are represented by the International Association of ...
Spanish and German carriers agree online marketing arrangement.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An online marketing agreement has been established between Spanish carrier clickair and Germanwings. The two budget airlines will now make selected flights between Spain and Germany available to each ...
American Airlines bans tipping at Boston airport.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has introduced a no-tipping policy for all assistance with passenger baggage at Boston's Logan International Airport. The policy, which takes effect immediately, follows a recent jury ...
Continental Airlines sees load factor fall in April.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has released its operational performance figures for April 2008, showing a drop in load factor. The airline recorded a consolidated (mainline plus regional) load factor of ...
Northwest Airlines to fly from Tokyo to Taipei, Taiwan.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) is to resume flights between Tokyo, Japan and Taipei, Taiwan starting at the end of August. The new service will launch on 31 August with a daily nonstop flight from Tokyo's ...
New chief commercial officer joins JetBlue.(JetBlue Airways Corp. appoints Robin Hayes )(Brief article)
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NasdaqGS:JBLU) has appointed Robin Hayes as executive vice president, chief commercial officer. In this position Hayes will ...
Horizon Air launches new flight to Canada.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Horizon Air, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:ALK), has introduced a new nonstop flight between ...
JetBlue starts new flights from Austin to California and Florida.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NasdaqGS:JBLU) has launched four new services from Austin-Bergstrom International Airport. The carrier now offers daily nonstop flights between Austin and Fort Lauderdale, Orlando and San ...
Man dies during Aeroflot flight to Canada.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Police have revealed that a passenger died on board an Aeroflot flight from Russia to Canada on Wednesday (30 April). Other passengers have said that the man had been drinking and became involved in a ...
Boeing reports start of final assembly for third flight-test 787.
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) has started final assembly of the third flight-test aircraft for the new Boeing 787 Dreamliner. Upon completion of the assembly the aircraft ...
JetBlue launches two new routes from Boston.(JetBlue Airways Corp.)(Brief article)
May 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NasdaqGS:JBLU) has introduced new daily services from Boston's Logan International Airport to Chicago (O'Hare) and New Orleans. The flights will be operated with EMBRAER 190 aircraft, ...
Air New Zealand's Airbus A320-232 aircraft to receive in-flight entertainment upgrade.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Altitude Aerospace Interiors (Altitude) confirmed that it has contracted aeroDAC, a UK-based company, to achieve European certification of the in-flight entertainment upgrade on 13 Airbus A320-232 aircraft operated ...
Delta Air Lines adds new services from Alaska.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US carrier Delta Air Lines Inc (NYSE:DAL) confirmed on 2 May that it has added three new services from Alaska in order to expand its summer 2008 schedule. The new services include: a nonstop daily service ...
April 2008 traffic announced by Allegiant Air LLC.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Allegiant Air LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq:ALGT), has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2008. For its scheduled service the airline said that ...
AirTran Airways announces April 2008 traffic results.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced preliminary passenger traffic results for April 2008 and the 2008 year to date. For April the airline said that it carried ...
The Boeing Company hires new vice president for IT Business Partners.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported on Friday (2 May) that it has hired Federico Genoese-Zerbi as the vice president for IT Business Partners, supporting Boeing Integrated Defense Systems, Boeing Commercial ...
Boeing delivers 50th 777 aircraft to Air France.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported on 2 May that it has delivered its 50th 777 aircraft to Air France. The airline's new 777-300ER (Extended Range), the world's largest long-range twin-engine jetliner, ...
Boeing completes certification testing on new carbon brake system.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) reported on Friday (2 May) that new carbon brakes, designed for the Next-Generation 737 airplane family by French supplier Messier-Bugatti, have completed certification testing. ...
ALPA issues statement on proceedings on the sale of Aloha Airlines to Saltchuk Resources.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), representing the Aloha Airline pilot leadership, released a statement on Friday (2 May) following the suspension of proceedings for the sale of Aloha Airline's cargo ...
Aircastle Limited secures USD786.1m debt facility.
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircastle Limited (NYSE:AYR), which acquires and leases high-utility commercial jet aircraft, reported on 2 May that it has secured a seven year, USD786.1m term debt facility for two of its subsidiaries, in order to ...
Subscription Agreement and Loan Facility Agreement signed by Silverjet plc with Viceroy Holdings LLC.(Brief article)
May 05, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British business class airline Silverjet plc reported on 2 May that it has signed a Subscription Agreement and Loan Facility Agreement with Viceroy Holdings LLC, an affiliate of international luxury development fund ...
Cheapflights appoints Google executive to its board.(Brief article)
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cheapflights Ltd, a web-based company that offers price comparison for flights and other travel, has appointed Liane Hornsey to its board as a non-executive director. Hornsey currently serves as director ...
United Airlines reports decline in April traffic.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) reported on Monday (5 May) that its passenger traffic declined by 6.3% in April 2008, compared to the same month last year. Over the same period the airline's capacity ...
Irish airlines challenge regulatory system at Dublin Airport.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Four airlines in Ireland have formed a group to challenge the system of capital expenditure and regulation at Dublin Airport. The Dublin Airport Capex Consultation Committee (DACCC) is made up of ...
IATA reports continued slow growth in air travel.(International Air Transport Association)(Brief article)
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reported that worldwide scheduled international air traffic grew by 5.8% in March 2008. The figures were boosted by the early Easter this year, with ...
US Airways sees improvement in passenger load factor.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has reported its traffic statistics for the month of April 2008, with a slight improvement in the passenger load factor despite a fall in revenue passenger miles (RPMs). ...
Delta launches new American Express promotion.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced a new promotion for customers purchasing flight tickets online with an American Express card. Travellers who buy tickets at http://www.delta.com, with any ...
American Airlines and American Eagle report April traffic.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Traffic figures for April 2008 have been published by American Airlines and its regional affiliate American Eagle Airlines. American Airlines' passenger traffic decreased by 6.6% from April 2007, while ...
ExpressJet Airlines' parent company reports loss for Q1.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD ExpressJet Holdings Inc (NYSE: XJT), the parent company of ExpressJet Airlines, reported on Monday (5 May) a first quarter net loss of USD31.3m, or USD0.61 per share. In last year's first quarter the ...
Traffic statistics for April 2008 revealed by GOL.(GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. )(Brief article)
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Preliminary passenger statistics for the month of April 2008 have been released by GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL) (Bovespa: GOLL4), the parent company of Brazilian carriers GOL Transportes Aereos ...
April traffic announced by Southwest Airlines.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Traffic figures for the month of April 2008 have been announced by US carrier Southwest Airlines Co (NYSE:LUV). The airline said that during April 2008 it flew 6.3bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs), ...
April traffic announced by Delta Air Lines.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Traffic figures for April 2008 have been announced by Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL). The carrier said that system traffic in April 2008 grew by 2.5% as compared to April 2007, with a capacity increase of ...
April traffic announced by Alaska Air Group.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD April passenger traffic has been announced by Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE:ALK) for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon). The company said that traffic at Alaska rose 3.4% to ...
Pilot base in Perth, Australia to be opened by Qantas.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A pilot base is to be established by Australian carrier Qantas in Perth in December 2008. According to the carrier, approximately 80 pilots are to be based in Perth for intra-Western Australia and ...
First 737-900ERs delivered by Boeing.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE:BA) has announced that last week it delivered Europe's first two Next-Generation 737-900ER (Extended Range) aircraft. The deliveries were made to GE Commercial Aviation ...
Boeing announces grant for the Cascade Land Conservancy.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA) has announced that its Global Corporate Citizenship function in the Northwest Region has made a targeted investment of USD750,000 in the form of a three-year grant to the Cascade Land ...
Aircraft order from Iraq announced by Boeing.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An order for 30 Boeing 737-800 commercial aircraft has been announced by aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE:BA) and the Government of Iraq. The order, which is valued at USD2.2bn at list prices, ...
One million passenger mark exceeded by Sama Airlines.(Brief article)
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Saudi Arabia based economy carrier Sama Airlines has announced that it has flown more than one million passenger bookings since it launched operations on 18 March 2007. The airline said that, during the ...
Air Jamaica to be divested - report.
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Jamaica is to be divested by the Caribbean country as part of an agreement entered into with the US Trade and Development Agency. Under the terms of the agreement, Jamaica will benefit from a grant of ...
Five airline catering units in Germany to be purchased by Gate Gourmet.(SCK Sky Catering Kitchen GmbH.)(Brief article)
May 06, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airline catering and logistics provider Gate Gourmet has announced that it is to acquire airline catering units in five cities from Air Berlin and SCK Sky Catering Kitchen GmbH. German carrier Air Berlin ...
American Airlines customers can vote for in-flight movies.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines is inviting customers and flight attendants to vote for the films that will be shown on the main screen during domestic flights. The preferences chosen by visitors at ...
Bombardier participates in signing ceremony for Iraqi order.(Bombardier Aerospace North America)(Brief article)
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A signing ceremony was held in Baghdad, Iraq on 4 May for the two aircraft orders recently placed by the Iraqi government with Bombardier Aerospace. The orders, which were announced in March and April ...
United Airlines plans direct flights to Dubai and Moscow.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has said that it plans to launch daily nonstop flights to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Moscow, Russia later this year. The two passenger and cargo services are ...
Embraer reports strong growth in Q1.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer (BOVESPA: EMBR3) (NYSE: ERJ) has published its financial results for the first quarter of 2008, showing growth in both sales and profit. Net revenues for the ...
TSA evaluates employee screening at seven US airports.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has introduced pilot schemes for employee screening at seven airports across the United States. The 90-day pilots will examine several types of employee ...
Pilot union raises scheduling and fatigue issues with FAA.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Allied Pilots Association (APA), which represents the 12,000 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), has called for a clarification and update of the existing federal aviation regulations as they apply to ...
New AirTran flights from Milwaukee are launched.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has started the expansion of its services from General Mitchell International Airport in Milwaukee. On 3 May the carrier added nonstop ...
JetBlue sees load factor decline in April.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NasdaqGS:JBLU) has released its traffic statistics for April 2008, showing a slight growth in revenue passenger miles (RPMs) but a fall of 5.2 percentage points in the load factor. RPMs ...
Ryanair records 15% rise in passengers.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost airline Ryanair has reported a 15% growth in passenger numbers for April 2008. The carrier recorded a total of 4.72m earned seats flown during the month, with this figure ...
American Eagle adds third flight on new Grand Junction route.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines, a regional affiliate of American Airlines, is to boost its current service between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport and Grand Junction Regional Airport for the ...
Northwest Airlines releases April traffic statistics.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) has reported its traffic figures for the month of April 2008. The airline and its Northwest Airlink regional carriers flew a total of 6.59 billion consolidated revenue ...
First Aviation Services authorises share purchases.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD First Aviation Services Inc (PINKSHEETS: FAVS), which owns Aerospace Products International Inc and provides services to the aviation industry, has said that its board of directors has granted authorisation for ...
Atlantis Systems Corp concludes financing deal with ComVest.(ComVest Capital LLC)(Brief article)
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Atlantis Systems Corp (TSX: AIQ), a provider of flight training and aircraft maintenance training in the military, commercial aviation and energy markets, reported on 6 May that it has completed financing ...
Boeing signs USD3.2m order with Ampex Data Systems.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ampex Data Systems Corporation, a subsidiary of Ampex Corporation (NASDAQ:AMPX), revealed on 6 May that it has received a new order from Boeing Commercial Aircraft Corporation. The USD3.2m contract is for ...
New flight simulator contracts announced by CAE.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD CAE, a provider of full-flight simulators, has announced that it has signed contracts with four customers to design and manufacture five full-flight simulators and associated CAE Simfinity training devices. ...
UAL Corp amends credit facility.
May 07, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the parent company of United Airlines, has amended its USD1.5bn credit facility. UAL said that it had received approval from its lenders, including JPMorgan Chase Bank ...