Airline Industry Information back issues from July 2008:
GE Aviation names David Joyce as President and CEO.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD GE Aviation, a provider of commercial and military jet engines and components and integrated digital, electric power and mechanical systems for aircraft and a business unit of General Electric Company (NYSE:GE), ...
Budget airline launches new route from London to northern Spain.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spanish low-cost airline clickair has introduced services between London's Gatwick Airport and Vigo in northern Spain. The flights operate three times each week, on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays, ...
Porter Airlines to expand fleet and add new US routes.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian carrier Porter Airlines has said that it will double its fleet to 12 aircraft within the next year. By 2010 the airline expects to have an operating fleet of 20 aircraft. As part of this ...
Anpath Group reports sale of EnviroTru 1453 disinfectant to three airlines in Asia.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Anpath Group Inc (OTC BB: ANPG) has revealed that its wholly-owned subsidiary EnviroSystems Inc (ESI) has, through its exclusive distributor for the airline industry, Zip-Chem Products, reported recent sales of its ...
Kevin McCarthy named as federal security director for Memphis by TSA.(appointment of Kevin McCarthy )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Kevin McCarthy has been named as federal security director for Memphis International Airport by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA). McCarthy will also serve as federal security director ...
Copa Airlines to launch flights to Belo Horizonte, Brazil.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new service from Panama and connecting cities to Belo Horizonte, Brazil, is to be launched by Copa Airlines, a subsidiary of Copa Holdings S.A. (NYSE: CPA), from 21 August 2008. The airline said that ...
New ground air units used by Alaska Airlines at Seattle airport.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mobile ground-based air units are now being used by Alaska Airlines for cabin venting, cooling and heating on parked aircraft at almost all of the carrier's gates at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. ...
Lawsuit filed against TACA on behalf of crash victims.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A lawsuit has been filed by law firm Herrmann Scholbe in the US Federal Court in Los Angeles, California against TACA International Airlines for personal injuries of four passengers involved in the crash of TACA's ...
Second quarter 2008 results announced by Mesa Air Group.(Financial report)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Financial results for the second quarter of 2008 have been announced by Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA). Total operating revenues for the quarter amounted to USD320.3m, up 8.1% compared with the same ...
New Spanish version of JetBlue website launched.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD In partnership with website language management (WLM) company MotionPoint Corporation, JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) has announced the launch of the Spanish version of http://www.JetBlue.com. Passengers ...
Qantas deploys new aircraft on Perth-Melbourne route.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD New Airbus A330-200 aircraft are to replace Qantas' Boeing 747-300 aircraft on the Perth-Melbourne route, effective immediately. The company said that 13 out of 48 weekly return Perth-Melbourne services ...
ABB wins USD77m power contract at Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swiss-Swedish power and automation technology group ABB (OMX Stockholm: ABB) (NYSE: ABB) (SWX: ABBN) said on Tuesday (1 July) that it has secured a USD77m power contract in connection with the new Terminal 3 ...
Finnair Plc adjust schedules for its Asian flights.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc (OMX Helsinki:FIA1S) said on Tuesday (1 July) that it will add connections between Asia and Europe in the winter 2008-2009 season by adjusting the schedules of its Asia flights. ...
Aviation safety agreement signed by Europe and the US.(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new aviation safety agreement has been signed by the European Union and the United States. This is the first such agreement between Europe and a third country. It is expected to result in harmonised ...
Airbus names lead logistics and transport providers.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European aircraft maker Airbus has selected Kuehne+Nagel as its lead logistics provider and DHL as lead transport provider. The two companies have become Tier 1 partners for Airbus and their appointment ...
Mexico's OMA announces July dividend payment.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Centro Norte, S.A.B. de C.V. (OMA) has released details regarding the payment of the first of four quarterly dividends. These dividends come from the ...
Ryanair offers sale on fares from Ireland to holiday destinations.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost airline Ryanair has introduced its Summer Holiday Hotspots Sale for customers flying from Ireland during the 2008 school summer holiday. Ryanair is ...
Qantas improves its frequent flyer programme.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian airline Qantas has made changes to its frequent flyer programme. Qantas Frequent Flyer members now have the option of using points to book any seat on any Qantas or Jetstar flight. Examples of ...
EST's Air Guardian can now detect nerve agents.(Electronic Sensor Technology )(Brief article)
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Electronic Sensor Technology (EST) (OTCBB: ESNR), a provider of homeland security and environmental solutions, has said that its Air Guardian system now offers enhanced performance and detection capabilities. ...
Blue Sky gets Supplementary Type Certification for Dash 8 equipment.
Jul 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Blue Sky Network, a provider of mobile asset management and fleet tracking equipment, announced on the 1 July that it had obtained a Supplementary Type Certificate from the US Federal Aviation Administration for the ...
British Airways to acquire French airline L'Avion.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways said on Wednesday (2 July) that it has entered into an agreement to buy French airline L'Avion. The total acquisition cost has been set at GBP54m, which includes the purchase of the ...
Continental Airlines reports fall in load factors for June.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has published its traffic statistics for the month of June 2008, showing a decline in its load factors. The airline flew 8.6 billion consolidated (mainline plus regional) ...
First night flights at Tibet's Gongga Airport.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The first night operations at Lhasa Gongga Airport in Tibet have been launched by Chinese airline Air China. The airline successfully tested night flight service at the airport on 27 June, using Required ...
Lane Kemper named managing director of customer service - call centres at Alaska Airlines.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lane Kemper has been named as managing director of customer service - call centres by Alaska Airlines, a subsidiary of Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE: ALK). In her new role Kemper will be ...
JetBlue hires MWW Group for contingency planning and other services.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Public relations company MWW Group has revealed that it has been retained by JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) to provide the carrier with ongoing contingency planning and training services, incident response support ...
Pace Communications and DMI Networks to provide Delta Air Lines with in-flight music programming.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A partnership has been announced between Pace Communications and DMI Music & Media Networks, a division of DMI Music & Media Solutions, for the provision of sponsored, customised in-flight audio content to Delta Air ...
SAS introduces child membership for EuroBonus programme.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Membership of the EuroBonus frequent flyer programme of Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has been extended by the carrier to travellers aged 17 and under, effective from 1 July. As a result, children will now ...
Grand Slam promotion announced by US Airways.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE:LCC) has announced the launch of its Grand Slam Promotion for members of its frequent-flyer programme, Dividend Miles. The airline said that, through to 30 September, members who register ...
CompactSafe explosives detection system certified in Israel.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The CompactSafe system from TraceGuard Technologies Inc (OTC BB:TCGD), a developer of technologies and solutions for improving automated explosives detection, has been approved in Israel. The Israeli ...
BroadFlex-3800 series of data recorders offered by DSPCon Inc.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new series of fight-capable data recorders has been introduced by DSPCon Inc, a supplier of dynamic data acquisition, analysis, archiving and recording solutions for aerospace, military and rotating machinery ...
FirstFlight establishes West Coast Division and appoints Richard Hodkinson as president.(appointment of Richard Hodkinson )(Brief article)
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD FirstFlight Inc (OTC BB: FFLT), a charter management and aviation services company, has appointed Richard Hodkinson as president of its new West Coast Division. Hodkinson founded Elite Aviation in 1994 ...
TAP and OnAir start trials of airborne mobile phone service.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD TAP Portugal, the Portuguese national air carrier, and OnAir, a telecomms company owned by Airbus and SITA which was created to provide telecomms services aboard passenger aircraft, announced on 2 July that ...
Slowdown in air cargo growth reported for May.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The International Air Transport Association (IATA), which represents some 230 airlines around the world, has said that a significant drop in cargo growth was registered in May 2008. Cargo demand increased ...
FAA issues warning not to take fireworks on holiday flights.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has warned travellers not to carry fireworks on board aircraft, ahead of the 4 July holiday. The agency said that passengers are not permitted to carry any ...
Copenhagen Airports A/S signs agreement with FedEx Express.
Jul 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Danish airport operator Copenhagen Airports A/S said on Wednesday (2 July) that it has signed an agreement with FedEx Express to provide a purpose-build cargo facility, including office space in a partnership which ...
Iceland Express postpones launch of Gatwick service.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Budget airline Iceland Express has moved the start date of its new flight between London's Gatwick Airport and Reykjavik, Iceland. The five-times-per-week service was scheduled to commence on 16 September ...
Cathay Pacific issues profit warning.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has warned that its 2008 financial results are expected to be "disappointing". Its financial performance is being hit by the high cost of fuel, but the company said ...
American Airlines and American Eagle report drop in June load factors.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines and regional carrier American Eagle Airlines, both subsidiaries of AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), have released their traffic statistics for June 2008. Both airlines saw a fall in load factors ...
US military airspace to open for commercial flights this weekend.(Brief article)
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US military is to make airspace available for commercial airline flights off the east coast of the United States this weekend. The aim is to help reduce delays over the 4 July holiday period. ...
American Eagle launches service from LaGuardia to Cedar Rapids.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new nonstop service between The Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids and New York's LaGuardia Airport has been launched by American Eagle Airlines, the regional affiliate of American Airlines. The route ...
JAL reduces connection time for domestic to international flights at Narita.(Japan Airlines)(Brief article)
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced that, effective from 18 July 2008, the minimum connection time from domestic flights to international flights at Terminal 2 of Narita Airport will be reduced from 80 minutes to 60 ...
Next-Generation Boeing 737 delivered to Sunwing Airlines.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) has announced that it has delivered a Next-Generation 737-800 to Sunwing Airlines, a carrier based in Toronto, Canada. The aircraft is the third new ...
Bombardier appoints Tim Lakata as Learjet sales director for northeastern US.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has appointed Tim Lakata as director of Learjet sales, Northeast United States, Bombardier Business Aircraft. Lakata will be based in Hartford, Connecticut and ...
Trial to be held in France over Concorde crash.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) and five people are to stand trial in connection with the crash of a Concorde jet in July 2000. French judicial officials have said that the parties will face a trial for ...
Business class fare sale announced by British Airways.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has announced the launch of a special USD1776 Club World (business class) fare from the US to London in order to celebrate the Independence Day holiday. The airline said that the special ...
June traffic figures announced by Southwest Airlines.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced its traffic figures for the month of June 2008. The carrier flew 6.9bn revenue passenger miles (RPMs) in June 2008, showing an increase of 0.7% as compared to ...
Taiwanese carriers to launch direct cross-strait charter flights.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan-based China Airlines and its subsidiary Mandarin Airlines will offer weekend direct charter flights to Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou and Xiamen in China from 4 July. China Airlines is offering ...
Allegiant Air records June load factor of 94%.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Allegiant Air LLC, a subsidiary of Allegiant Travel Company (Nasdaq: ALGT), has issued its traffic statistics for the month of June 2008. The airline carried 375,413 passengers, an increase of 33.1% from ...
Emirates launches Guangzhou service.(Brief article)
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai-based airline Emirates has introduced its new route to Guangzhou in China. The flights will be operated six times ...
Alaska Airlines to stop accepting cash payment for in-flight purchases.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines, part of Alaska Air Group Inc (NYSE: ALK), has said that from 5 August it will no longer accept cash onboard for in-flight purchases of meals, snacks, alcoholic drinks and digEplayers. ...
NWA Cargo fuel surcharges to rise again.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NWA Cargo, the cargo unit of Northwest Airlines (NYSE:NWA), has announced a new increase in its fuel surcharges in certain markets because of the continuing rise in the price of jet fuel. This is the ...
Gulfstream International Airlines reduces Florida capacity, adds new flights from Cleveland.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Gulfstream International Airlines, a subsidiary of Gulfstream International Group Inc (AMEX:GIA), is to reduce capacity within its Florida-based route system but add new flights from Cleveland, Ohio. The ...
Alliance formed between Continental and United pilots.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The pilots of Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) and United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) have said that they will work together as the two airlines form a global cooperation. The two groups of pilots, which are ...
New canine teams start work at Dulles Airport.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has certified three new canine teams which will work to detect explosives in the air cargo facilities at Virginia's Dulles International Airport. These ...
New president and CEO appointed at American Airlines Federal Credit Union.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Angela K. Owens has been named as the new president and chief executive officer of American Airlines Federal Credit Union (AA Credit Union). Owens has previously spent more than two ...
Republic Airways Holdings reports growth in passenger traffic for June.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airline holding company Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) has reported its preliminary passenger traffic results for June 2008. Revenue passenger miles increased by 12.3% compared with June last ...
Transaero reports strong growth for January-May period.
Jul 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Russia's Transaero Airlines has said that its key operational indicators all increased by more than 50% for the first five months of this year. In January-May 2008 the airline's revenue passenger ...
Regular Taiwan-China flights start.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airlines based in Taiwan and China have launched direct flights across the Taiwan Strait. This is the first time in almost 60 years that regular, direct flights between the two sides have operated ....
Qantas Freight to launch e-freight initiative in Australia.(Brief article)
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Qantas Freight is planning to roll-out its e-freight initiative in Australia by 2010. The carrier will work with the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the local airfreight industry to ...
Cathay Pacific reduces free baggage allowance on flights to North America.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has revised its free baggage allowance policy for Economy Class passengers travelling to North America. The airline said that the allowance would be adjusted for ...
CAA approves measures for controlled airspace around Robin Hood Airport.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The UK's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has announced that it has approved a number of new measures to improve the safety of air traffic control operations around Robin Hood Airport near Doncaster in the north of ...
FAA repair station approval announced by Boeing Australia Limited.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing Australia Limited, a subsidiary of US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA), has become the company's first certified US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) repair station based outside of the United States. ...
British Airways World Cargo to raise fuel surcharge.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways World Cargo has announced a new increase in its fuel surcharge. With effect from 17 July 2008 the surcharge will be GBP0.84 or USD1.30 or EUR1.30. ...
Spirit Airlines revises growth plan due to high fuel costs.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US-based low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines has announced a series of measures to cut costs and increase non-ticket revenue. The airline said that the current record-high fuel prices had forced it to revise ...
Jazz Air to cut 270 jobs.
Jul 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Following Air Canada's announcement in June that it is reducing its workforce by up to 2,000 positions, Jazz Air LP (TSX:JAZ.UN), which has a commercial agreement with Air Canada, yesterday (3 July) announced that ...