Airline Industry Information back issues from September 2008:
Duke Realty Corporation to build new office campus for GE Aviation.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Duke Realty Corporation (NYSE:DRE), a developer, manager and leaser of real estate, announced on Friday (29 August) that the company has been selected to construct a new office campus for GE Aviation, a business ...
AirTran announces flight cancellations.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced the cancellation of flights because of the projected route of Hurricane Gustav. Services to and from Gulfport and Biloxi, ...
Southwest airlines temporarily ceases operations in New Orleans.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced the cancellation of flights following predictions of extreme weather as a result of Hurricane Gustav. The airline cancelled all flights to and from New ...
UK Border Agency trials automated border control system provided by Fujitsu Services.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK Border Agency has unveiled a trial of an automated border control system at Manchester International airport in the UK. The system has reportedly been provided by European IT services group Fujitsu ...
Continental Airlines announces station closures due to Hurricane Gustav.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced station closures for various cities that will occur today (1 September) because of Hurricane Gustav. Cities affected are New Orleans, Lafayette, Alexandria, ...
Delta temporarily ceases operations in New Orleans.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) announced yesterday (31 August) that it would be ceasing operations from New Orleans from 18:00 Central Time due to Hurricane Gustav. The airline also stated that customers ...
Grand Cayman given all-clear from Hurricane Gustav.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Grand Cayman in the Cayman Islands was issued with the all-clear from Hurricane Gustav by the government of the Cayman Islands at 12:00 EDT on Saturday (30 August). Owen Roberts International Airport was ...
American Airlines files request to defer launch of new service.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has reported that it has filed a request with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to delay the launch of a new route to China. The request is for a waiver allowing the airline to ...
United Airlines announces new Portland services.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has announced two new services operated by United Express regional partner SkyWest. The airline will be operating two daily flights between Portland and both Klamath Falls ...
APG-GA announces new insurance package for airline customers.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD APG Global Associates (APG-GA), a network for airline distribution and financial services, has announced that it will be offering an insurance package, API, in conjunction with European insurance group GAN ...
Emirates receives two Boeing 777 aircraft.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai-based airline Emirates has taken delivery of two Boeing 777 aircraft, it was announced on Friday (29 August). The aircraft, a Boeing 777-200LR and a 777-300ER, increase ...
Staff at LAX return to work.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Workers at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) have returned to work following a strike. Staff who provide services including security at terminals, gates and cargo facilities, wheelchair assistance, ...
Continental Airlines offers PayPal option.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced that it will be offering customers the option to pay for flight using PayPal. Customers with a PayPal account will be able to use the ...
easyJet reschedules Morocco flights.(easyJet Airline Company Ltd.)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD easyJet has announced that it has rescheduled flights to and from Morocco as a result of the country ending its daylight saving time earlier than previously expected, between midnight on 31 August and 1 September. ...
China Airlines and Hainan Airlines offer joint mileage programme.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan-based China Airlines has announced that it will be cooperating with Hainan Airlines, a Chinese carrier, on a joint mileage programme. Members of both airlines' ...
CASA reports results of Qantas safety review.(Financial report)
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has reported the results of a review into the safety of Qantas. The CASA has told Qantas to take various action to improve safety and meet its own ...
British Airways offers special fares between Denver and London.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has announced that it is offering a special fare between Denver and London to celebrate the fact that it has been flying between the cities for ten years. There will be one way, Club World ...
easyJet reduces POS fees.(easyJet Airline Company Ltd.)(point of sale)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD easyJet has announced plans to reduce point of sale (POS) fees on bookings. The fees are for bookings that are made through Global Distribution Systems (GDS) and other approved third part distribution ...
Etihad adds flights over Ramadan.
Sep 01, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, has announced that it will be providing additional flights during Ramadan. The airline is adding 24 flights between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah, ...
Continental Airlines announces latest adjustments to flights.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) announced yesterday (1 September) that it is continuing to adjust its operations in response to Hurricane Gustav. The airline stated that it would be resuming flight ...
Swedish aircraft humidity control systems provider CTT Systems AB wins largest ever retrofit order.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish aircraft humidity control systems provider CTT Systems AB (OMX Stockholm: CTT) said on Tuesday (2 September) that it has received a large retrofit order for its Zonal Drying system from an unnamed major ...
AirTran Airways releases schedule for resumption of operations.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced plans to resume services to cities that have been affected by Hurricane Gustav. Flights to and from Gulfport-Biloxi ...
British Airways World Cargo offers new option for unaccompanied pets.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways World Cargo has announced that it will be enabling customers to send dogs, cats and ferrets unaccompanied into London's Gatwick Airport from approved non-European origins. According to the ...
AirTran Airways launches fare sale.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has launched a fare sale for travel to all of the airline's destinations. The special fares are available for one-way travel and do not ...
Jet Airways announces change to Kochi-Kuwait flights.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Indian airline Jet Airways has announced that it has rescheduled the flight times of its Kochi to Kuwait service. The flight, number 9W 574, will now depart from Kochi International Airport in India at ...
Finnair Plc forms joint venture with Finncomm Airlines.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc (OMX Helsinki:FIA1S) said on Tuesday (2 September) that Finnair and Finncomm Airlines have formed a joint venture, Finnish Aircraft Maintenance Oy (FAM), which will specialise in ...
Virgin Atlantic in financial talks over purchase of Gatwick Airport - report.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic has been holding talks with its financial partners concerning a potential bid for London Gatwick Airport. The airline currently has a stake in the consortium, which owns UK air traffic ...
Ryanair announces winter schedule.(Brief article)
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair has launched its 2008/2009 winter schedule, which has been extended to 18 April 2009 in order to include the Easter holidays. The programme contains 101 routes, which ...
EADS plans expansion of site in Germany.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EADS, a European aerospace group, has announced plans for a new factory that will expand its site at Augsburg, Germany. The factory will be manufacturing parts for EADS' ...
Qantas flight diverted to Frankfurt.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A Qantas flight was diverted to Frankfurt on Sunday (31 August) due to a vibration in the engine. Flight 31 was operating a service from Sydney to London and was forced to divert and land at Frankfurt ...
Luton airport to deploy multilingual system.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD London Luton Airport will be deploying a multilingual communication system. The facility is known as Aviavox and is linked to the airport's flight departure schedule, with the ability to make ...
Dubai Airports announces date for opening of new terminal.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai Airports has reported that it will be starting a phased transition of operations to the new Terminal 3 at Dubai International on 14 October 2008. The opening of the terminal, which will be ...
European Commission ends probe into Ryanair's ticketing polices - report.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Commission has ended its probe into Irish carrier Ryanair concerning the airline's attempts to stop passengers using screen-scraping websites to make bookings. The organisation was ...
US Airways to launch service between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Israel Ministry of Tourism has announced that US Airways is launching a new nonstop service between Philadelphia and Tel Aviv next year. The year-round, daily service will begin ...
AirTran Airways announces new appointment.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced the appointment of Steven A. Rossum as executive vice president of corporate development. As part of the role, Rossum will ...
AirTran Airways offers double rewards points.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced that A+ Rewards members will be offered double credits. Four credits per round trip will be ...
Porter Airlines exercises options for two new aircraft.
Sep 02, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Porter Airlines, a regional passenger carrier based at Toronto City Centre Airport, has announced that it will be exercising existing options for two Bombardier Aerospace Q400 aircraft. The two aircraft ...
Southwest Airlines delays resumption of operations in New Orleans.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines has announced that it will not be resuming operations at New Orleans' Louis Armstrong International Airport today (3 September). The earliest that the airline will start operating at ...
JetBlue offers customers chance to change flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (NASDAQ:JBLU) has announced that it will not charge customers with flights booked to or from Nassau in the Bahamas fees or fare differences to change their plans due to the expected path of Tropical ...
TDG's UFI device receives European Aviation Safety Agency STC approval.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD TDG Aerospace, a manufacturer of safety solutions for the commercial aviation industry, has announced that the European Aviation Safety Agency has issued STC EASA.IM.A.A.02796, permitting the installation of TDG's ...
Continental Airlines releases August traffic results.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has announced its traffic figures for August 2008. Consolidated revenue passenger miles for the month were 9.1bn, an increase of 0.7% compared to August 2007, with ...
Southwest Airlines to stop accepting cash payments in-flight.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) has announced that it will no longer be accepting cash as a method of payment on flights. The airline will only accept payment by debit or credit card for products sold on ...
Delta passengers may change flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced that customers with flights affected by Tropical Storm Hanna will be able to change their booking without incurring any extra charges. Customers who were scheduled ...
First Aviation Services reports second quarter results.(Financial report)
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD First Aviation Services Inc (PINKSHEETS:FAVS), a provider of services to the aviation industry, has announced its results for the second quarter of 2008, ending 31 July 2008. The company reported net ...
Virgin America to launch New York-Las Vegas route.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin America is preparing to launch a new service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Las Vegas McCarran International Airport. The inaugural flight will be ...
easyJet announces new service to Turkey.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UK-based budget airline easyJet has reported that it will be launching a new route between London's Gatwick Airport and Istanbul in Turkey. The new daily, non-stop service will be launched on ...
Three airlines join ANA ProFlyer Bonus scheme.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Japanese airline ANA has announced that its ANA ProFlyer Bonus (APF) reward scheme will be extended to include more of its Star Alliance partner airlines. Austrian Airlines, Scandinavian Airlines and ...
AirTran Airways to change terminal at LAX.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE:AAI), has announced that it will be relocating to Terminal 6 at Los Angeles International ...
Austrian Airlines receives eVU IFE systems.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD e.Digital Corporation (OTCBB:EDIG), a provider of dedicated portable entertainment systems and patented flash memory-related technology, has announced that it has delivered an opening eVU portable in-flight ...
American Airlines aircraft blows tyre during takeoff.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An American Airlines aircraft blew a tyre yesterday (2 September) while taking off from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The Boeing 737, which was departing for Toronto, ...
British Airways reports August traffic.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has announced traffic figures for August 2008. Revenue passenger kilometres for the month showed a decrease of 1.6% compared to August 2007, while available seat kilometres increased by ...
Ryanair announces three new routes from the UK.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Ryanair has announced that it will be launching three new routes from the UK. The airline will be operating a daily service between Liverpool and Beauvais Airport, Paris, starting from 3 November 2008 ....
NAV CANADA releases figures for July traffic.(Brief article)
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NAV CANADA, Canada's civil air navigation services provider, has announced traffic figures for July 2008. The figures are measured in weighted charging units for en-route, terminal and oceanic air ...
TACA joins Points.com's network.
Sep 03, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Points International Ltd (TSX:PTS) (OTCBB:PTSEF), the owner and operator of a loyalty point management programme, has announced that El Salvador-based airline TACA International Airlines SA has joined the network of ...
AirTran restarts service to New Orleans airport.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), said on Wednesday (3 September) that it was ready to resume flights to New Orleans, Louisiana following Hurricane Gustav. The airline was ...
Boeing facing strike action after union vote.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Employees of US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) have voted to go on strike, but their union leaders have agreed to delay the walkout for 48 hours. This will allow mediation talks to take place between ...
Midwest Airlines signs deal with Republic Airways Holdings for operation of 12 aircraft.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Midwest Airlines has entered into an agreement with Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) for its Republic Airlines subsidiary to operate Midwest Connect services. Under this agreement Republic ...
CRJ1000 NextGen prototype makes first flight.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has announced the successful inaugural flight of a prototype CRJ1000 NextGen aircraft. The aircraft flew for three hours and 25 minutes, reaching an altitude ...
Northwest Airlines offers bonus miles with new promotion.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A new travel promotion has been introduced by Northwest Airlines (NYSE: NWA) for members of its WorldPerks frequent flyer scheme. 'Mountains of Miles' offers the chance to earn bonus miles by completing a ...
World Airways signs new agreement with Air France.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aero Logistics Inc, has signed a new contract with Air France to operate a cargo aircraft on routes from France to North Africa. The carrier will also operate a ...
FAA approves change to Wingspeed XLLink STC.(Supplemental Type Certificate )(Brief article)
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD L2 Consulting Services Inc has received US regulatory approval for a change to Supplemental Type Certificate ST10679SC for the Boeing 747 Wingspeed XLLink Flight Information System and Triple Teledyne EFB. ...
Gulf Air to purchase additional 787s.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft maker Boeing Co (NYSE: BA) has reported that the company has agreed a letter of intent with Bahrain-based Gulf Air for eight 787 Dreamliner ...
Canada's Porter Airlines to acquire two more Bombardier Q400 aircraft.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian airline Porter Airlines has signed an agreement with aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace to convert options for two 70-seat Q400 turboprop aircraft. ...
New product enables airlines to offer hotel sales online.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EzRez Software Inc, a company that provides a travel inventory network and ancillary revenue tools, has introduced a new product to help airlines sell hotel accommodation online. EzPlus Hotel makes use of ...
Canadian government invests in development of new landing gear technologies.
Sep 04, 2008 ... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2008 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Heroux-Devtek Inc (TSX: HRX), a Canadian manufacturer of aerospace and industrial products, is to receive a repayable investment of CAD27m from the Canadian government. The money will go towards the ...