Saudia has taken delivery of its first directly-bought A320 from Airbus. October 28: Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) took delivery of its first directly-bought A320 from Airbus at a delivery ceremony in Toulouse. Earlier in October, it took delivery of a…

The government of the Republic of Senegal has decided to form a new national carrier October 30: Following the liquidation of Air Senegal International on April 24, the government of the Republic of Senegal has decided to form a new…

Air France has taken delivery of its first A380. October 30: Air France has taken delivery of its first A380, the twentieth to be delivered by Airbus. The aircraft was handed over at a ceremony in Hamburg, Germany. Air France…

Rolls-Royce has won a $720m order to supply Trent 700 engines for ten Virgin Atlantic Airbus A330s. October 30: British aerospace company Rolls-Royce has won an order worth approximately $720m to supply Trent 700 engines for ten Virgin Atlantic Airbus…

Continental Airlines has become the 25th member of the Star Alliance partnership. October 27: Continental Airlines has become the 25th member of the Star Alliance partnership, and at the same time the first major airline to ‘jump’ from one global…

British Airways (BA) cabin crew are to hold a ballot on potential strike action. October 27: ATWOnline reports that British Airways (BA) cabin crew are to hold a ballot on potential strike action. BA wants to implement changes to the…

Demetrios Geniris, a Service Team Leader at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 1, has been honoured for the lives he saved whilst going about his normal day. October 26: Demetrios Geniris, a Service Team Leader at London Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 1,…

Washington Dulles International Airport’s expanded arrivals terminal has opened. October 26: Washington Dulles International Airport’s expanded arrivals terminal opened, doubling the size of the original hall. It’s the first of a three-phase expansion plan for the arrivals building that will…

His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent has opened Birmingham International Airport’s new £50 million International Pier. October 23: His Royal Highness the Duke of Kent opened Birmingham International Airport’s new £50 million International Pier which replaces the original built…

Spanish airline Iberia has announced plans to restructure. October 22: Spanish airline Iberia has announced plans to restructure “to address the dramatic [financial] situation now faced by the airline” according to a recent press release. Called ‘Plan 2012’, the airline…