Japan Airlines subsidiary J-AIR has introduced its first Embraer 190 into revenue service. The aircraft, JA241J (c/n 19000708), operated its maiden flight from Osaka/Itami to Kagoshima on May 10 and is the first of its kind in the country. “The…
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Aerolíneas Expansion
Aerolíneas Argentinas has revealed plans to expand its domestic and international network. The Buenos Aires-based flag carrier will add an additional weekly rotation from the Argentine capital to Barcelona from June – increasing the total to five – and will…
Record-Breaking Emirates
The Emirates Group is in a celebratory mood after posting a record profit of AED8.2 billion ($2.2 billion) for the year ending March 31. This marks a 50% increase over 2014/15, and is the Dubai-based company’s 28th consecutive year of…
First neos for Africa
Air Côte D’Ivoire has become the first African carrier to select the Airbus A320neo after placing a firm order for two examples. The deal, which also includes two A320ceos, is also the Abidjan-based flag carrier’s first direct agreement with the…
Polish Milestone
LOT Polish Airlines carried more than one million passengers during the first quarter of the year, the first time it has surpassed the landmark figure. The Warsaw-based flag carrier recorded year-on-year growth of 19%, which it attributed to the almost…
Connecting Scotland
Loganair has unveiled a new initiative aimed at improving domestic connections throughout Scotland. The 12-month trial, launched in partnership with ScotRail, will enable passengers flying with the airline to book onward rail tickets to anywhere in Scotland for a fixed…
Delta Boost for C Series
Delta Air Lines has delivered a major boost to Canadian manufacturer Bombardier after signing a firm order for 75 CS100s. The deal, valued at $5.6 billion at list prices, also includes a further 50 purchase options and is the largest…
A Taste of Finland
Finnair has embarked on a bold new strategy aimed at strengthening its position in the European and Asian air travel markets. The multi-faceted approach, which includes a new aircraft cabin design and a signature menu, is intended to give passengers…
New Recruitment Drive for easyJet
British low-cost carrier easyJet has launched a new recruitment programme aimed at adding up to 450 new pilots. This includes 400 new cadet pilot positions, along with a further 50 Direct Entry Captains. The Luton-based airline’s Head of Flight Operations,…
United Outlines Fleet Changes
United Airlines is accelerating the retirement of its Boeing 747-400s with the entire fleet to be phased out by the end of 2018. To fill the void left by the Jumbo’s withdrawal, the US carrier has converted some of its…
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