Airlines News
Airlines Ryanair to invest $300m at Manchester Airport
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has announced to invest additional $300m at Manchester Airport. The airline will base 3 new aircraft.
Airlines Lufthansa group standardizes its A320 fleet
Lufthansa Group has announced the standardization of its Airbus A320 fleet.
Airlines Niki Lauda selected to buy Niki
The new Austrian insolvency administration has selected the former Formula One champion and founder of Niki to buy the bankrupt airline.
Airlines Hawaiian Airlines and Jetstar Group announce interline partnership
The new cooperation will offer new connection flights for New Zealand and Japanese travelers.
Airlines Spicejet plans to bring seaplanes to India
Indian low cost carrier Spicejet has announced to explore the possibility of manufacturing seaplanes in West-Bengal.
Airlines Backbone Aviation ceases operations
Danish Backbone Aviation has ceased all operations and filed for voluntary bankruptcy.
Airlines Frontier Airlines and Volaris announce codeshare agreement
The two low cost carrier Frontier and Volaris have announced a codeshare agreement.
Airlines South African Airlines to reduce domestic operations
South African Airlines (SAA) has announced to withdraw most of its operations in the South African domestic market. Low-Cost subsidiary Mango will take over most of the routes.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines announces re-launch of Zambia Airways
Ethiopian Airlines has announced to partner with the Zambian government for the re-launch of Zambia Airways.
Airlines Indian government splits Air India into four parts for sale
The Indian government has announced to split Air India into four separate parts.
Airlines Germania retires Boeing fleet
Germania will retire its Boeing 737 fleet in the next 15 months.
Airlines Ryanair announces interest in parts of Niki
Irish low cost carrier Ryanair has expressed its interest in buying parts of Austria’s Niki.
Airlines SBC AG acquires Belair
German SBC AG has announced to take over Swiss former Air Berlin subsidiary Belair Airlines AG.
Airlines Ethiopian Airlines plans long-haul operations from Ivory Coast
Ethiopian Airlines has signed an agreement to commence long-haul operations from Ivory Coast’s capital Abidjan in 2018.
Airlines Alaska Airlines and Virgin America gain single operating certificate
The US Federal Aviation Authority issued the single operating certificate for the two carriers.
Airlines SaudiGulf Airlines announces international routes
SaudiGulf Airlines has announced to launch international operations in March 2018.
Airlines Kenya Airways to commence flights to New York
The national carrier has announced to start selling tickets for the new route.
Airlines India allows foreign investment in Air India
India’s Prime Minister Modi and his cabinet has decided to allow foreign investment of up to 49% stake in Air India.
Airlines Lufthansa Group to acquire 8000 new employees in 2018
The Deutsche Lufthansa AG has announced to hire more than 8000 new employees this year.
Airlines Emirates and Etihad cooperate in aviation security
Emirates and Etihad have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for cooperation in aviation security.
