Norwegian airline could spell better air access to Dominica
Dominica"™s minister for tourism and urban renewal has revealed that the government is putting plans in place to engage the low-cost airline Norwegian in efforts to improve air access into Dominica. The carrier is providing flights to the neighbouring French islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique from the US, and there are discussions with Air Antilles […]
Boeing forecasts need for 2.1 million new airline personnel by 2036
Boeing projects the world"™s commercial aviation industry will require at least 2.1 million new operational personnel"”pilots, technicians and cabin crew"”by 2036. As detailed in its 2017 Pilot and Technician Outlook released July 25, Boeing estimates the global airline industry by 2036 will need 637,000 new commercial airline pilots, 648,000 new commercial airline maintenance technicians and […]
Airline that hasn’t flown a single passenger in 27 years may take off
For a long time Baltia"‹ Air was known as the joke airline of the industry. The company was registered for 27 years and owned one of the biggest jets in the world but it never flew a passenger, sold a seat or delivered any cargo. It was even forced to sell its only plane – […]
Hawaiian Airlines adding three routes between neighbor islands and West Coast
Hawaiian Airlines said today it will add three new daily routes between the neighbor islands and the U.S. West Coast in early 2018. The airline said it will expand its West Coast presence by adding direct routes between Portland and Maui; Oakland and Kauai; and Los Angeles and Kona. The arrival of A321neo jets enabled […]
JetBlue Strengthens Leadership Team with Operational and Finance Appointments
JetBlue has announced several appointments to its leadership team, further demonstrating the airline"™s commitment to operational and financial excellence. Ursula Hurley has been named vice president, structural programs. The role was formerly held by Steve Priest prior to his appointment as JetBlue"™s chief financial officer in February 2017. Hurley will have responsibility for overseeing large […]
BA boss Cruz sets out "˜two airlines in one"™ strategy
The boss of British Airways has disclosed plans to split the airline in two. The aim of the "two airlines in one" strategy is to make it a premium carrier at the front of its aircraft and a budget one at the back. The disclosure by chairman and chief executive Alex Cruz came as part […]
New destinations come to DIA as airport lowers airline costs
More flights servicing new destinations are coming to Denver International Airport. The airport is celebrating its fourth new international destination in just three months. As Denver grows, so too does its airport. Experts say the Denver market is hot and airlines are taking notice. A dozen new nonstop destinations have been announced for DIA in […]
Airline Stocks Soar Despite Irate Passengers
The stocks of major airlines including United Continental Holdings Inc. have been soaring in spite of customer scandals that were expected to hurt business, according to The Financial Times. These companies have been providing optimistic forecasts for their financial performance as of late. (For more, see also: 3 Best Airline ETFs for 2017.) Climbing Revenue […]
Global airline shares up: IATA
Global airline shares have increased and outperformed the global equity index for the third month in a row in June, said the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its June Airlines Financial Monitor released. IATA said the share prices had risen by over 20 per cent since the start of the year and were currently […]
Global airline shares up 44% y-o-y in June, says IATA
Global airline share prices increased and outperformed the global equity index for the third month in a row in June, according to the International Air Transport Association (IATA). In its June 2017 Airline Financial Monitor released today, IATA said airline shares had risen by more than 20% since start-2017, and are currently around 44% higher […]
