Norse Secures US Approval For Transatlantic Routes
The US Transportation Department (DOT) has given Scandinavian startup Norse Atlantic Airways the green light to launch scheduled commercial operations between Europe and the US. The long-haul LCC lodged an application in September for an exemption and foreign carrier permit, outlining plans to serve Fort Lauderdale (FLL), New York Stewart (SWF) and Ontario (ONT) from […]
Delta people key to Cirium award win for operational excellence
In another testament to the resilience of Delta people through the challenges of the pandemic, Delta Air Lines has been awarded the Platinum Award for operational excellence by aviation analytics firm Cirium. Cirium’s new annual award is presented to an airline with outstanding performance considering the complexity of the airline’s operation, volume of flights, diversity […]
JetBlue Promotes Lisa Reifer to Head of Finance and Treasury
JetBlue (NASDAQ: JBLU) announced that Lisa Studness Reifer has been named head of finance and treasury on the airline’s senior leadership team. Reifer, who will be celebrating 18 years with JetBlue in February, has served as vice president, infrastructure, properties and development since 2017. Reifer will be responsible for investor relations, treasury, and risk management, […]
easyJet partners with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions (CAeS) on development of zero-emission aircraft
easyJet, Europe’s leading airline, has announced it is working with Cranfield Aerospace Solutions to support the development of its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for commercial aircraft, as part of the airline’s ambition to de-carbonise aviation. Cranfield Aerospace Solutions is developing its hydrogen fuel cell propulsion system for an existing 9-seat Britten-Norman Islander aircraft, which […]
Passenger Traffic Improved in November; Omicron Restrictions Likely to Affect Period Ahead
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that the recovery in air travel continued in November 2021, prior to the emergence of Omicron. International demand sustained its steady upward trend as more markets reopened. Domestic traffic, however, weakened, largely owing to strengthened travel restrictions in China. Because comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are […]
Avianca To Launch Seven New Routes, Plans London Return
Seven new routes are to be opened by Avianca over the coming months, including two services between Colombia and the US. The planned network additions follow the inauguration of 17 routes during 2021 as part of an ambition to launch 50 new routes in three years. The latest services to be announced mean the Star […]
American Airlines and Aer Lingus Launch New Codeshare Agreement, Offering Customers More Choices for Travel Between the U.S. and Europe
Traveling between the United States and Ireland, also known as the Emerald Isle, will be simple, easy and more convenient for customers as American Airlines and Aer Lingus launch their codeshare agreement this week. To increase connectivity between the U.S and Europe for customers, American will place its code on Aer Lingus flights between London […]
Supply Chain Disruptions Halve November Air Cargo Growth
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air cargo markets showing slower growth in November 2021. Supply chain disruptions and capacity constraints impacted demand, despite economic conditions remaining favorable for the sector. As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all […]
Delta welcomes Scott Laurence as Vice President of Network Planning
Delta Air Lines will welcome Scott M. Laurence as Vice President – Network Planning beginning Jan. 18. Reporting directly to Joe Esposito, Senior Vice President – Network Planning, Scott will work to further strengthen Delta’s global network and joint venture partnerships while positioning the airline for continued success and long-term growth opportunities. With more than […]
Alaska Airlines names new regional vice president of California
Alaska Airlines named Neil Thwaites as the new regional vice president of California. In this role, Thwaites will develop and deliver upon Alaska’s strategic objectives for California, a market critical to Alaska’s long-term growth plan. An innovative, results-driven leader with diverse and international experience, Thwaites joins Alaska from TripArc, where he was vice president of […]
