Embraer E190-E2 completa test VMU
Embraer realiza los test VMU en su avión de nueva generación E190-E2 conforme el programa para la obtención de su certificación y así, proceder a la entrega del primer Embraer E2 a la aerolínea noruega Widerøe Airlines en abril de 2018. Con los test VMU (Velocity Minimun Unstick) se permite calcular la velocidad mínima a […]
Qantas and Virgin Australia ban smart suitcases due to explosion and fire risk from their built-in batteries
Qantas and Virgin Australia have sent smart suitcases packing, banning them from the cargo hold and cabin unless their lithium-ion batteries can be removed. The moves follow announcements from three U.S. airlines "” American Airlines, Delta and Alaska "” that a ban on the suitcases would take effect on January 15, with United and Southwest […]
2018: The year airline Wi-Fi will takeoff
Wi-Fi is taking to the skies, and 25% of passenger journeys on planes "” or 1 billion trips "” will be on an aircraft with in-flight connectivity (IFC) in 2018, according to a Deloitte prediction. The number represents a 20% year-over-year increase in IFC and could generate airlines close to $1 billion in revenue. At […]
United Airlines will fly to Tahiti
Those dreaming of a vacation to the South Pacific just got a new option to fly non-stop from the mainland United States. United Airlines is turning to Tahiti for its latest overseas route, part of an recent international expansion at the carrier that shows no signs of letting up. United will begin flying to the […]
Air China and Air Canada Expand Strategic Cooperation, Strengthening Canada-China Network in Advance of Full Joint Venture
Air Canada and Air China Limited today announced that the airlines will expand their mutual codeshare services and lounge agreement in time for the 2018 Canada-China Year of Tourism, recognizing the importance of tourism and trade between the two countries. As Air Canada and Air China work toward finalizing their planned joint venture, while satisfying […]
LATAM Airlines Group reporta estadísticas operacionales preliminares para noviembre 2017
LATAM Airlines Group S.A. y sus filiales ("LATAM Airlines Group", "Grupo LATAM Airline" o "la Compañía") (NYSE: LTM / IPSA: LTM) el grupo de aerolíneas líder de Latinoamérica en el transporte de pasajeros y carga, dio a conocer hoy las estadísticas preliminares de tráfico para noviembre de 2017 comparadas con noviembre 2016. El tráfico de […]
Lufthansa Group reports 32% growth in November
Lufthansa Group airlines transported 10.1 million passengers in November, an increase of 32% compared to the year-ago month. ASK were up 22.3%, sales increased 25.6% and load factor improved 2 points to 77.8% year-over-year (YOY). The strong growth has been mainly attributed the first full month of the insolvent airberlin ceasing operations. The disappearance of […]
Government should allow foreign airlines to bid for Air India: IATA chief executive
The Indian government should sell its entire stake in Air India, a top executive at the International Air Transport Association (IATA) said. In an interview with ET, IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac said the government’s decision to divest stake in the national carrier was a good move. «We support privatisation of Air India. […]
IATA Sees Good Times Continuing for Airlines
Airlines expect to record their fourth consecutive year of "sustainable profit" in 2018 on continued rising passenger growth and cargo, International Air Transport Association (IATA) leaders reported at the airline trade association"™s annual media day. Forecasts suggest a 6 percent increase in business travelers, to 4.3 billion, despite a 3 percent increase in ticket prices, […]
IATA chief calls for ‘restoration of air connectivity to Qatar’ amid blockade
IATA director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac speaks during the Global Media Day in Geneva Pratap John International Air Transport Association (IATA) director general and CEO Alexandre de Juniac has again called for restoration of air connectivity to Qatar that has been impacted because of the blockade by some of its neighbouring countries. "We […]
