How Vancouver became China’s aviation hub to the West
There are few pop culture icons better known on both sides of the Pacific than Jackie Chan. The action-movie star’s work across US and Asian film made him an obvious choice to represent Hong Kong Airlines and fly on the airline’s first flight to North America. The Hong Kong-based airline — as its name suggests […]
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 – […]
Air France announces Joon; Luxury airline for millennials
«Joon will not be a low-cost airline» said Air France. «It will offer original products and services that reflect those of Air France.» Skewing toward the high end of the market is an unusual choice for most brands that want millennial dollars, but might be a more natural option for Air France which has traditionally […]
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 […]
IATA and Airlines for America Launch Baggage Tracking Campaign
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and Airlines for America (A4A), have launched a year-long global campaign related to baggage tracking with the goal of reducing mishandled bags in addition to increasing efficiency in baggage operations. Annually, more than 4 billion bags are carried by airlines globally. Less than 0.43 percent do not arrive with […]
New aviation director at Rick Husband Amarillo International Airport presents plan update to board
Michael Conner, the new director of aviation for Rick Husband International Airport, presented an update on the airport"™s master plan during his first Airport Advisory Board of the City of Amarillo earlier this week. Drafts of the master plan have been reviewed by airport staff, Conner said Monday, and they are currently reviewing the Airport […]
Airport chief tells Government to look beyond Heathrow in upcoming aviation strategy
The Government"™s forthcoming aviation strategy should not focus solely on expansion at Heathrow, a major airport group has said. Charlie Cornish, chief executive of Manchester Airports Group, said he had been engaged in talks with ministers for the past 18 months ahead of the publication of the country"™s airport strategy later this year. Mr Cornish […]
Middle East aviation growth rate to be highest: IATA chief
Despite the challenges facing the aviation industry, its future will be «promising» and its growth rate in the Middle East will be the highest and fastest in the world, Alexandre de Juniac, director general and CEO of International Air Transport Association (IATA), said in an interview with Qatar Sky magazine. «The future of aviation is […]
First Direct Flights from Incheon Int"™l Airport to Central America Launched
The first direct flights to Central America from Incheon International Airport has launched. According to the Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) on July 3, Mexico"™s largest air carrier Aeromexico has officially started operating direct flights between Incheon and Mexico City, the Central American country"™s capital, on the same day. The airline will use a Boeing […]
El Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez es el segundo lugar más representativo de los chalacos
De acuerdo al VII Informe de percepción sobre calidad de vida, elaborado por el observatorio ciudadano Lima Cómo Vamos; el Aeropuerto Internacional Jorge Chávez, operado por Lima Airport Partners (LAP), es considerado como el segundo lugar más representativo del Callao, luego de la Fortaleza del Real Felipe. En la investigación realizada, el 43% de la […]
