United Airlines JV takes stake in ExpressJet after SkyWest sell-off
ManaAir, a new regional airline operation partially owned by United Airlines, has agreed to purchase ExpressJet, setting the mainline carrier up with a purpose-built exclusive partner that it can use to support its hub-feeding growth strategy. Under the terms of the deal announced Dec. 18, Utah-based SkyWest Inc. is selling ExpressJet subsidiary to ManaAir for […]
IATA: Local issues in Latin America hinder air travel growth
The Latin America-Caribbean region is clearly seeing growth but is hamstrung by insufficient infrastructure and air traffic management, excessive costs and taxation. Briefing media at its Geneva headquarters, IATA executives said Latin American passenger levels were expected to double by 2034 and the air transport industry’s contribution to regional GDP has the potential to rise […]
CEO: Avianca Colombia to add European routes as demand grows
Bogota-based Avianca—which reported load factors of nearly 90% in the third quarter on hub routes to Europe—plans to add a second daily Bogota-London Heathrow service if slots are available. In addition, Avianca Holdings CEO Hernan Rincon told ATW the carrier is considering Zurich as the next destination in Europe because of its location in central […]
IATA: FedEx the largest cargo carrier in the world in 2017, followed by Emirates and UPS
IATA reported (06-Sep-2018) the top five airlines ranked by scheduled freight tonne kilometres flown for 2017 were: FedEx: 16.9 billion; Emirates: 12.7 billion; UPS: 11.9 billion; Qatar Airways: 11 billion; Cathay Pacific: 10.8 billion IATA World Air Transport Statistics Released The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced industry performance statistics for 2017. Worldwide annual air […]
Interjet appoints TAL as General Sales Agent for the UK
Mexican carrier Interjet Airlines has entrusted the global airline, travel and tourism representation organisation, TAL Aviation, to handle its marketing, sales, public relations and business development in the UK. Suzanne Mason, TAL Aviation UK"™s Sales Manager will be responsible for the operations in this market. With almost 270 daily flights, Interjet connects more than 50 […]
Hainan Airlines says plans to sell remaining stake in Brazilian carrier Azul
China"™s Hainan Airlines (600221.SS) said on Wednesday it plans to sell its remaining stake in Brazilian airline Azul SA (AZUL.N), but did not disclose details. The carrier, part of the sprawling and financially troubled HNA conglomerate, in April sold part of its stake in Azul to a subsidiary of United Airlines parent United Continental Holdings […]
Austrian Airlines appoints new CEO
The supervisory board of Austrian Airlines appointed Alexis von Hoensbroech as the new CEO of the Lufthansa subsidiary as of Aug. 1, succeeding Kay Kratky, who will step down after three years in July when his contract ends. Von Hoensbroech is currently Lufthansa Cargo CCO and a member of the executive board. In Frankfurt, Austrian […]
IndiGo"™s Chief Commercial Officer leaves airline
IndiGo today said its Chief Commercial Officer Sanjay Kumar is leaving the airline and would be replaced by William Boulter. Kumar, who has been associated with the no-frills carrier for the last 12 years, has put in his papers to pursue other career interests, IndiGo said in a release. His resignation would be effective from […]
IATA figures show dominance of Ryanair in Europe
Ryanair carried more passengers than easyJet and British Airways combined last year, according to figures just released from IATA. The latest World Airline Transport Statistics show Ryanair flew more than 128 million customers last year, the highest number of any European airline. EasyJet was the second largest, with 77 million passengers, and Lufthansa was the […]
Avianca revives plan for regional airline
Avianca has revived plans to launch a regional carrier with its fleet of ATR 72 turboprops, and will base the airline in Bogota. The Star Alliance carrier says in a securities filing that it has incorporated Regional Express Americas, a new company that will provide transportation and other services. Regional Express Americas has applied to […]
