Mexican airline interested in buying Russian MC-21 passenger jet
The Mexican carrier Interjet is interested in acquiring Russian MS-21 aircraft, company president Miguel Aleman Velasco told RIA Novosti. "We are very interested in the MC-21, because its components are lighter, it consumes less fuel"¦ Its engines are from North America, but we hope that Russia will make its own engines, which will make the […]
Gatwick named the top airport
GATWICK has scooped three top awards at separate ceremonies. It won: – Airport of the Year at the National Transport Awards – Global environmental award for its world-first waste plant at the Digital Impact Awards – Digital In-house Team of the Year at the Digital Impact Awards. Chris Woodroofe, Chief Operating Officer, Gatwick Airport, said:"These […]
IATA supports passenger service charge equalization in Malaysia
IATA is supporting the Malaysian Aviation Commission"™s (MAVCOM) efforts to bring passenger service charges (PSC) at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2), in line with the city"™s primary airport terminal. The Malaysian government had set the PSC for KLIA2"”which opened in May 2014"”at the same level as the previous Low-Cost Carrier Terminal at Kuala Lumpur […]
Island Air files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Island Air will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but officials said ticketing and flights will continue as normal. The filing is needed, the airline said in a news release, «in an effort to continue normal operations while navigating through legal challenges recently presented by the lessors of its aircraft.» The airline added, «The bankruptcy […]
Jetex and CFly Aviation to Develop First Private Terminal at Guarulhos International Airport
Jetex Flight Support and Brazilian operator CFLY Aviation have won a tender to develop and manage a new private terminal and FBO at São Paulo Guarulhos International Airport (GRU/SBGR), Brazil, over the next 15 years. The new partnership venture reflects the growing importance of business aviation in the region, and further extends Jetex"™s footprint in […]
Myrtle Beach airport eyes 19 new direct-flight destinations
The Myrtle Beach International Airport is planning to dangle several financial incentives to expand the Grand Strand tourism market to snowbirds as far west as Denver and as far north as Albany, New York. The list of other new target markets includes Houston, Texas; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Peoria or Bloomington, Illinois; South Bend, […]
Air Canada"™s new partnership with Amadeus will improve customer experience
Air Canada has signed a new agreement with Amadeus that will enhance customer experience, improve profitability and operational performance in support of its growing international network. The carrier has signed for the full Amadeus Altéa Suite passenger service system (PSS) including reservations, inventory, and departure control solutions. The Amadeus Altéa Suite, once fully implemented, will […]
Passenger Airport Charges Double in 10 Years: Tighter Regulation Needed
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) calls on the European Union to significantly strengthen economic regulation of major European airport monopolies by focusing on the interests of passengers. Enforcing greater cost-efficiency at Europe"™s airports will feed through into cheaper air fares, stimulate travel and enhance European competitiveness. In turn, this will support jobs and grow […]
JetBlue to Decide on Transatlantic Flights by Year’s End, CEO Hayes Says
JetBlue (JBLU – Get Report) CEO Robin Hayes said that the sixth-largest airline in the U.S. would decide whether or not to offer transatlantic flights at the end of the year. Hayes was speaking on Monday at the APEX Expo, which brings together airlines, buyers, and suppliers of those that influence the passenger experience. JetBlue, […]
Virgin America acquisition ‘propelled’ Alaska’s growth
The acquisition of Virgin America has «propelled» Alaska Airlines Group «five-plus years into the future», the buyer’s vice-president of capacity John Kirby believes. Speaking at an airline briefing at World Routes in Barcelona on 24 September, Kirby said the tie-up had given Alaska the «critical mass» it needed to develop its market presence in California […]
