WestJet’s new boss has international ambitions

WestJet’s new boss says he can see «no limit» to the international opportunities for the Calgary-based airline, eyeing potential growth in Asia, Europe and Latin America. CEO Ed Sims says that with advances in fuel efficiency and airplane technology, there’s opportunity not only to take more Canadians abroad, but to attract more travellers to Canada. […]

Cathay Pacific group signs MOU for 32 A321neo aircraft

Cathay Pacific Group has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Airbus for 32 A321neo single-aisle aircraft. The aircraft will be operated by Cathay Dragon, the regional carrier of the Group, on services linking its Hong Kong home base with destinations across Asia. The new A321neo aircraft will replace and modernise Cathay Dragon"™s current in-service […]

Boeing Board Elects Caroline Kennedy as New Director

The Boeing (NYSE: BA) board of directors has elected Caroline B. Kennedy as a new member. Caroline Kennedy «Ambassador Kennedy brings to the Boeing board professional, diplomatic and global perspectives that are highly valued in our rapidly evolving and increasingly competitive global business environment,» said Boeing Chairman, President and CEO Dennis Muilenburg. «Her diversity of […]

Airbus presents the A380plus

Airbus is presenting a development study for an enhanced A380, the "A380plu". The study includes aerodynamic improvements in particular new, large winglets and other wing refinements that allow for up to 4% fuel burn savings. Added to an optimised A380 maintenance programme and the enhanced cabin features first shown at Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX) in […]