Unite,BA agree to hold talks 2010-1-8Unite, the labour union representing British Airways's (BA) cabin crew, said it had agreed with the UK airline to hold talks in an effort to avoid a walkout, the Wall Street Journal reported.
After a year of pain, airlines claw back revenue 2010-1-8Evidence is mounting that the nation's battered airline industry has turned a corner as it heads into 2010, despite grappling with heightened security concerns and volatile fuel costs, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Shantou airport to open for foreign planes 2010-1-8The Shantou Waisha Airport, operational for both military and civilian flights, in south China's Guangdong Province will open to foreign planes partially soon, Xinhua reported.
Swissport feels minimal impact of Geneva strike 2010-1-7Strike action by a small number of Swissport staff at Geneva Airport is having a limited effect on its ground handling operations, the company said, with management staff, airport partners and additional personnel from its Zurich and Basel operations drafted in to help provide support.
Schiphol cautious about cargo growth in 2010 2010-1-7Europe's third-largest cargo airport, Amsterdam Schiphol, is expecting a modest recovery this year, predicting around 1% growth in freight volumes.
Hainan Air gets approval for share placement 2010-1-7China's No. 4 carrier Hainan Airlines has received approval from the stock regulator for a private placement of 595 million new shares worth US$440 million, reported Reuters.
Mesa Air first carrier to go under in 2010 2010-1-7The airline industry downturn claimed its first US casualty in more than a year as Mesa Air filed for bankruptcy protection.The regional carrier plans to continue flying for three major US airlines but cut more aircraft from its fleet in an effort to exit bankruptcy this year.
Thai Airways exec in baggage scandal 2010-1-7Thai Airways board executive chairman Wallop Bhukkanasut has resigned amid allegations he and his wife evaded excess baggage charges on a flight from Japan to Bangkok, according to Dow Jones Newswires.
Manchester flights resume as weather improves 2010-1-6Manchester Airport reopened as of 1pm today after suspending flights this morning due to heavy snow, and arrivals have started to land at the airport.
Idle Cathay freighter back in the skies 2010-1-6After storing it in the Californian desert for a year, Cathay Pacific Airways is returning one of its five parked 747-400 freighters to service as it banks on growth in world cargo demand.
SAS sells 18 planes to US-based firm 2010-1-6Scandinavian airline SAS said it had contracted to sell 18 MD-80 aircraft to US-based firm Allegiant Travel Company for an undisclosed amount, Reuters reported.
Turkish Airlines to buy 20 Airbus by 2012 2010-1-6International carrier Turkish Airlines (THY) said it has decided to buy 20 Airbus planes between 2011 and 2012, including 14 Airbus A321-200 and six Airbus A319-100, Dow Jones reported.
Continental's new CEO offers to forgo salary 2010-1-6Continental Airlines said that its new chief executive Jeff Smisek has agreed to forgo his annual salary and bonus beginning with the 2010 calendar year unless the company turns a profit each year, Reuters reported.
Pressure mounts on Frankfurt over night flight ban 2010-1-5Lufthansa Cargo freight handlers dropped their tools and stopped working for two hours one day last month at Frankfurt Airport, sending a strong signal to German politicians and others, that the carrier fiercely opposed the threat of a ban on night flights at Frankfurt airport.
AA Cargo sets sights on Asia shipments to Latin America 2010-1-5American Airlines is preparing to launch its second China route. Four years after the start of Chicago-Shanghai flights the US carrier is getting ready to mount Chicago-Beijing service in April. As on the Shanghai sector, it will deploy B777 aircraft on the new route.
US, Japan agree on 'open skies' 2010-1-5The US and Japan are on the road to a landmark agreement that would replace the restrictive aviation bilateral between the two countries with unfettered access from airlines from each side to the other's market.
IATA: November 2009 demand up 9.5% 2010-1-5The International Air Transport Association (IATA) reported that freight demand showed a 9.5 percent improvement in November 2009 while freight load factors stood at 56.6 percent.
JAL president against bankruptcy plan 2010-1-5The president of Japan Airlines (JAL) said he is against the carrier filing for bankruptcy under a state restructuring plan, Reuters reported.
EasyJet gets back to business 2010-1-4EasyJet is running its full published flight schedule today ¨C so far without any unusual delays or cancellations. The airline expects ' normal service ' to continue and that its 800 flights will reach their destinations on time. easyJet intends to fly a full programme tomorrow, Sunday 13th August. This would make easyJet the first major European airline to return to normal operations.
PZL-104MA Wilga Marks its Presence in American Market 2010-1-4Manufactured in Poland, by EADS PZL, the PZL-104MA WILGA made its first public appearance at the EAA Airventure in Oshkosh on July 24th to 30th, 2006. The new aircraft generated an incredible interest and enthusiasm among EAA visitors from around the world. These visitors used terms such as "amazing" and "cool" to describe the aircraft.
