»JAL and Bangkok Airways to further expand codeshare cooperation2014-04-25

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Bangkok Airways (PG) have agreed to further expand codeshare flights on PG operated routes between Bangkok and select cities in the Southeast Asia region from May 7, 2014.

»Gulf Air selects RAVE Centric IFE for its A330 refurbishment2014-04-25

Zodiac Aerospace was selected to provide the Economy Class seats and the passenger-centric IFE system for Gulf Air's refurbishment of its A330 fleet. The RAVE™ Centric embedded AVOD (Audio-Video on Demand) system was selected to provide passengers with the very best inflight entertainment experience.

»Turkish Airlines to deploy airport moving map application fleet wide from Luftha2014-04-25

Lufthansa Systems today announced that Turkish Airlines will be using its Airport Moving Map (AMM) application for aircraft navigation on the ground. The rollout of the Lido/AMM solution to all Airbus A330/A320 family aircraft and Boeing B777/B737 aircraft will take place over the next months.

»Etihad Airways posts 26pc first quarter cargo volume increase2014-04-25

Abu Dhabi's Etihad Airways posted a 26 per cent year-on-year first quarter cargo volume increase, its strongest ever first quarter performance, according to Shipping Gazette.

»IAG Cargo to boost capacity 24pc2014-04-25

IAG CARGO will introduce an additional weekly flight in June to be added to the existing five flights a week, before moving to full daily service in July between Madrid and Panama City.

»Second "Recreation Area" for passengers opens in Munich Airport's Terminal 22014-04-24

Waiting time can be a time to relax ¨C or an opportunity to get things done: Starting now, holidaymakers and business travelers have a pleasant option for shortening their waiting time on Level G in Terminal 2 (Schengen departures).

»Small Planet prepares for its next stage by organising itself as a Group2014-04-24

In preparation of future plans the holding company Small Planet Group has been established to take ownership of the Small Planet Airlines of Lithuania and Poland, along with other aviation related investments.

»Shandong Airlines plan to purchase 50 737s2014-04-24

Boeing is delighted with Shandong Airlines¡¯ commitment to order 50 Boeing 737s, including 16 Next-Generation 737s and 34 737 MAXs. The airline plans to expand its capacity to meet growing demand in China and Northeast Asia, one of the most dynamic markets for commercial airplanes.

»ICAO hazmat panel votes to ban lithium batteries on passenger flights2014-04-24

The UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) hazardous materials (hazmat) committee has voted to ban the shipment of lithium metal batteries as cargo aboard passenger aircraft.

»Asian airlines hedge on fuel as pressure from low-cost carriers mounts2014-04-24

Asian airlines are hedging substantial portions of their fuel burn in expectation that prices will be firm and put pressure on profitability in the face low-carrier competition, a Reuters survey shows.

»Boeing contracts Fuji Heavy build new plant to make parts for 777X2014-04-23

Parts for Boeing's next-generation 777X jets will be made in a new purpose-built plant by Japan's Fuji Heavy Industries Ltd due to open next year, Reuters reports.

»Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo boosts air freight capacity to Mumbai2014-04-23

Air France-KLM-Martinair Cargo has added a weekly cargo flight from Chennai to Amsterdam and two more weekly cargo flights from Mumbai to Amsterdam, says the company, reported The Hindu daily of Chennai, according to Shipping Gazette.

»UIA launches non-stop scheduled service between Ukraine and Iraq2014-04-23

Ukraine International Airlines launches first ever scheduled flights connecting Ukraine and Iraq ¨C effective 03 June. The leading Ukraine`s carrier will be operating up to 3 non-stop scheduled flights a week between Kiev and Erbil. Tickets for these flights are already available.

»JAL and Korean Air to further expand codeshare cooperation between Japan and Kor2014-04-23

Japan Airlines (JAL) and Korean Air (KE), a codeshare partner since 2004, have agreed to further expand the codeshare flights on all routes and flights operated by KE between Japan and Korea from April 22, 2014. Reservation and ticket sales for the new codeshare flights will also start from April 22, 2014.

»Emirates¡¯ A380 sets course for Kuwait2014-04-23

Emirates is to introduce a scheduled A380 service to Kuwait from 16 July, marking the airline¡¯s 25th anniversary of flights to the country.

»Cathay, Dragonair in March see cargo rise 14pc2014-04-23

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair in March 2014 recorded a double-digit increase in cargo and mail tonnage, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Australian Government approves plans to build new airport2014-04-23

The Australian Government has approved the construction of a second airport in Sydney, the country¡¯s largest city, according to Passenger Terminal Today.

»Innovation needed in air freight industry2014-04-23

Forwarders are demanding innovation in air freight to prevent it becoming commoditised and producing low yields, as shippers centralise buying organisations and seek simplified and instant pricing, according to Shipping Gazette.

»Cargo drones to compete in Kenya in November2014-04-22

Thirty three teams from Africa, Australia, Europe, India and North America are to demonstrate cargo drones in Kenya from 8 to 16 November 2014 under a Swiss funded competition called Flying Donkey Challenge (FDC).

»Airlines for America calls for US ATC reform2014-04-22

Airlines for America (A4A), the industry trade organisation for US airlines, has highlighted the need to reform the US air traffic control system.