Airbus corporate jets gain approval for Part 135 operations
Airbus’ ACJ318 and ACJ319 have gained EASA, FAA and GACA eligibility for Part 135 operations, while a variant of its ACJ319 has also gained CAAC eligibility, making it easier for operators to seek and obtain approval to carry fare-paying charter passengers[1]. Operators... Seguir leyendo...
Iberia pilots suspend strike pending arbitration
Spanish airline Iberia’s main pilots’ union said Friday its members had suspended a series of strikes planned to last until July after the government agreed to put their case to arbitration, which will be Jaime Montalvo. The SEPLA union began striking... Seguir leyendo...
Airbus starts final assembly of first A350 XWB
Final assembly of the first A350 XWB is now underway at the brand new final assembly line in Toulouse. This latest step in the A350 XWB’s progress is achieved as Airbus starts joining the 19.7 metre long centre fuselage with the 21 metre long front fuselage. This... Seguir leyendo...
Airbus, Boeing, Embraer collaborate on Aviation Biofuel Commercialisation
Airbus, Boeing and Embraer today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to work together on the development of drop-in, affordable aviation biofuels. The three leading airframe manufacturers agreed to seek collaborative opportunities to speak in unity to government,... Seguir leyendo...
Iberia Express unveiled
Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled its new low cost airline, Iberia Express, which aims to claim a stake in the highly competitive no-frills sector of the European market. The new airline is part of a plan by parent company International Consolidated Airlines Group... Seguir leyendo...
India needs over 1,040 aircraft worth US$145 billion in next 20 years
According to Airbus’ latest market forecast, Indian carriers will require 1,043 new passenger (1,020) and freighter (23) aircraft valued at US$145 billion between now and 2030 to satisfy surging annual demand. India’s market for new aircraft makes it the world’s fourth... Seguir leyendo...
Air Plus Ultra to start with Madrid-Buenos Aires
New Spanish long-haul carrier Air Plus Ultra will start its operations with the route Madrid-Buenos Aires, preferente.com has known from sources closed to the airline. Air Plus Ultra plans to open another route between Spain main city and La Habana after the starting... Seguir leyendo...
Malév ceases its operation
Based on the Board of Directors’ decision Hungary’s National Airline ceased its operation to minimize its losses. According to this statement, after nearly 66 years of continuous operation, Malév aircrafts will not depart from 6 am 03 February. “Unfortunately,... Seguir leyendo...
Spanair suspends operations
Financial problems have grounded loss-making airline Spanair, for good. This weekend alone 380 domestic and international flights with the Barcelona-based firm have been cancelled. Its main shareholder, Catalonia’s regional government, says it can no longer... Seguir leyendo...
Ryanair opens in Palma its 49th European base
Ryanair announced this Tuesday it would open its 49tb European base at Palma Airport in March 2012 with 4 based aircraft operating 47 routes (17 new), delivering 2.8m passengers p.a., and sustaining up to 2,800 Balearic jobs, according to the Irish low cost. In... Seguir leyendo...
