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Ethiopian Increases Daily Flights to Abidjan

Ethiopian, the fastest growing airline in Africa, is set to increase frequencies on its Abidjan route by offering daily flights, effective November 25, 2012. Ethiopian currently operates thrice weekly services to Abidjan. Traffic to and from Abidjan, the commercial capital of Côte d’Ivoire and the most important economic hub in French speaking West Africa, has […]

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Airbus makes last call for entries in €30,000 Fly Your Ideas challenge

Students wanting to help shape the future of flight still have time to take part in the global Airbus Fly Your Ideas challenge. Airbus is asking students worldwide to develop ideas for a more sustainable aviation industry. The winners will share the top prize of €30,000; the runners-up €15,000. Those wanting to get involved can register until […]

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United Airlines Suspend New York Flights

Customers traveling to, from or through impacted cities may reschedule on United.com United Airlines today announced the company will suspend most service to and from the New York area between noon Wednesday, Nov. 7, and noon Thursday, Nov. 8, as a result of the winter storm forecast for the region. Weather conditions will likely cause […]

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Delta Airlines waives rebooking fees ahead of projected weather impact

Delta Offers Customers Ability to Change Travel Plans in Advance of Severe Weather in New York City and Philadelphia  Delta Air Lines is offering customers whose flight plans may be affected by severe storms in New York City and Philadelphia the ability to make one-time changes to their travel schedules, Nov. 6-8, without incurring fees. […]

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Moving the Electronic Air Waybill Forward

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) welcomed the decision by the United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to approve the use of the electronic master air waybill (e-AWB) for air cargo shipments to and from the US. The action means that the e-AWB will be accepted for shipments at more than 120 US CBP […]

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Boeing, Aeromexico Finalize Order for 737 MAX

Boeing and Aeromexico finalized an order for 60 737 MAX 8s and 9s, with reconfirmation rights for 30 additional 737 MAXs. The firm order by Mexico’s largest airline, which was first announced as a commitment in July, is valued at more than $6 billion at published list prices. Today’s order brings the total 737 MAX […]

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Wizz Air Launches Wizz Discount Club

Wizz Air launches guaranteed discounts for loyal customers and extends web check in period to 2 weeks Wizz Air, the largest low-cost, low-fare airline in Central and Eastern Europe, today announced the launch of its new Wizz Discount Club, specifically designed for loyal customers who travel as a group or buy more than one Wizz […]

Bombardier Exhibits its Ongoing Commitment to China at Airshow China

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Bombardier Exhibits its Ongoing Commitment to China at Airshow China

Demonstrating its commitment to China and the broader Asia-Pacific marketplace, Bombardier is pleased to return to Airshow China in Zhuhai for its 2012 edition, where it will showcase its diversified portfolio of business and commercial aircraft, and its superior customer support services. Bombardier has a longstanding relationship with the Chinese market. Its range of industry-leading […]

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Airbus to showcase latest products at Airshow China 2012

Airbus will highlight the 21st century’s flagship of A380 and its best selling single aisle aircraft the  A320neo (New Engine Option) at the 9th China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition (Zhuhai Airshow), from 13th to 18th November 2012 in the southern Chinese city of Zhuhai, Guangdong Province. A 1:20 scale cutaway A380 model and a […]

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Boeing deliveries to ramp up in 2013

Boeing Delivers 5th Production P-8A Poseidon Aircraft to US Navy Boeing on Nov. 2 delivered the fifth production P-8A Poseidon aircraft to the U.S. Navy. The P-8A is one of 24 low-rate initial production (LRIP) maritime patrol aircraft that Boeing is building for the Navy as part of contracts awarded in 2011 and 2012. “This […]