Air Arabia Maroc commenced services between Marrakech (RAK) and Frankfurt (FRA) on 27 October. The 2,466-kilometre sector will be operated twice-weekly by the airline on Tuesdays and Thursdays according to OAG Schedules Analyser data. The link will also face direct competition from two incumbent carriers with Lufthansa and SunExpress Germany also serving the same city p...
As Bizavnews found out, "Weltal-avia" begins a large rebranding program, which includes a complete upgrade of the cabin exterior painting of aircraft, change of corporate identity (from booklets to the new website www.weltall. aero). The first business jet Hawker-700 (tail number RA-02804) has already received a new livery and new interior. New livery is...
Flight restrictions over the country home of Prince William and his wife Kate came into effect Sunday, with the authorities citing security considerations. Anmer Hall in Norfolk, eastern England, is where the royal couple spend most of their time with their children Prince George, two, and six month old Princess Charlotte. From Sunday, most aircraft will be banned from flying over the ten-be...
Airlines from mainland China and Taiwan are allowed to operate more cross-strait flights during 2015 Chinese Lunar New Year travel rush, effective from January 25 to February 22, 2016, according to a conference held in Taipei lately. The civil aviation authorities of mainland China and Taiwan have agreed to set no cap on the total number of cross-Strait flights added during the Spring Festival...
Emirates has rejected Delta Airlines claim that competition from Gulf carriers have “forced” it to cancel flights between and Dubai and Atlanta from 11 February next year, reports Barbara Saunders. In a statement, EK says: “Delta is currently the only airline to operate non-stop between Atlanta and Dubai. It has no head-to-head competition on the route. Industry data shows tha...
Lion Air aims to start flights to China next year, targeting a fast-growing market where business could make up 5-7 percent of the airline's revenue, senior executives said. The airline didn't disclose a time-frame for its China revenue projection, but Lion Air, part of Jakarta-based Lion Group, is aiming for routes to Guangzhou, Shanghai and other cities in China, Lion Group's Pres...
Ryanair has nudged up its annual profit forecast, saying fuller planes would take profits to the upper end of its previously estimated range even as winter competition pressures average ticket prices. The Irish airline, Europe's largest by passenger numbers, raised its full-year profit forecast by 25 percent in early September as lower fuel costs and poor weather in northern Europe boosted...
A RAAF KC-30A tanker transport has returned from the US after the successful completion of refuelling trials with the F-35 Joint Strike Fighter. Operating from Edwards Air Force Base, California the KC-30 made a total of 479 ‘dry’ and 24 ‘wet’ contacts with a US Air Force F-35A, transferring more than 95 tonnes of fuel using its 18-metre-long Advanced Refuelling Boom Sys...
As fog blankets south-east England, airline travellers face a frustrating start to the working week. More than 100 of today's flights have been cancelled by British Airways - mostly to and from its main base, London Heathrow, and the Docklands airport, London City. BA is warning passengers not to travel to the airport unless they have confirmation their flight will be operating. Many o...
Over 30 students from an Asian polytechnic college completed 6-week practice training in Ameco on October 16th. The enrollment of students added 50% in 2015 because of the attractive course design. The cooperation is twice per year between this institution and Ameco since 2011. It's specially noted that avionic contents increases electronic besides mechanic training. Students may enter the cab...
Auckland has become the latest destination to receive Singapore Airline’s (SIA) new premium economy cabin. SIA has upgauged its daily service between Singapore and Auckland to the Airbus A380, from the Boeing 777-300ER, for the peak summer holiday season. The aircraft change, which also occurred in the prior year, means the Star Alliance member is offering four classes to Auckland...
Melbourne has a new low-cost option for air travel to Asia and a new Boeing 787 Dreamliner operator at Tullamarine. Singapore Airlines-owned Scoot’s inaugural flight TZ22, operated by 787-8 9V-OFC, touched down in the Victorian capital just before 1100 local time on Sunday. The aircraft was on the ground for a little over an hour before departing as TZ21 back to Singapore. The low-cost...
