Third-quarter revenue at Textron Aviation rose $79 million, to $1.159 billion, from a year ago, thanks to more Cessna Citation shipments, while profits jumped by $45 million, to $107 million. The Textron subsidiary delivered 37 Citations and 29 King Airs during the quarter, compared with 33 Citations and 30 King Airs in the same period last year. Backlog as of September 30 was $1.4 billion, essent...
The National Basketball Association and IMG gave signed a multiyear agreement to broadcast live NBA games on Sport 24, the only 24/7 sports channel available inflight. The new partnership will include more than 100 live regular-season, playoff and Finals games each season on inflight channel Sport 24. The IMG-owned and produced channel is available on more than 250 aircraft on ten airl...
All the road, rail and helicopter services that Lufthansa UK passengers can take advantage of when using Frankfurt and Munich airports are to be operated under a single Lufthansa Express brand name. Be it with high-speed ICE trains, modern long-distance buses, limousines or helicopter services, Lufthansa and its various transport partners offer customers a wide range of travel options to or fro...
flydubai’s inaugural flight has arrived in the capital city of Eritrea, Asmara. Ghaith Al Ghaith, flydubai chief executive Officer said: “The addition of Asmara to our network reflects our commitment to enhancing air connectivity to Dubai which includes 67 points that did not previously have direct air links to Dubai or were underserved. “The Eritrean capital becomes our 13...
Garuda Indonesia has booked a net income of $51.4 million through the third quarter 2015, an increase of 123.4 per cent compared to the same period last year when it incurred a loss of $220.1 million. Garuda Indonesia president Arif Wibowo said in Jakarta the company also increased total revenue from $2.83 billion through the third quarter 2014 to $2.84 billion during the same period in 2015....
A RAAF KC-30A tanker transport has refuelled a RAAF E-7A Wedgetail AEW&C aircraft on operations for the first time. The mission over Iraq in support of Coalition operations against Islamic State last week saw the KC-30 use its ARBS (Aerial Refuelling Boom System) to refuel the Wedgetail in the first time a RAAF KC-30 had used its boom on operations. “Being able to use the...
Qantas returned to the top of the punctuality table in September, ending Virgin Australia’s three-month run as the nation’s most on-time domestic carrier. Figures from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics (BITRE) show Qantas had the highest percentage of on-time arrivals in September, with 91.8 per cent of its domestic flights reaching their destination wit...
An EVA Air (BR) Boeing 777-300ER aircraft featuring its new livery has rolled out of the paint shop. The 777-300ER aircraft, Registration B-16725, was spotted on Oct. 27 when it returned to Paine Field after painting in Portland, according to an image released by Paine Airport. The aircraft B-16725 is the first plane to wear the new livery. By shifting the aerodynamic line upwar...
China Eastern Airlines -- one of the Chinese mainland's "Big Three" air carriers -- has teamed up with Taiwan's China Airlines to invest in SkyTeam's first lounge in Asia at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). The Shanghai-based airline -- a member of SkyTeam, a global alliance of some 20 airline partners -- vowed to upgrade its services in the SAR with an eye on...
The demolition of Taipei International Airport (Songshan airport) should be premised upon Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport being upgraded and able to incorporate the capacity of the central Taipei airport, Premier Mao Chi-kuo said yesterday. Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je said he plans to hold a seminar on the possible removal of Taipei International Airport next month and he has invited the t...
Passengers on Air New Zealand's regional routes will soon be able to keep electronic devices switched on throughout their flight. The airline says from November 4, passengers on its regional turboprop fleet (ATR72-500 and 600, Q300 and Beech 1900D aircraft) will be able to keep their electronic devices on for the duration of their journey. The decision comes after approval by the Ne...
Qatar Airways was honoured with the title for Best Airline for Business Class in the inaugural Travel Weekly Asia Reader's Choice Awards. The awards seeks to recognise travel companies and individuals for their outstanding achievements and pay tribute to the top travel organisations for their commitment, contributions and accomplishments. The 32 winners were determined by the travel...
Delta Air Lines Inc has decided to split from the trade group Airlines for America (A4A), the airline and the group said on Tuesday, a move that could weaken U.S. airlines' ability to lobby as a united front in Washington. The split, effective in April 2016, comes after Delta has diverged from the group's position that the private sector should help govern the U.S. air traffic cont...
A fire at a power sub-station near South Africa's Cape Town International Airport delayed flights on Tuesday as fire fighters battled to put out the blaze, an airport official said. Flights were delayed by up to 45 minutes and some services at the airport were operating on back-up power supplies. "We have back-up systems which are coming online with power. There are some baggag...
Despite steps taken by Russian Aircraft Corporation MiG (RAC MiG) over the last few months in order to agree with Bulgarian party on repair of MiG-29 aircraft operated by the country’s air forces, some officials keep ignoring Russia’s attempts to reach the only legit, mutually beneficial and most importantly – safe decision, which enables further operation of the jets. It was sta...
The first interactive aircraft-museum will be opened in Yekaterinburg, RIA Novosti reports with reference to the project’s Technical Director, Sergey Smirnov. The real Yak-40 aircraft manufactured in 1978 was handed over to the city as a gift by a businessman. The 10-tons aircraft will be installed in a square between houses of Akademicheskiy District in late October in the network of dev...
Following the Russian aviation regulator’s decision to annul JSC Transaero’s operator’s licence from 26 October, and in line with Aeroflot’s obligation to ensure carriage for Transaero passengers with tickets for travel through 15 December 2015, on routes covered by Aeroflot, Aeroflot advises all travellers of the following procedures...
JSC Transaero will stop operations at midnight tonight (25/26 October), following the decision by the Russian aviation regulator to annul its operator’s licence effective 26 October. Transaero passengers will be carried on flights operated by Aeroflot Group and where necessary other airlines. Aeroflot Group has the necessary operational capabil...
Air France's strong presence in Africa is an uncomfortable relic of history but the flag-carrier is working hard to give something back to the continent. Martin Rivers reports. As one of the largest and best-known airlines in the world, it was no surprise that Air France pulled out all the stops when unveiling its cabin upgrades last year. The French flag-carrier introduced its new first,...
CAMCOPTER S-100 unmanned air system (UAS) has completed successful shipboard trials when demonstrating its compatibilities to the South African Navy. The S-100 continued its trials last week, at False Bay, Western Cape, South Africa. The S-100 has the ability to extend the eyes and ears of maritime commander beyond the range of on-board sensors. The unmanned helicopt...
British Airways' first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft made a debut flight to Delhi from London on Monday. For the first time, the airline has introduced a first-class cabin configuration in the aircraft and offers a total 216 seats. The aircraft has eight first class, 39 premium economy, 42 business and 127 economy class seats. "This brand new aircraft is a centrepiece to our EUR5...
