Daniel Christe has been appointed chief executive officer of TAG Aviation Europe. He has replaced Christof Späth, who has stepped down from the role due to personal circumstances. “I am very enthusiastic to take the lead of TAG Aviation Europe which enjoys an unrivaled reputation in the business aviation industry.” Daniel Christe said: “I am very enthusiastic to take t...
Thai Airways International Public Company Limited will codeshare with Oman Air for flights between Bangkok and Muscat, Oman. Mr. Charamporn Jotikasthira, Thai President, said Thai is pleased to offer additional flights and services for passengers from Bangkok and Muscat, Oman through our newest codeshare partner Oman Air. Starting 25 January 2016, Thai will now be able to offer additional fligh...
Continued increase in air travel will benefit aircraft lessors this year but slower economic growth in key markets and increased competition will limit further profitability gains, said Moody’s Investors Service. Moody’s said its outlook for aircraft lessors is positive over the coming 12 to 18 months. The ratings agency expects that growth in air travel, strong airline operating pe...
Virgin Australia has welcomed today’s announcement that Singapore Airlines will introduce direct international services from Canberra to Singapore and Wellington from September 2016. As part of the alliance between the two airlines, Virgin Australia will codeshare on Singapore Airlines flights between Canberra and Singapore, providing Virgin Australia customers with greater access to Asia...
Singapore Technologies Engineering (ST Aerospace) said it secured contracts worth S$415m ($285m) in the fourth quarter of 2015, rising from S$310m ($216m) in Q4 2014. In its quarterly report released today (January 19), ST Aerospace said some of the contracts included line and heavy maintenance agreements for customers supporting Airbus, Boeing and McDonnell Douglas aircraft types, as well as c...
Hold it! If you are about to looking at new private jets with the intention to buy, it may be worth waiting for one of the newest models coming on to the market in the next few years. Despite a tough market, aircraft manufacturers have invested in new private jets and have upgraded existing ones to give prospective buyers plenty of options. Corporate Jet Investor has rounded-up of list of new p...
“On your next flight, why not pass the time as you learn a new skill whilst flying above the clouds?” Virgin Australia asks as it launches its latest inflight entertainment innovation: short hour-long modules on a variety of subjects delivered via its wireless streaming inflight entertainment system. “Are you interested in learning a new skill, but just don’t seem to fin...
JetNet iQ is still predicting that 744 new business jets will be delivered this year—up from its estimate of 710 last year—but the business aviation data firm is adjusting its 10-year outlook to “reflect recent industry and market developments, especially in the large cabin market.” Thus, it now expects lower delivery volumes and a higher share of aircraft to be delivered t...
British Airways owner IAG is holding talks on leasing additional A380s second hand because it believes the options it has to buy more of the Airbus superjumbo are too expensive, its chief executive said on Monday. The move is part of a strategy of increasing the proportion of leased aircraft International Airlines Group (IAG) has within its fleet, Willie Walsh told the Airline Economics ai...
Fuel surcharges don’t matter much to most consumers. They’re advertised as part of the paid fare when buying a ticket. They even earn credit in revenue-based frequent flyer programs. They really only matter to consumers who have airfare discounts that don’t apply to the surcharges, and to frequent flyers booking awards. United never collects fuel surcharges on awards Americ...
Oriens Aviation, the UK distributor for Pilatus will attend the Goodwood Festival of Speed from 23 – 26 June 2016. Edwin Brenninkmeyer, CEO of Oriens Aviation, confirmed that the exhibition will be one of the first chances for people to see the superior new version of the PC-12 NG that will offer a quieter cabin and a greater range, with no increase in fuel burn or operating cost during a...
Luis Gallego, Iberia’s Chairman and CEO, says: “We have always wanted to be a global airline. With these routes to Tokyo and Shanghai, we take a step in that direction, while we bring closer our country to two economical and touristic powers such as Japan and China”. Pending government approval, starting on 18 October, Iberia will operate three flights per week to Japan,...
