Airline news
Airbus Orders Hit 1,001 This Year
Airbus Orders Hit 1,001 This Year Airbus said that new orders topped 1,000 aircraft in the first eight months of the year as airlines ordered fuel-saving models. Airbus took orders for 21 aircraft in August, a traditionally qui...
Lufthansa Pilots In Frankfurt To Strike On Friday
Lufthansa Pilots In Frankfurt To Strike On Friday Pilots locked in a row with Lufthansa over an early retirement scheme announced a second strike in a week, this time affecting Europe’s third-largest airport in Frankfurt....
Air France-KLM Accelerates Low-Cost Plans
Air France-KLM Accelerates Low-Cost Plans Air France-KLM has announced plans to accelerate the development of its low-cost unit and cut back freighter operations in its latest efforts to boost competitiveness. EuropeR...
Boeing Beating Airbus On 2014 Orders
Boeing Beating Airbus On 2014 Orders Airbus and Boeing both topped 1,000 new jet orders in the first eight months of the year, with Boeing leading the race after adjusting for cancellations. Airbus sold 21 aircraft in August, a...
Virgin Atlantic To Refocus On Transatlantic
Virgin Atlantic To Refocus On Transatlantic Virgin Atlantic is to beef up its core transatlantic services and stop flying to Tokyo, Mumbai, Vancouver and Cape Town, to help it try to reach a level of profitability which ...
US Denies Norwegian Air’s Bid For Early Approval
US Denies Norwegian Air’s Bid For Early Approval US regulators have slowed discount carrier Norwegian Air’s move to operate in the United States, drawing cheers from unions who said the airline pays low wages and do...
