Airline news
Alitalia Looking For ‘Strong’ Partnership
Alitalia will seek a different partner if its biggest shareholder, Air France-KLM, does not subscribe to a capital increase to save the loss-making airline, Italian transport minister Maurizio Lupi told the Corriere dell...
O’Leary Says No Radical Overhaul Of Ryanair
Irish price range airline Ryanair has no plans to radically overhaul the way in which it’s managed and has already unveiled lots of the promised customer support enhancements so that you can fortify its picture. Ou...
Airbus, Boeing Feud Over Seat Width
A row has flared up between Boeing and Airbus over the width of economy class seats on long-haul flights, setting the tone for a bitter confrontation at this month’s Dubai Airshow. The dispute focuses on the width ...
Bombardier Profit Dips As Deliveries, Orders Fall
Bombardier reported a 15 percent fall in net profit and said both aircraft orders and deliveries fell in the third quarter. Aerospace revenue fell 13 percent to USD$2 billion. Bombardier, the world’s fourth largest...
US To Allow Expanded In-flight Electronic Device Use
The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will allow airlines to expand the use of portable electronic devices in flight to include smartphones, tablets and e-readers, ending a long-standing ban. “...
Boeing To Increase 737 Production
Boeing is to increase production of its workhorse 737 aircraft to 47 planes per month by 2017 from 38 now, a surprise move that analysts said boded well for the company, its suppliers and airlines. Boeing had already ann...
