Airline news
Vueling Close To Aircraft Order Decision
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling is close to deciding on an order for new aircraft to update its fleet of Airbus jets, chief executive Alex Cruz said on Monday. The Barcelona-based airline is studying proposals from Airb...
Virgin America Best, United Worst In Airline Study
Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2...
Airbus Close To British Airway A350 Deal
A potential USD$7 billion order from British Airways for Airbus A350 jets is set to hand Boeing its next major challenge as it nears the end of a three-month crisis over the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner, analysts said...
Boeing Completes 787 Test Flight
Boeing completed a test flight on Friday of its 787 Dreamliner, part of a regimen of tests aimed at certifying a reworked system to prevent fire or overheating of the plane’s lithium-ion batteries. The flight laste...
New Streamlined Connections at Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport
Transfer passengers in terminals 2E and 2F can now benefit from new direct, simpler and quicker connection routes to their departure lounges. “The new Paris-Charles de Gaulle connection routes strengthen the competitive p...
Boeing May Do 787 Certification Flight On Friday
Boeing may carry out a certification test flight of its grounded 787 Dreamliner with a revamped battery system on Friday, a key step toward returning the aircraft to flight, a US government official said on Thursday. The...
