Airline news
Iceland’s Low-cost Airline, WOW Air Has Announced It Has Acquired Its Rival, Iceland Express
WOW air yesterday took control of all Iceland Express flight operations and schedules. No disruption is expected for passengers booked on Iceland Express flights and WOW air will ensure that all obligations to them are fulfille...
Did French PM Leak New Airbus Order?
Airbus parent EADS, whose merger talks with BAE Systems leaked to the press in the summer, may find more of its business subject to accidental early disclosure – this time by the French prime minister. Jean-Marc Ay...
Airbus Opens New A350 Plant in Toulouse
Airbus A350 XWB final assembly line, Toulouse. Airbus inaugurated a factory for its A350 jet on Tuesday, sparking a new phase in the race for fuel efficiency and profits with Boeing. French Prime Minister Jean-Marc Ayrau...
Kingfisher Makes Offer To Striking Workers
India’s debt-ridden Kingfisher Airlines, which is seven months behind on salary payments, is offering to pay three months wages by November 13 and clear the arrears every month after that, if striking employees ret...
Boeing Statement on Turkish Airlines’ Commitment to Order 777s
When finalized, the agreement will be worth $4.7 billion at list prices and includes options for five additional 777-300ERs. Boeing [NYSE: BA] confirms that Turkish Airlines announced a commitment today to order 15 777-300ERs (...
Air France Wants Air Berlin Alliance Change
Air France wants Air Berlin to join its SkyTeam alliance and abandon its membership of the rival oneworld grouping, according to a newspaper interview with the French carrier’s chief executive. Air France-KLM, Air ...
