SWISS becomes world’s first airline to serve London City with the Bombardier C Series
SWISS became the first airline in the world to offer commercial flights with the Bombardier C Series aircraft to and from London City Airport.
Air France-KLM acquires part of Virgin Atlantic
The Air France-KLM Group, Delta Air Lines and Virgin Atlantic Limited announced yesterday their intention to expand their strategic partnership and offer customers access to the most comprehensive transatlantic route network via an extensive joint venture.
easyJet Europe now operational after award of Austrian AOC
easyJet can confirm that on 20 July it has been awarded an Air Operator Certificate (AOC) by Austro Control and an airline operating licence by Austria’s Federal Ministry for Transport, Innovation and Technology (bmvit) which means that easyJet Europe is now operational.
Adria Airways acquires Darwin Airline
Adria Airways, through its’ Swiss subsidiary, on July 20 has completed the take-over of 99,1% of shares in Swiss airline Darwin Airline SA and will acquire the rest shortly.
Air France presents Joon – its new airline
The airline will start operating medium-haul flights from Paris-Charles de Gaulle (CDG) this autumn, followed by long-haul flights in summer 2018.
S7 Airlines takes delivery of its first A320neo
S7 Airlines, one of Russia’s leading carriers, member of Oneworld global airline alliance, has taken delivery of its’ first A320neo which is on lease from BOC Aviation.
British Airways announce new routes from London City Airport
British Airways is to launch new routes in October from London City Airport to three European capitals: Paris, Prague and Reykjavik. The new services to the three popular cities will mean British Airways will fly to 30 destinations from London City this winter.
Emirates and flydubai join forces
Emirates and flydubai unveiled on 17 July an extensive partnership which will see the two Dubai-based airlines join forces to offer customers more travel options. Both airlines will continue to be managed independently, but will leverage each other’s network to scale up their operations and accelerate growth.
Airbus delivers first A350 XWB for Delta Air Lines
Delta Air Lines has taken delivery of its first A350-900, and will be the first U.S. airline to operate the newest member of Airbus’ leading widebody family.
LOT to fly from Budapest to New York and Chicago
Six direct flights to New York and Chicago per week will be launched by LOT Polish Airlines from May 2018, creating a direct link again between the United States and Hungary after a six-year hiatus. The Polish flag carrier will operate these flights with Boeing 787 Dreamliner.