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Strike at Airberlin/LTU/dba causes cancelations
August 31, 2009
News link:
www.thelocal.de/national/20090831-21593.html
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Vienna Airport stops handling SkyEurope
August 31, 2009
SkyEurope's Boeing 737-7GL OM-NGN (msn 34759) has been impounded at Paris (Orly) now for over 70 days (the weeds are now growing under the aircraft!). Copyright Photo: Pepscl.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Vienna-airport-stops-handling-apf-130511959.html?x=0&.v=2
JetBlue and Lufthansa to code share
August 31, 2009
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Lufthansa-JetBlue-to-seek-rb-2106550516.html?x=0&.v=1
Biman Bangladesh to return to New York
August 29, 2009
Biman Bangladesh Airlines (Dhaka) will return to New York from Dhaka in the first week of October with new aircraft.
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Yemenia’s crashed Airbus A310 FDR found
August 29, 2009
Yemenia’s (Yemen Airways) (Sana’a) Airbus A310-304 7O-ADJ (msn 535) flight data recorder (FDR) has been founded in the Indian Ocean in a slightly damaged condition.
News link:
www.chinapost.com.tw/international/middle-east/2009/08/29/222491/Yemenia-flight.htm
Lufthansa receives final approval for Austrian
August 29, 2009
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) yesterday (August 28) was given EU Commission approval to acquire the Austrian Airlines Group. Austrian Airlines (Vienna), Lauda Air and Tyrolean Airways (Austrian Arrows) will be integrated into the Lufthansa Group in September.
Press release:
Air New Zealand outperforms the industry
August 28, 2009
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-New-Zealand-Outperforms-bw-154950281.html?x=0&.v=1
Air Canada to add Athens and Barcelona
August 28, 2009
Air Canada (Montreal) is planning to add new service to Athens and Barcelona from both Montreal and Toronto in the summer of 2010. Boeing 767-300 ERs will be operated on the new routes.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-to-launch-nonstop-cnw-2528633056.html?x=0&.v=1
Virgin America loses $15.7 million in 2Q
August 28, 2009
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Virgin America (San Francisco) announced it lost $15.7 million in the second quarter ending on June 30.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Virgin-America-Reports-2009-prnews-815896985.html?x=0&.v=1
JetBlue to add more flights from SFO
August 28, 2009
JetBlue Airways (New York-JFK) is adding more service from San Francisco, including new service to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood which was previously announced.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/JetBlue-to-Add-More-Flights-prnews-750302097.html?x=0&.v=1
Frontier reports a $17.8 m profit in July
August 28, 2009
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Frontier Airlines (2nd) and Lynx Aviation (Frontier Airline Holdings) (Denver) which reports monthly during its bankruptcy protection, reported a $17.8 million net profit in July.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Frontier-Airlines-Reports-bw-3814896965.html?x=0&.v=1
Boeing announces a new 787 schedule, FF in Dec.
August 28, 2009
Boeing (Chicago and Seattle) has announced a new 787 Dreamliner schedule which now includes the first flight before the end of this year.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-Announces-New-787-prnews-3252784300.html?x=0&.v=1
AmeriJet International to fly through IBT strike
August 28, 2009
AmeriJet International (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood and Miami) has announced it will attempt to continue to maintain cargo operations at MIA despite a strike by the International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) representing the flight crews.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Amerijet-Continues-Operations-prnews-2980109776.html?x=0&.v=1
QANTAS Airways takes delivery of fourth A380
August 27, 2009
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QANTAS Airways (Sydney) on August 24 took delivery of its fourth Airbus A380-842 registered VH-OQD (msn 26). The new airliner is named “Fergus McMaster” after one of its founders and its first chairman. The new addition will permit the company to increase frequency on the Sydney-Singapore-London and Sydney-Los Angeles routes.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Qantas-Takes-Delivery-of-bw-1718711687.html?x=0&.v=1
Czech loses over $100 million, survival in doubt
August 27, 2009
Czech Airlines-CSA (Prague) lost over $100 million in the first half of this year. According to its management, the flag carrier is fighting for its survival.
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Airberlin is considering canceling Boeing 787s
August 27, 2009
Airberlin (Berlin-Tegel) is considering canceling its order for 25 Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners as it reassesses its long-range strategy along with the delivery delays. On the financial side, the company saw a 33 percent increase in profits in the second quarter to $25 million.
Aviation Week News link:
www.aviationweek.com/aw/generic/story_channel.jsp?channel=comm&id=news/
AIRB08259.xml&headline=Air%20Berlin%20Mulls%20787%20Order%20Cancellation
British Airways celebrated 90 years on August 25
August 27, 2009
British Airways (London) tracing its lineage back to Air Transport and Travel (AT & T), celebrated 90 years of scheduled airline service on August 25. The first flight on August 25, 1919 connected the London area with the Paris area.
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AMR signs HP LOI for new “Jetstream” system
August 27, 2009
AMR Corporation (American Airlines and American Eagle Airlines) (Dallas/Fort Worth) has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) with HP to develop the new “Jetstream” passenger service system.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/AMR-Corporation-Signs-Letter-prnews-1808763532.html?x=0&.v=1
FAA probes Southwest for unauthorized parts
August 26, 2009
Southwest Airlines (Dallas) is reportedly under investigation by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for alleged use of unauthorized parts on 42 Boeing 737s.
News link from Reuters and the WSJ:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINBNG44196420090826?rpc=44
JetBlue files to serve Mo Bay from Boston/Orlando
August 26, 2009
JetBlue Airways (New York-JFK) has filed with the Jamaican government to add two new routes from Montego Bay from its focus cities of Boston and Orlando.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/JetBlue-Plans-to-Add-More-prnews-3711134852.html?x=0&.v=1
American Eagle launches Los Angeles-Roswell
August 26, 2009
American Eagle Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) yesterday (August 25) launched Embraer ERJ 140 jet service from Los Angeles to Roswell, NM.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Eagle-Airlines-prnews-769567969.html?x=0&.v=1
The company also inaugurated Embraer ERJ 145 regional jet service yesterday from the Dallas/Fort Worth hub to Manhattan, KS.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Eagle-Airlines-prnews-3121104404.html?x=0&.v=1
AirTran files to fly to the Caribbean
August 26, 2009
AirTran Airways (Orlando and Atlanta) has filed with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to fly to Aruba, Montego Bay and Nassau.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/AirTran-Airways-Files-prnews-1961995634.html?x=0&.v=1
Boeing delivers 777-306 ER PH-BVD to KLM
August 25, 2009
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KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam) has taken delivery of its latest Boeing 777-306 ER registered PH-BVD (msn 35979). The new acquisition is painted in the SkyTeam Alliance colors.
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-Delivers-KLM-777300ER-prnews-331042565.html?x=0&.v=1
WestJet adjusts deliveries, orders 14 737-700s
August 25, 2009
WestJet Airlines (Calgary) has slowed up its Boeing 737NG delivery schedule but has also ordered 14 additional 737-700s.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/WestJet-announces-significant-cnw-2632042240.html?x=0&.v=1
Additional details from Boeing:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-NextGeneration-737s-to-prnews-687849982.html?x=0&.v=1
Continental to feed United at Washington Dulles
August 25, 2009
Continental Airlines (Houston) will add new spoke routes from its Cleveland (twice daily) and Houston (Bush Intercontinental) (three roundtrips daily) hubs to United Airlines’ Washington (Dulles) hub starting on November 1. CO joins the Star Alliance on October 27.
AirTran to introduce an Atlanta Falcons aircraft
August 25, 2009
AirTran Airways (Orlando and Atlanta) will soon introduce a NFL Atlanta Falcons Boeing 717 theme painted logojet joining US Airways. The company is the official carrier of the football team. AirTran also flies for the Baltimore Ravens and the Indianapolis Colts.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/AirTran-Airways-Announces-prnews-2094539377.html?x=0&.v=1
Allegiant Air to pull out of Cuba
August 24, 2009
Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) is giving 120-day notice that it intends to withdraw from the Cuba charter program. The airline has one aircraft dedicated to the operation.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Allegiant-Announces-prnews-2347675024.html?x=0&.v=1
Southwest takes next step for Wi-Fi
August 22, 2009
Southwest Airlines (Dallas) is planning to introduce the Row 44 Wi-Fi system starting in the first quarter of 2010.
Press Release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-Airlines-Takes-Next-prnews-3259320761.html?x=0&.v=1
ExpressJet’s flight CO 2816 crew exonerated
August 22, 2009
ExpressJet Airlines (Continental Express) (Houston) and Continental Airlines (Houston) applauded the report by the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) on the widely-reported tarmac delay of flight CO 2816 at Rochester, MN. The flight crew repeatedly tried to deplane the passengers and crew but were denied access to a gate.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/ExpressJet-Responds-to-DOT-prnews-243971504.html?x=0&.v=1
Meanwhile Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) is conducting an internal investigation with its Mesaba Airlines (Delta Connection) (Minneapolis/St. Paul) subsidiary which apparently refused to help its Continental Express rival.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Delta-CEO-Richard-Anderson-prnews-2759305624.html?x=0&.v=1
Alaska again asks DOT to review Virgin America
August 22, 2009
Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) has again filed a petition with the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) to review the current and future ownership of Virgin America (San Francisco).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Alaska-Airlines-Renews-prnews-3645879349.html?x=0&.v=1
Jet Airways to shift 45 flights/6 737s to Konnect
August 20, 2009
Jet Airways (Mumbai) will shift 45 flights and six Boeing 737s to its Jet Airways Konnect subsidiary by October.
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Spanair to replace 11 remaining DC-9-80s
August 20, 2009
Spanair (Barcelona) intends to replace its 11 remaining McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82s/83s/87s with additional Airbus A320 Family aircraft next year. This will give them an all-Airbus fleet.
Reuters news link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINMDT00662520090819?rpc=44
Air Canada to link Montreal with Houston
August 20, 2009
Air Canada (Montreal) will link its Montreal (Trudeau) hub with new Star Alliance partner Continental Airlines’ (Houston) Houston (Bush Intercontinental) hub starting on November 30. The new route will be assigned to Bombardier CRJ705s operated by Air Canada Jazz.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-to-launch-only-prnews-2058365546.html?x=0&.v=7
In other news, AC will inaugurate a new route between Montreal (Trudeau) and Brussels on June 12, 2010 with Boeing 767-300 ERs. The flight will originate in Toronto (Pearson).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-to-introduce-prnews-1454026962.html?x=0&.v=3
Southwest still wants to acquire other airlines
August 20, 2009
Southwest Airlines (Dallas) is still looking for future airline acquisitions, if the conditions are right and its Boeing 737 single fleet can be maintained.
Reuters news link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-CEO-says-still-rb-20508292.html?x=0&.v=1
Baltia Air Lines acquires its first aircraft
August 20, 2009
Baltia Air Lines (New York-JFK) has signed a purchase agreement for its first aircraft, a Boeing 747-400.
Press release:
American reaches 100 DC-9-80s with Gogo
August 20, 2009
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has now installed the Gogo Internet on 100 McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82s and DC-9-83s.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-Continues-prnews-3330764959.html?x=0&.v=1
In other news, AA has reached a marketing agreement with the NFL New England Patriots football team. The team will also fly on AA.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-New-England-prnews-1743769801.html?x=0&.v=1
Air Zimbabwe to cut 1/3 of its workforce
August 18, 2009
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Air Zimbabwe (Harare) will eliminate 500 jobs, approximately one third of its workforce in order to survive.
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Ryanair takes on Jet2.com’s home base
August 18, 2009
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Ryanair (Dublin) has decided to add more routes from Leeds/Bradford, the home of rival low-cost carrier Jet2.com. Two Boeing 737-800s will be based at LBA. Ryanair will now serve 8 of 14 routes from LBA currently operated by Jet2.com.
Air Canada to add Hawaiian service from Calgary
August 18, 2009
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Air Canada (Montreal) will add seasonal Boeing 767-300 ER service from Calgary to both Honolulu and Kahului (Maui) on December 5.
World Airways add a passenger MD-11
August 18, 2009
World Airways (Atlanta) has added an ex-Finnair passenger McDonnell Douglas MD-11 (N270WA, msn 48449, ex OH-LGA) to its growing fleet. The company operates both cargo and passenger versions of the type.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/World-Airways-Adds-MD11-prnews-672715131.html?x=0&.v=1
Southwest comes to Boston
August 18, 2009
Boeing 737-7H4 N923WN arrives at BOS on the first day to the traditional water salute. However Massport is ending this honor due to liability issues. Copyright Photo: Darryl Sarno.
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Southwest Airlines (Dallas) yesterday (August 17) added Boston (Logan) with two routes radiating to Chicago (Midway) and Baltimore/Washington. Both routes will initially have five daily roundtrips.
Continental to start Houston-Edmonton Nov. 1
August 18, 2009 — 1 Comment
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Continental Airlines (Houston) will add its 11th Canadian destination on November 1 when it adds the daily Houston (Bush Intercontinental)-Edmonton route served by 114-seat Boeing 737-500s. The company will also join the Star Alliance on October 27, 2009.
Virgin’s Branson sends a letter against BA/AA
August 14, 2009
Virgin Atlantic Airways’ (Virgin Group) Sir Richard Branson has sent a letter to President Obama opposing the British Airways/American Airlines “virtual merger”.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Virgin-Atlantics-Sir-Richard-prnews-3401685433.html?x=0&.v=1
