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RAK Airways to resume operations before the end of the year
June 30, 2010
RAK Airways Boeing 757-256 A6-RKA (msn 29311) BRU (Karl Cornil) (to resume operations), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
RAK Airways (Ras Al Khaimah) is planning to restart scheduled operations before the end of the year with new Boeing 737-800s.
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Copyright Photo: Karl Cornil. RAK Airways previously operated Boeing 757-200s. 757-256 A6-RKA (msn 29311) prepares to land at Brussels.
Lufthansa accepts arbitration settlement with its pilots
June 30, 2010
Lufthansa Airbus A380-841 F-WWSH (D-AIMA) (msn 038) XFW (Gerd Beilfuss) (first LH A380), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) has elected to accept the arbitration settlement resolved with its pilots.
Press release:
Copyright Photo: Gerd Beilfuss. The first Airbus A380-841 F-WWSH (msn 038) at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) for Lufthansa became D-AIMA on delivery.
Ryanair to cut UK winter operations by 16%
June 30, 2010
Ryanair Boeing 737-8AS EI-DHJ (msn 33819) BOH (Antony J. Best), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Ryanair (Dublin) plans to cut United Kingdon winter capacity because of the British government’s departure tax and high airport charges, resulting in a loss of 200 Ryanair jobs at Stansted airport according to this report in the WSJ.
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Copyright Photo: Antony J. Best. Boeing 737-8AS EI-DHJ (msn 33819) prepares to land at Bournemouth.
Sun Country Airlines to begin Lansing service
June 30, 2010
Sun Country Airlines Boeing 737-73V G-EZJJ (N711SY) (msn 30245) SEN (Antony J. Best), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Sun Country Airlines (Minneapolis/St. Paul) announced today (June 30) plans for new nonstop domestic and international service from Lansing’s Capital Region International Airport. Beginning December 22, 2010, the company will inaugurate domestic service to Las Vegas, Ft. Myers and Orlando as well as international service to Cancun, Mexico and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
Copyright Photo: Antony J. Best. Ex-easyJet Boeing 737-73V G-EZJJ (msn 30245) became N711SY on delivery.
Arrow Cargo ceases all operations
June 30, 2010
Arrow Cargo (3rd) McDonnell Douglas DC-10-30F N526MD (msn 46998) MIA (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Arrow Cargo (3rd) (Miami) operated its last cargo flight last night. There are no flights scheduled for today and the fleet is sitting at Miami. This version of Arrow commenced operations on May 9, 2002.
The company issued the following press release:
Arrow Air Holdings Corp. (“Arrow”) today (June 30) announced the company will cease scheduled service operations, effective immediately. Arrow issued the following
statement:
“Like many companies in our industry, Arrow Air has experienced significant operating losses as a result of increasing operating costs and declining revenues. The decision to wind down the company’s schedule service operations was a difficult one. This decision
was not made lightly, and was a last resort after the company exhaustively searched for other options including financing or a sale of the business. Arrow is now focused on helping to smooth the transition for the company’s hard working, dedicated employees
as well as its customers, suppliers and other stakeholders.”
Arrow Air Holdings Corporation, operating under the trade name of Arrow Cargo, is a U.S. certificated all cargo air carrier operating out of Miami International Airport.
Read the full media report from the South Florida Business Journal:
http://www.bizjournals.com/southflorida/stories/2010/06/28/daily30.html
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Arrow Cargo operated a mixed fleet of McDonnell Douglas DC-10s and new Boeing 757-200 freighters. DC-10-30F N526MD (msn 46998) taxies at the MIA base.
Virgin America launches its first international route to Toronto
June 30, 2010
Copyright Photo: Mark Durbin.
Virgin America (San Francisco) yesterday (June 29) marked the launch of its first international city by launching its new Toronto service with a celebrated flight from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) through San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger joined Virgin Group Founder Sir Richard Branson onboard the LAX to SFO leg, and via WiFi at 35,000 feet over the California coast, they announced the airline’s intention to serve a new destination: Mexico. The SFO to YYZ flight was hosted by Drake, the Toronto native and Grammy nominated recording artist, hosting a mile high party en route.
Read the press release:
Copyright Photos: Mark Durbin. Airbus A320-214 N631VA (msn 3135), pictured at the SFO base, carried special “Air-Time with Drake” and “Thank Drake Me Later” stickers for the inaugural flight.
Passengers sue to block the United/Continental proposed merger
June 30, 2010
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American Airlines to upgrade existing Boeing 737-800 fleet
June 30, 2010
American Airlines Boeing 737-823 WL N951AA (msn 29538) (Astrojet) MIA (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) yesterday (June 29) announced that the second of its original 76 Boeing 737-800s – which are being updated to match the customer benefits and amenities featured on its newly-delivered 737-800 aircraft – begins flying with a range of new features to improve the travel experience. Once the updates are completed, American’s initial fleet of 76 737-800s will match the 84 new Boeing 737-800 aircraft that American began receiving in March 2009 and will continue to receive through 2011.
The new 737-800s are being delivered to American with several enhancements, all of which will be added to the initial 76 737-800 fleet. These include new, more comfortable and spacious First and Economy Class seats, bigger overhead storage bins, updated inflight entertainment systems, and AC power ports. In addition, the new configuration of the 737-800s allows for 12 additional Economy Class seats, for a total of 160 seats.
A prototype of the updated aircraft has been in service since February. American will continue to upgrade the remaining 74 aircraft in its original fleet by installing new seats, new cabin interiors, enhanced inflight entertainment systems, and more storage throughout the aircraft. By accelerating its 737-800 fleet renewal plan last year, American took a significant step in its efforts to invest in products and services that benefit customers, while enhancing its competitive position with new aircraft that are 35 percent more fuel efficient on a seat mile basis than the DC-9-82/83 airplanes they will replace. American took delivery of 31 new 737-800s in 2009 and will take delivery of 45 this year and 8 in 2011.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Boeing 737-823 N951AA (msn 29538) painted in the 1962 Astrojet retrojet color scheme arrives at the Miami hub.
Corsairfly starts its new route to Miami
June 29, 2010
Photo: Miami Dade Aviation Department. The arrival met the customer water cannon salute.
Corsairfly (Corsairfly.com) (Paris-Orly) on June 18 started its new nonstop service to Miami from Paris (Orly). The new route will be operated twice-weekly with Airbus A330-200 aircraft until July 2 when it will transition to Boeing 747-400 equipment configured for 582 seats.
American Eagle to operate Miami-Gainesville flights
June 29, 2010
American Eagle Airlines-Executive Airlines ATR 72-212 N270AT (msn 270) MIA (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
American Eagle Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) announced nonstop service between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Gainesville Regional Airport (GNV) in Gainesville, FL, beginning on October 1. Executive Airlines will operate the new service with its 64-seat ATR 72-200 aircraft.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. ATR 72-212 N270AT (msn 270) taxies carefully on the Eagle ramp at the MIA hub.
Air China to order 20 additional Boeing 737-800s
June 28, 2010
Air China Boeing 737-89L WL B-5198 (msn 36491) (Peony) PEK (Sam Chui), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Air China (Beijing) is planning to order 20 additional Boeing 737-800s for deliveries in the 2013-2015 period.
Copyright Photo: Sam Chui. The beautiful “Peony”, specifically Boeing 737-89L B-5198 (msn 36491), takes off from the Beijing base.
Heli Malongo takes delivery of its first Bombardier Q400
June 28, 2010
Heli Malongo (Luanda) on June 20 took delivery of its first new Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) registered D2-EUO (msn 4312). The company also operates three Bombardier DHC-8-300 turboprops.
Onurair adds two Airbus A330-300s
June 28, 2010
Onurair (Istanbul) has added its first two Airbus A330-300s (TC-OCA and TC-OCB) this month.
Norwegian Air Shuttle wants to add 15 long-range aircraft
June 28, 2010
Norwegian Air Shuttle (Norwegian.no) (Oslo) wants to add 15 long-range aircraft and is in discussions with both Airbus and Boeing.
Here is a translated article:
Southwest Airlines goes after US Airways on the Boston-Philadelphia route
June 28, 2010
Southwest Airlines Boeing 737-7H4 WL N222WN (msn 34290) (Green One) BWI (Brian McDonough) (special logo and interior), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Southwest Airlines (Dallas) yesterday (June 27) began new nonstop service between Boston Logan International Airport (BOS) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). Initially, Southwest will start with five daily nonstops between the two cities. These new flights come in addition to Southwest’s service between other Boston-area airports and PHL:
Four nonstops to/from T. F. Green International Airport in Providence (PVD) and PHL.
Four nonstops to/from Manchester-Boston Regional Airport in Manchester, New Hampshire (MHT) and PHL.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. “Green One”, in the form of Boeing 737-7H4 N222WN (msn 34290), prepares to land at the Baltimore/Washington hub.
Mesa Air Group will have to shrink in order to survive
June 28, 2010
Mesa Air Group (Phoenix) is reorganizing its company in Chapter 11 in order to reduce its costs. This will probably include downsizing and the loss of jobs. This article by the Arizona Republic examines in detail all of the issues facing the company.
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Aeromar (Mexico) to add two CRJ100 regional jets
June 27, 2010
Aeromar (Transportes Aeromar, SA de CV) (Mexico) will soon add its first jets, two ex-Jazz Air Bombardier CRJ100s (msn 7155 and 7160).
German Sky Airlines adds Boeing 737-800 D-AGSA
June 26, 2010
German Sky Airlines (associated with Sky Airlines) (Dusseldorf) has taken delivery of Boeing 737-800 D-AGSA. According to the website, German Sky Airlines GmbH was established in 2004 under the umbrella of the Kayi Group tourism group as an independent company. In addition to unifying the Kayitur incoming agency and the Adam and Eve designer hotel, the Kayi Group also unifies the GTI / DTI Travel tour operators and Sky Airlines (Antalya). D-AGSA is the first dedicated German-registered aircraft for the new airline.
British Airways makes a new offer to the Unite union
June 26, 2010
British Airways Boeing 777-236 ER G-YMMR (msn 36516) (Keeping the Flag Flying) YUL (Gilbert Hechema), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
British Airways (London) made a new offer to its cabin crews (flight attendants) yesterday (June 25) in a bid to end a long-running dispute over pay and conditions before a ballot on further strikes next Tuesday. The Unite union reacted coolly to the new offer.
Read the full report by Reuters:
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Boeing 777-236 ER G-YMMR (msn 36516) with additional “Keeping the Flag Flying” sub-titles arrives at Montreal (Trudeau).
PAL Airlines to add ex-United Boeing 737-322 N394UA as CC-ACE
June 26, 2010
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PAL Airlines (Santiago) will soon add ex-United Airlines/Aero Contractors Boeing 737-322 N394UA (msn 24669) as CC-ACE as it upgrades and replaces its older Boeing 737-200 fleet.
United and Continental pilot merger negotiations hit a snag
June 26, 2010
Image: United Airlines
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Alaska Airlines to add new service to Hawaii
June 26, 2010
Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-890 WL N570AS (msn 35185) SEA, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Alaska Airlines (Seattle/Tacoma) will inaugurate service between San Jose, CA, and Lihue, on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, on March 27, 2011, and between Oakland, CA, and Lihue beginning March 28, 2011.
The new flights will complement the airline’s existing Hawaii service from San Jose and Oakland to Kahului, Maui, and Kona, on the Big Island of Hawaii, and new flights between Sacramento, CA, and Kahului, which started in March of this year.
The new Hawaii flights will be operated with Boeing 737-800 aircraft, accommodating 16 passengers in first class and 141 in the main cabin.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Boeing 737-890 N570AS (msn 35185) waits its turn for takeoff at the SEA hub.
Falcon Air Express is operating McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 N836NK for Gold Transportation Services
June 25, 2010 — 4 Comments
Copyright Photo: Jay Selman.
Falcon Air Express (Miami) is operating its ex-Spirit Airlines McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) N836NK (msn 53045) for Gold Transportation Services (Atlantic City), a tour operator, now with titles.
Copyright Photo: Jay Selman. N836NK passed through Charlotte and carries small titles.
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TAROM joins the SkyTeam alliance today
June 25, 2010
TAROM-Romanian Air Transport Airbus A318-111 D-AUAC (YR-ASA) (msn 2552) XFW (Gerd Beilfuss) (joins SkyTeam), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
TAROM-Romanian Air Transport (Bucharest) officially joined the SkyTeam global airline alliance at a ceremony held in Bucharest today (June 25). TAROM becomes the 13th carrier to join SkyTeam, which marked its 10th anniversary on June 22, 2010.
Copyright Photo: Gerd Beilfuss. Airbus A318-11 D-AUAC (msn 2552) at Hamburg (Finkenwerder) became YR-ASA on delivery.
British Airways to hire over 1,000 lower-paid cabin crews
June 25, 2010
British Airways (London) is planning to hire over 1,000 replacement cabin crew members (at lower rates) to buffet itself from the continued strikes by the Unite Union according to this report by Reuters.
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Jazz Air reaches a tentative agreement with its pilots
June 25, 2010 — 5 Comments
Air Canada Jazz Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FCJZ (msn 15040) YUL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Jazz Air (Air Canada Jazz) (Halifax) and the Air Line Pilots Association Int’l (ALPA), representing more than 1,500 pilots employed by Jazz Air LP (formerly Air Canada Jazz), confirmed that they have signed a Memorandum of Settlement (MOS) for a tentative agreement with Jazz Air management representatives after 13 months of negotiations. The pilots’ collective agreement expired on June 30, 2009.
The MOS forms the basis of a tentative agreement between Jazz pilots and management and establishes the foundation for a fair and equitable work contract. If approved by the Jazz Master Executive Council (MEC), a tentative agreement will be taken to the pilot membership for a final ratification vote in early July. Details of the settlement will not be released until ratification by Jazz pilots is complete.
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema. Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FCJZ (msn 15040), operated by Jazz Air as Air Canada Jazz, departs from Montreal (Trudeau).
Virgin America loses $35.5 million in the first quarter
June 25, 2010
Virgin America Airbus A320-214 N625VA (msn 2800) SEA, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Virgin America (San Francisco) reported a net loss of $35.5 million in the first quarter.
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Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Airbus A320-214 N625VA (msn 2800) holds for the gate at Seattle/Tacoma.
Boeing to inspect its Dreamliners and the horizontal stabilizers
June 25, 2010
Boeing 787-881 N7874 (msn 40693) BFI (Rick Schlamp) , originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) will inspect its test fleet of 787 Dreamliners for any faulty workmanship issues involving the horizontal stabilizers.
Read the full report from Reuters:
Copyright Photo: Rick Schlamp. Test aircraft 787-881 N7874 (msn 40693) taxies at Seattle (Boeing Field-King County).
Sun Country Airlines completes first Boeing 737-800 charter flight to Hawaii
June 24, 2010 — 2 Comments
Sun Country Airlines Boeing 737-8BK WL N811SY (msn 29660) (25 Years logo) MIA (Brian McDonough), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Sun Country Airlines (Minneapolis/St. Paul) on Tuesday (June 22) conducted its first trans-Pacific flight in charter service from Phoenix to Honolulu. Touching down in Hawaii the Boeing 737-800 crew were greeted with a traditional gift of Hawaiian Leis welcoming Sun Country to the 50th state.
Sun Country operated the flights in scheduled and charter service utilizing procedures and equipment specifically designated for Extended-range Twin-engine Operations Performance (ETOPs).
As previously reported, Sun Country flew its first trans-Atlantic trip in scheduled service from Minneapolis/St. Paul to London’s Stansted airport on June 11. The one-stop seasonal service will operate weekly through August 15 between the Twin Cities and London with Boeing 737-800s.
Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Boeing 737-8BK N811SY (msn 29660) completes its final approach at Miami.
Bradley “International” Airport
June 24, 2010 — 2 Comments
Virgin Atlantic Airways (London) flight from London (Heathrow) to Newark yesterday had to divert to Hartford/Springfield (Bradley International Airport) due to bad weather at the destination. Despite the Bradley airport name, the passengers were forced to wait four hours for the clearance officers to be called in and to arrive so the passengers could deplane the aircraft. The airline apologized to the passengers but there needs to be a better way to handle situations like this. What do you think?
New Rule: Don’t call yourself an “international airport” if you do not have regular FIS inspectors on duty.
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US Airways continues building Its Charlotte hub as It resumes service to Baton Rouge
June 24, 2010
US Airways Express-PSA Airlines (2nd) Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N241PS (msn 7909) CLT (Bruce Drum), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
US Airways (Phoenix) today (June 24) resumes daily nonstop flights from its largest hub at Charlotte Douglas International Airport to Baton Rouge, LA after a seven-year hiatus.
Baton Rouge is the second domestic destination to return to service this year from US Airways’ Charlotte hub; service to Melbourne, FL resumed on February 11 after a 12-year hiatus. Since May 13, the airline has added new nonstop service to Rome, Ottawa, Puerto Vallarta and Los Cabos from Charlotte. Last December, the airline began its first-ever service to South America with daily nonstop flights to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from its Charlotte hub.
Wholly owned US Airways Express carrier PSA Airlines will operate three roundtrip flights a day with 50-seat CRJ200 regional jets.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. PSA’s Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) N241PS (msn 7909) taxies to the runway at Charlotte.
Air Canada and Continental gain access to Toronto’s City Centre Airport
June 24, 2010
Air Canada (Montreal) and Continental Airlines (Houston) have gained access to the Billy Bishop Toronto City Centre Airport on Toronto Island.
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World Airways expands its contract with ANA-Allied Air Cargo
June 24, 2010 — 1 Comment
World Airways Cargo McDonnell Douglas MD-11F N279WA (msn 48756) JFK (Ken Petersen), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
World Airways (Atlanta) has expanded its cooperation with ANA-Allied Air Cargo to include a second MD-11F aircraft for service through December 2011 between Europe and various cities in Africa. World Airways, a subsidiary of Global Aviation Holdings, Inc., began operating aircraft for ANA-Allied Air in October 2008.
Allied Air is a Nigerian all-cargo airline that operates four Boeing 727 freighters in addition to the two MD-11 freighters leased from World Airways. Allied works closely with its worldwide sales agent, ANA Aviation Services, to provide scheduled flights and ad hoc charter services. Allied Air carries more than 400 tons per week of fresh flowers and vegetables from both Kenya and Uganda to the major European markets in the Netherlands and the United Kingdom.
Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen. McDonnell Douglas MD-11F N279WA (msn 48756) prepares to depart from New York (JFK).
Is this the airline with no class?
June 24, 2010
Spirit Airlines (Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood) like Ryanair, will do anything it seems to get noticed. With many lives uprooted, jobs lost and beautiful beaches soiled in the Gulf of Mexico due to the worst environment disaster ever in U.S. history, the airline had the audacity to run this classless “check out the oil on our beaches” advertisement. What do you think?
Read the article and see the ad:
Boeing reaches the midpoint of 787 testing, will bring the 787 to Farnborough
June 24, 2010
Boeing 787-881 N787BA (msn 40690) PAE (final taxi test), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has reached the halfway point of testing for the 787 Dreamliner and is happy with the results. The new type will be on display at the Farnborough Air Show next month.
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The new airliner also did well with a recent lightning strike while on a test flight.
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Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. Boeing 787-881 N787BA (msn 40690) taxies at Everett (Paine Field) before the first flight.
Republic Airlines’ N103HQ is slightly damaged at Providence
June 23, 2010
US Airways Express-Republic Airlines (2nd) Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (ERJ 175) N103HQ (msn 17000159) CLT (Jay Selman), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
US Airways Express Flight US 3315, an Embraer 170-200LR (ERJ 175) N103HQ (msn 17000159) bound for Philadelphia yesterday and operated by Republic Airlines (2nd), was being pushed away from a gate by an airline employee when it hit the empty, stationary US Airways Flight US 815, an Airbus A321 (N190UW) bound for Charlotte as flight US 815.
There were no injuries to the 36 on board the Republic flight, but the starboard side winglet took the brunt of the damage on the Embraer, while the A321 suffered damaged to the APU doors at the base of the tail.
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Copyright Photo: Jay Selman. Republic Airlines’ Embraer ERJ 170-200LR (ERJ 175) N103HQ (msn 17000159) taxies to the runway at Charlotte.
Qatar Airways to expand to 120 destinations in three years
June 23, 2010
Qatar Airways Airbus A330-302 A7-AEN (msn 907) ARN (Stefan Sjogren), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Qatar Airways (Doha) is one of fastest growing airlines in the world. The flag carrier will be expanding its global network of destinations from 89 to 120 over the next three years, beginning with this week’s launch of new routes to Sao Paolo and Buenos Aires and new routes to Phuket, Hanoi, Budapest, Bucharest, Brussels and Nice beginning this fall.
Full press release:
Copyright Photo: Stefan Sjogren.
Hewa Bora Airways DC-9-82 crash lands in Africa
June 23, 2010
Hewa Bora Airways’ (Kinshasa) crew operating McDonnell Douglas DC-9-82 (MD-82) 9Q-COQ (msn 49176, ex N226AA) was forced to make an emergency landing on Monday (June 21) at Kinshasa after takeoff from the capital on a flight to Goma via Kisangani. The crew made an emergency landing off the runway after a tire was blown on takeoff. There were no reported injuries among the 101 passengers and crew on board. The airliner was severely damaged and is probably an insurance write off. It was formerly operated by American Airlines.
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Cyprus Turkish Airlines suspends all operations
June 23, 2010 — 2 Comments
Cyprus Turkish Airlines (Kibris Turk Hava Yollari) Boeing 737-86N TC-CTA (msn 35643) BFI (Rick Schlamp) (suspends operations), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Cyprus Turkish Airlines (Kibris Hava Yollari-KTHY) (Ercan) suspended all operations on June 21, 2010 due to mounting debts.
The airline announced the suspension on its website:
Trying to avoid filing for bankruptcy, the company had previously decided to sell the company this month. Atlasjet was the only bidder and did purchase a 50.1 percent share in the company on June 23. Atlasjet intends to restart operations with a new AOC.
The airline of the Turkish portion of Cyprus launched scheduled operations on February 3, 1975.
Copyright Photo: Rick Schlamp. The company updated its livery in 2009 with this new look. Boeing 737-86N TC-CTA (msn 35643) taxies past the camera at Seattle (Boeing Field-King County) before it was delivered on April 30, 2009.
Air Bucharest is a new airline in Romania
June 23, 2010 — 2 Comments
Air Bucharest (Bucharest) is a new airline in Romania. The new company has leased Boeing 737-3L9 YR-TIB (msn 27924) from Ion Tiriac Air.
PAL Airlines leases Airbus A340-313X CS-TQM from HiFly
June 23, 2010
Copyright Photo: Alvaro Romero. Please click on photo for full view, information and other photos.
PAL Airlines (Santiago) has leased Airbus A340-313X CS-TQM (msn 117) from HiFly.
AerOasis to launch operations by the end of the year with three Airbus A320s
June 23, 2010
AerOasis (Bogota) is now planning to launch domestic operations in Colombia by the end of the year initially with three Airbus A320s. The new start-up has been receiving technical support from LAN Airlines (Santiago). The new airline, owned by the CORSO y Cia S.C. group, had originally planned to launch operations in November 2007 with five Boeing 737-300s.
SkyTeam celebrates 10 years
June 23, 2010
Copyright Photo: SkyTeam.
SkyTeam yesterday (June 22) celebrated its 10th anniversary. The CEOs and Chairmen of SkyTeam gathered in New York to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the alliance. Since its founding in 2000, SkyTeam has more than tripled its membership, doubled flights and nearly doubled destinations to offer customers easier connections across all continents.
From its founding in 2000 by AeroMexico, Air France, Delta Air Lines and Korean Air, SkyTeam has grown to 13 members in 2010, including the recent addition of Vietnam Airlines and this Friday’s planned addition of Romanian carrier TAROM. SkyTeam carriers today offer more than 13,000 daily flights to 898 destinations in 169 countries, up from 6,402 daily flights to 451 destinations in 98 countries at its inception.
Vertir Airlines Cargo acquires its first Boeing 747
June 22, 2010 — 2 Comments
VERTIR CARGO AIRLINE 747SR-81F EK-74711(cn559), originally uploaded by Savvas Garozis.
Vertir Airlines (Yerevan) is a new charter airline based in Armenia. The cargo airline has acquired its first Boeing 747.
Copyright Photo: Savvas Garozis. Ex-Elite Cargo Airlines Boeing 747SR-81 (SF) EK-74711 (msn 22711, ex SX-DCB) is pictured at Athens on June 19.
Chautauqua Airlines paints its first ERJ in the Frontier Airlines brand
June 22, 2010
N271SK, originally uploaded by PHLAIRLINE.COM.
Chautauqua Alines (Indianapolis) has painted its first Embraer ERJ in the Frontier Airlines (2nd) brand.
Copyright Photo: Paul Kanagie/PHLAIRLINE.COM. ERJ 145LR (EMB-145LR) N271SK (msn 145305) prepares to land at Philadelphia on June 18.
British Airways finalizes a plan to cover its pension fund shortfall
June 22, 2010
Copyright Photo: Gabor Hajdufi. Brand new Boeing 777-336 ER G-STBA (msn 40522) will be delivered next month.
British Airways (London) has developed a recovery plan for its $5.5 billion pension fund liability, potentially eliminating the final obstacle to its planned merger with Iberia (Madrid).
Read the full report from Reuters:
Copyright Photo: Gabor Hajdufi. BA’s first new Boeing 777-336 ER (G-STBA, msn 40542) completed its first flight yesterday (June 21) at Everett (Paine Field).
Aer Arann leases ATR 72-212 EI-SLL from Air Contractors
June 22, 2010
Copyright Photo: Terry Wade.
Aer Arann (Dublin) has leased ex-ASA ATR 72-212 EI-SLL (msn 387, ex N641AS) named “Aoife” from Air Contractors in this non-standard green and white livery. Copyright Photo: Terry Wade. EI-SLL prepares to depart from London (City) for the Isle of Man.
Air Transat’s pilots ask for conciliation
June 22, 2010
Air Transat Airbus A310-308 C-FDAT (msn 658) (Santa Hat) CDG (Pepscl), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Air Transat’s (Montreal) pilots have filed for conciliation (mediation). The pilots have been unsatisfied with the contract offers presented by the company. The Air Line Pilots Association International (ALPA), representing the pilots of Air Transat, announced plans to file for conciliation with Canada’s Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) as efforts to negotiate a fair collective agreement with their employer, Air Transat, a division of the parent company, Transat AT, have stalled.
The appointment of a conciliator by the Minister of Labour sets in motion a series of deadlines for negotiators on both sides. At the end of the conciliation period, negotiators will have had approximately 60 days to reach an agreement, followed by a 21-day cooling off period. Failing agreement at this point, the option of a strike or lockout becomes available to both ALPA and Air Transat.
Copyright Photo: Pepscl. Airbus A310-308 C-FDAT (msn 658) taxies at Paris (CDG).
Delta expands international routes from Minneapolis/St. Paul
June 22, 2010
Delta Air Lines Boeing 767-432 ER N844MH (msn 29717) (SkyTeam) JFK (Ken Petersen), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) is growing its international presence at its Minneapolis/St. Paul hub, with enhanced offerings to Latin America and Europe. The expansion includes:
New nonstop service between Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport (MSP) and Mexico City International Airport, subject to foreign government approval. The flight will mark the first nonstop service operated by any airline between the two cities.
The extension of Delta’s nonstop flight between Minneapolis-St. Paul and Paris-Charles De Gaulle Airport from seasonal to year-round service.
The expansion of Delta’s nonstop service between Minneapolis-St. Paul and London-Heathrow from five days each week to daily service for winter 2010.
In addition to the new Mexico City service, Delta offers nonstop seasonal flights between Minneapolis-St. Paul and six Mexican cities: Cancun, Los Cabos, Puerto Vallarta, Mazatlan, Zihuatanejo-Ixtapa and Cozumel. Delta also provides nonstop seasonal service from Minneapolis-St. Paul to three Caribbean destinations: Grand Cayman; Punta Cana, Dominican Republic; and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
The new daily flight to Mexico City, which begins Dec. 18, will be operated with 124-seat Airbus A319 aircraft, which are equipped with 16 First class and 108 Economy seats.
Delta’s service between Minneapolis/St. Paul and Paris will be operated with a Boeing 767-300 ER, which offers 36 BusinessElite seats and 180 seats in Economy. Delta’s service to London-Heathrow will be operated with a Boeing 767-400 ER, which features 40 full flat BusinessElite seats and 205 seats in Economy.
Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen. Boeing 767-432 ER N844MH (msn 29717) taxies past the camera at New York (JFK) in the SkyTeam livery.
FAA finds cracks on 3 American Airlines 767s – WSJ
June 22, 2010
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Washington) recently discovered structural cracks on three Boeing 767s of American Airlines, according to the Wall Street Journal.
American Airlines disputed the number.
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