The new Boeing 737-900ER aircraft became the UIA 39th aircraft, the second aircraft of the type after UR-PSI aircraft and the 4th modern 737-900 aircraft that the leading Ukrainian carrier expanded its fleet with in 2013. Currently, UIA operates 12 Boeing NG aircraft. The 737-900 aircraft has substantial operation advantages over medium-haul...

From June 2014 passengers will be able to fly the Krakow-Barcelona route with the Spanish Vueling discount airlines.   The first flight to Barcelona El Prat Airport is scheduled for the 21st of June, 2014, and the last will take place on the 16th September, 2014. There will be three weekly flights to Barcelona (on Mondays,...

Jet Aviation announces the appointment of Hardy Bütschi as the new vice president and general manager of the company's maintenance and FBO operations in Dubai, effective January 2014. In his new role as vice president and general manager of Jet Aviation Dubai, Bütschi is responsible for overseeing the company's maintenance and FBO operations...

Bombardier Aerospace announced today that low-cost Thai carrier Nok Air has placed a firm order for two Q400 NextGen turboprop airliners and has also taken options for two additional Q400 NextGen aircraft, as well as purchase rights on four others. Bombardier also confirmed that Nok Air will be the launch customer for a new extra capacity seating...

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Iraqi Airways, the national carrier of Iraq, has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire five CS300 mainline jetliners. The LOI includes options on 11 CS300 aircraft. Based on CS300 airliner list price, a firm order would be valued at approximately $387 million US and could increase to $1.26 billion US if...

Bombardier Aerospace announced that Abu Dhabi Aviation, based in Abu Dhabi, has signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for two Q400 NextGen aircraft. The airline is a longtime Bombardier Q-Series aircraft customer. Based on the list price, the potential contract value for Abu Dhabi Aviation’s transaction, covering two Q400 NextGen aircraft, would be...

Comlux is pleased to announce that last month they took delivery of a brand new Bombardier Global 6000. The aircraft, operating under the EU-OPS AOC of Comlux Malta, is an additional asset for the Comlux fleet which is now comprised of 1 Airbus ACJ318, 3 Airbus ACJ319 (one in completion), 1 Airbus ACJ320, 1 Airbus ACJ321 (in completion), 1 Boeing...

Qatar Airways has appointed David Edwards as Executive Vice President to lead the growing business of its corporate jet arm, Qatar Executive. Announcing the appointment during the Dubai Air Show, Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer Akbar Al Baker said: “David brings to Qatar Executive a wealth of experience in the business aviation industry...

Air Algérie has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A330-200 passenger aircraft as part of the carrier’s continued growth plans. This order has been placed at Dubai Airshow 2013. The new aircraft will be deployed on medium and long haul routes from the Air Algérie hub in Algeria. Air Algérie has already ordered a total of...

Rolls-Royce has won a $300m order from Qatar Airways for Trent 700 engines, with long-term TotalCare® support, to power five Airbus A330 freighter aircraft.  The order for five Airbus A330 Freighters and eight options was announced by the airline on the first day of the Dubai Air Show. Qatar Airways Chief Executive Officer, Akbar Al Baker,...

Libyan Wings, the newly launched Tripoli based airline, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding for three A350-900s and four A320neo’s. The carrier is building up its fleet with aircraft orders announced at the 2013 Dubai Airshow. Libyan Wings will start operations for passenger charter and freight from the beginning of 2014. “The A350...

On Nov 13, 2013, Aeroflot, Russia’s flagship airline and the largest national air company, and Europcar, the leading car rental company in Europe, announced an exclusive strategic partnership for the next 5 years to provide quality car rental services to all Aeroflot business and leisure customers. Marcus Bernhardt, Chief Commercial...

During a panel announcement on Day 1 of the 2013 Dubai Air Show, a joint panel announcement between the Boeing Company and aircraft engine manufacturer GE, officially announced to the world the backing of the latest family member of the Boeing 777 aircraft – the Boeing 777X. Qatar Airways formally announced its signature of a Letter of Intent...

Qatar Airways has placed a firm order for five new Airbus A330-200 Freighter aircraft in an agreement signed at the Dubai Airshow 2013. These new aircraft will complement the airline's rapidly growing network, which includes more than 40 routes that have dedicated freighter services. Included in the order are eight additional A330-200F options –...

Ukraine International Airlines denies attempts to exert pressure upon Uzbekistan airways and considers such-like statements of the Embassy of Uzbekistan to Ukraine and Uzbekistan airways – Uzbekistan`s national carrier – to be aimed at maintaining the Uzbek airline`s monopoly position on air transportation market between Ukraine and...