- Chile-Brazil Airline Merger to Be Completed in 2012[Sep. 22, 2011]
The head of Chile's airline group LAN said Thursday his company's merger with Brazilian airline TAM will be completed in the first quarter of 2012 after some "minor formalities" of the deal are solved.
- JetBlue CEO Calls for ATC Reform[Sep. 23, 2011]
The chief executive of JetBlue Airways said the United States needs to reform its air traffic control systems to prevent waste and improve mobility in the skies.
- Three Airlines to Cut Fuel Surcharges in HK[Sep. 22, 2011]
The Civil Aviation Department of Hong Kong on Thursday gave the approval for passenger fuel surcharges levied by three airlines to be reduced for the period from October.
- Boeing, Airbus Set to Battle for United Plane Order[Sep. 22, 2011]
United Airlines is shaping up as the next major U.S. battleground for Boeing Co and Airbus to sell narrowbody airplanes, as the world's biggest airline mulls an order sources say could reach 200 planes.
- Summer Snowy Air Service Axed[Sep. 19, 2011]
The airline Aeropelican says a summer service to the New South Wales Snowy Mountains is no longer sustainable.
- Budget Airline EasyJet Raises Year Profit Guidance[Sep. 22, 2011]
Low-cost airline easyJet raised its full-year profit guidance after more corporate passengers flew with the carrier in the second half and said it would return around 190 million pounds to shareholders.
- China Eastern Selects V2500s for 50 Aircraft[Sep. 21, 2011]
International Aero Engines announced today China Eastern Airlines has selected IAE to provide V2500 engines to power 50 new A320 series aircraft. The deal also includes comprehensive long-term engine aftermarket services.
- IAE's V2500 Engrained in China's Air Transportation Industry[Sep. 21, 2011]
The relationship between China Southern Airlines and International Aero Engines might be measured by the number of V2500 engines in operation or on firm order. However, there is much more to this arrangement than just engines - it is a global partnership.
- LAN's TAM Takeover to Create World's Second Largest Airline[Sep. 21, 2011]
Chile's antitrust tribunal on Wednesday approved LAN Airlines' multibillion-dollar takeover of Brazilian carrier TAM with conditions, paving the way for the creation of one of the world's biggest airlines.
- Boeing in Talks with Chinese Airlines on Dreamliners[Sep. 21, 2011]
Boeing Co. is engaged in "very advanced discussions" with Chinese airlines to revitalize sales there of its 787 Dreamliner, according to a senior sales executive, as the U.S. plane maker competes with rival Airbus for a greater share of the growing market.