- Airbus Reports Big Order Book[Nov. 08, 2011]
European plane maker Airbus has logged 1,231 net orders for jet airliners in the 10 months to October, according to data published Tuesday, putting it way in front of U.S. rival Boeing.
- Russian Airline Wants Four 747-8 Jets[Nov. 09, 2011]
Transaero Airlines, Russia's second largest carrier, has signed a memorandum of understanding with Boeing to buy four of the passenger model of its new 747-8 jumbo jet.
- Jetstar Signs Tourism NZ Deal, Hands Out iPads[Nov. 08, 2011]
The three-year agreement will see Tourism NZ and Jetstar each contribute NZ$1.5 million a year to a range of joint brand, promotional and tactical campaigns, consumer events, and print, online, TV and social media activities.
- Ryanair Ups Profit Forecast 10 Percent on Strong Yields[Nov. 07, 2011]
Ryanair raised its 2011 profit forecast by 10 percent on Monday, saying higher revenue per passenger mile would offset stubbornly high fuel prices.
- JAL Returns to Profit in 1H, After Bankruptcy[Nov. 08, 2011]
Japan Airlines said Tuesday its first half net profit reached US$1.25 billion, thanks to aggressive restructuring efforts after completing its bankruptcy proceedings.
- Macau Government Spends US$87.5 Million to Become Second-Largest Shareholder of Air Macau[Nov. 04, 2011]
The shareholders of airline Air Macau Thursday unanimously approved the company's capital increase to 442 million patacas, said Zheng Yan, the chairman of Macau's flagship airline.
- Airline SAS Says Outlook Worsening After Q3[Nov. 08, 2011]
Scandinavian airline SAS reported a third-quarter pretax profit below expectations on Tuesday and lowered its outlook slightly due to worsening economic conditions.
- Ryanair: China's COMAC a Possible Aerospace Upstart[Nov. 07, 2011]
State-backed Commercial Aircraft Corp of China will change the face of the global aerospace industry if it succeeds in delivering its 174-seater C919 aircraft by 2016, the chief executive of Europe's largest low-cost airline said on Monday.
- Xenophon Calls for Qantas Law Change[Nov. 07, 2011]
Independent Senator Nick Xenophon says there should be changes to legislation to prevent a future grounding of the Qantas fleet on the authority of one person.
- U.S. Airlines Report Lower October Traffic But Packed Planes Due to Capacity Cuts[Nov. 06, 2011]
U.S. airlines reported lower traffic in October than a year ago, but their seats are more than 80% full because they've cut capacity throughout the year.