- American Eagle Traffic Rises 10.2 Percent[Sep. 08, 2011]
American Eagle, which operates regional flights for American Airlines, said Tuesday that traffic rose 10.2 percent in August, outstripping an increase in passenger-carrying capacity.
- TRIP Linhas Aéreas to Become the Worldwide Largest Operator of ATRs[Sep. 09, 2011]
TRIP Linhas Aéreas, the south American leader in regional aviation just announced the acquisition of 18 new ATR 72-600, plus options for 22 additional ones.
- Emirates Airlines' Bonds Rise on Tourism Increase, Oil Drop: Arab Credit[Sep. 08, 2011]
Emirates airlines' notes have risen in the past month, regaining an advantage they enjoyed over Dubai's sovereign bonds as the world's biggest international carrier benefits from rising tourism and falling oil prices.
- FedEx Said to Mull Boeing, Airbus Freighter Order[Sep. 08, 2011]
FedEx Corp. is considering whether to buy wide-body freighters from Boeing Co. and Airbus SAS to update the fleet of the world's largest cargo airline, three people familiar with the matter said.
- Delta, US Airways Say Hurricane Irene Eroded Profits in August[Sep. 07, 2011]
Delta Air Lines Inc. said flight cancellations from Hurricane Irene reduced August net profit by US$15 million, joining US Airways Group Inc. in kicking off the airline industry's tally of costs from the storm.
- American Airlines Traffic Falls in August[Sep. 07, 2011]
Traffic on American Airlines fell in August, as an uptick in international travel failed to offset a slump in U.S. flying.
- Pratt CEO Warns Boeing on 737, Keeps Guidance[Sep. 06, 2011]
Boeing Co may be forced to cut short the lifespan of its just-launched 737 MAX aircraft and go back to the drawing board for a new airplane to protect sales, the head of engine maker Pratt & Whitney said on Tuesday.
- Air China to Receive 1 Billion Yuan to Increase Stake in Cathay[Sep. 01, 2011]
China's flag carrier Air China will receive another 1 billion yuan from the Chinese government following a 1.5 billion yuan injection early last year.
- Air France Plans Jobs Freeze, Deeper Capacity Cuts to Defend Profitability[Sep. 05, 2011]
Air France-KLM Group, Europe's largest airline, declined as much as 7.5 percent in Paris trading after saying it will deepen capacity cuts and is discussing a hiring freeze with unions to defend earnings goals.
- IAG August Traffic Up on Premium Growth[Sep. 05, 2011]
International Airlines Group, formed by the merger of BA and Iberia, posted a rise in passenger traffic for August thanks to continued growth in first-class and business-class travel.