Daily News

ACI chief: US airports could lose their lead without creative thinking on investment

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:53:00 +0000

The US should look to what’s happening at airports worldwide and think bigger and more strategically about how its airports can best raise the investments necessary to keep them competitive on a global scale, the head of the Airports Council International said Monday.

SkyWest inks order for up to 200 Embraer E-175s

Tue, 21 May 2013 11:48:00 +0000

SkyWest Inc., the Utah-based parent of regionals SkyWest Airlines and ExpressJet, has signed a firm order for 40 Embraer E-175 aircraft, which will be operated under a capacity purchase agreement (CPA) with United Airlines.

United Airlines operates its first commercial 787 flight since January

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:42:00 +0000

A United Airlines Boeing 787 operated a commercial flight Monday for the first time since FAA grounded the Dreamliner Jan. 16.

Ryanair books record profits

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:41:00 +0000

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair reached new levels of profitability for the year ending March 31, turning in net profits of €569 million ($732 million), up 13% on the previous year's figure of €503 million.

Ryanair eyes growth opportunities as European carriers contract

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:38:00 +0000

Major restructuring or contractions in the short-haul operations of several major European carriers will present low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair with considerable short-term opportunities, the airline’s deputy CEO said Monday.

Austrian Airlines eyes Boeing 777 as ‘center of competence’

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:35:00 +0000

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Austrian Airlines is considering the Boeing 777 as its center of competence.

Piedmont Airlines turboprop makes wheels-up landing; no injuries

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:33:00 +0000

A Piedmont Airlines Bombardier Dash 8-100 turboprop landed early Saturday at Newark International Airport without its landing gear deployed, causing sparks on the runway.

LOT Polish Airlines takes third 787

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:24:00 +0000

LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its third Boeing 787, paving the way for the type to re-enter service with the Polish carrier June 5.

Russia: Uzbekistan authorities ease ticket selling policies

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:22:00 +0000

Russia’s Ministry of Transport said Uzbekistan authorities have complied with its requirement to convert money received by Russian airlines for tickets sold in Uzbekistan through Jan. 1 before the April 15 deadline.

Etihad Airways to acquire catering and handling units

Mon, 20 May 2013 20:18:00 +0000

Etihad Airways has struck a deal to acquire Abu Dhabi Airport Services, Abu Dhabi Cargo Co. and Abu Dhabi In-Flight Catering.