Talking Point
After all the bluster, 99 per cent of airlines have fallen meekly into line with Europe’s emissions trading scheme (ETS).
Fleet & Operations News
Lufthansa may bid to purchase state-owned TAP in a move that would bolster its presence in South America.
Air Pacific is to rebrand itself as Fiji Airways – a name it held in the 1950s. Its new name and livery will be rolled out in June 2013.
Jetblue Airways and Turkish Airlines have announced an interline agreement on flights between New York's JFK International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
Technology & Maintenance News
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has signed a new contract with Mediterranean airline Aigle Azur to provide component support services on its fleet of A320 aircraft.
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has been selected by LOT Polish Airlines to provide airframe maintenance services on its fleet of eight 787s.
Flightech Advisory Services has launched a new maintenance management programme designed to offer short or long-term, customised aircraft maintenance management services to aircraft owners and flight departments that “do not want to be burdened by having their own maintenance department or by the cost and hassle of being under contract with a larger management company”.
People News
Delta Air Lines has appointed Jeffrey Bernier MD, Asia Pacific, effective May 11.
