Airlines

13.08.2010 2:00

Malaysia Airlines to set up hub in Kota Kinabalu

Malaysia Airlines is to establish a hub operation in the eastern part of the country, located at Kota Kinabalu in the Sabah region. The carrier says. [Read more]

13.08.2010 2:00

Aero Republica to launch Mexico and Cuba services

Aero Republica plans to launch services to Mexico and Cuba in October as the Colombian carrier focuses on international growth and puts the brakes on domestic. [Read more]

13.08.2010 2:00

Aircell claims legal victory in patent infringement suit

(Updated to include Delta comment) Aircell is claiming a legal victory after a jury found technology company Ambit Corp did not prove patent infringement. [Read more]

12.08.2010 2:00

WestJet plans aircraft deferrals

Canadian carrier WestJet has announced that it will defer the delivery of one Boeing 737 next year, and two more in 2012, and has rescheduled the deliveries. [Read more]

12.08.2010 2:00

Thai firms up order for seven A330s

Thai Airways International has finalised a firm order with Airbus for the purchase of seven Airbus A330-300s, following a memorandum of understanding signed. [Read more]

12.08.2010 2:00

US charter and cargo carriers question proposed Afghanistan flight restrictions

A proposed rule that would limit civilian and commercial flights within Afghanistan airspace could pose financial hardship for the carriers now operating in the area, and ultimately hamper the war effort, say two sister cargo operators and a charter carrier that operate extensively in the region. [Read more]

12.08.2010 2:00

PICTURE: United, Continental unveil new branding for combined airline

United Airlines and Continental Airlines have unveiled the new visual branding and livery they will employ after their proposed merger is completed. [Read more]

11.08.2010 2:00

Air Transport in brief

Singapore Airlines has begun the move to a paperless cabin, testing electronic versions of its in-flight magazines on its Panasonic. [Read more]