Airline Industry Information articles from February 2009

Airline Industry Information archives from February 2009

UK flights disrupted by snow.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Heavy snow across southeast England has caused major disruption to services at London's airports today (2 February). Both runways at Heathrow Airport have been closed,...

Southwest Airlines' mechanics ratify new contract and pilots reach tentative agreement.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Southwest Airlines (NYSE:LUV) reported on Friday (30 January) that its maintenance employees represented by the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association (AMFA) have ratified a...

Frontier Airlines holds 43-hour fare sale.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines launched a 43-hour 'Super Roll Sale' on 1 February 2009. The airline is offering fares priced from USD39 each way to more than 50 destinations across the...

Senior secured lender to acquire assets of Global Aircraft Solutions.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Global Aircraft Solutions Inc (OTCBB:GACF), a provider of aircraft trading, aircraft parts sales and scheduled maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) services, has reached an...

EU plans to establish common aviation area with Georgia.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The European Commission is proposing to start negotiations with Georgia to establish a common aviation area. This would remove market restrictions and integrate Georgia...

Board of Brazil's TAM approves repurchase of preferred shares.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The board of directors of Brazilian airline TAM (NYSE:TAM) (Bovespa:TAMM4) has authorised the company's acquisition of up to 3,596,629 preferred shares. This is equivalent...

Air Canada makes financing agreement with German bank and completes second agreement with GECC.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has entered into a secured financing transaction with the German bank Norddeutsche Landesbank Girozentrale for USD37m or approximately CAD46m. This increases an...

Emirates offers A380 service to Australia and New Zealand.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai-based airline Emirates has added service, with the Airbus A380 aircraft, to two more destinations. A380 flights from Dubai to Australia and New Zealand were launched...

Emirates expands its service to Bangladesh.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dubai-based airline Emirates is adding three more flights per week to Dhaka, Bangladesh, with effect from 1 February. The new services are operated by an Airbus A330-200...

Airbus signs new agreement on manufacture of aircraft composite parts in China.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD European aircraft maker Airbus has entered into a joint venture agreement for the manufacture of aircraft composite parts in Harbin, China. The proposed Joint Venture...

Ryanair reports loss for third quarter.(Financial report)
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has reported a loss of EUR102m for its third quarter ended 31 December 2008. This is down from a profit of EUR35m in the previous year's...

Bombardier expands global service and maintenance network.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has expanded its worldwide network of authorised service and maintenance facilities. A new Line Maintenance Facility (LMF),...

Air T reports third quarter growth.(Financial report)
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air T Inc (Nasdaq:AIRT), a provider of air freight service, aircraft deicers, ground support equipment and facilities maintenance, has published its financial results for the...

New online redemption facility now available to members of Gulf Air's Frequent flyer programme.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Gulf Air has announced that its online booking engine (http://www.gulfair.com) has been improved and members of its Frequent Flyer Programme (FFP) can now instantly redeem...

Boeing 787 Dreamliners production continues with fifth airplane ready for flight-test.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), a manufacturer of commercial jetliners , has announced that production of its 787 Dreamliners has been resumed. The company said that a fifth...

Singapore Airlines takes delivery of the 77th Boeing 777.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Boeing Company (NYSE:BA), a manufacturer of commercial jetliners, has announced that Singapore Airlines has received its 77th Boeing 777. The company said that the...

SAS Group sells majority stake in Spanair.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scandinavian airline operator SAS Group (OMX Stockholm:SAS) (OMX Copenhagen:SAS DKK) announced on Friday (30 January) that it has reached a definitive agreement with a group of...

Delta Air Lines upgrades Business Class service on flights between Atlanta and Lima.
February 2, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced that its BusinessElite service is to be upgraded on its daily flights between Atlanta and Lima, Peru, taking effect on 1 April. ...

UK airports expect most flights to operate today.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flights are returning to normal in the southeast of England today (3 February) following major disruption yesterday due to heavy snowfall. London's Heathrow, Gatwick and...

Continental Airlines reports January traffic figures.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) has reported its operating performance for the month of January 2009. The airline recorded a consolidated load factor, including its...

United and Aer Lingus pilots sign agreement to work together.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Pilots at United Airlines and Aer Lingus have signed a 'protocol agreement' designed to protect the interests of pilots from both airlines as the two companies form a...

Phoenix Aerospace wins new order for ground support equipment.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Phoenix Aerospace Inc, a subsidiary of Phoenix International Ventures Inc (OTCBB:PIVN), has announced a purchase order valued at USD420,000 for the supply of ground support...

Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo dispatchers vote to join union.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Dispatchers at Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo, the operating entities for Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings (Nasdaq:AAWW), have voted in favour of joining Teamsters Local 210 in New...

New American Airlines Admirals Club lounge opens at Washington Dulles.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines will open its new Admirals Club lounge in Terminal B of Washington Dulles International Airport today (3 February). This is part of the airline's move...

Continental Airlines offers fee waiver for customers affected by winter weather.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL) is advising customers scheduled to travel to, from or through cities hit by adverse weather conditions to postpone or reroute their travel,...

First Independent Cargo Screening Facility is approved at Los Angeles International Airport.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mercury Air Cargo has been certified by the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) to become the first Independent Cargo Screening Facility (ICSF) under new TSA air...

Brazil's GOL names new chief financial officer.(Gol Transportes Aereos appointed Leonardo Pereira)(Brief article)
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazilian airline GOL Linhas Aereas Inteligentes S.A. (NYSE:GOL) (Bovespa:GOLL4) has appointed Leonardo Pereira as its new executive vice president and chief financial officer....

Air France expands availability of mobile boarding pass service.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air France announced today (3 February) the extension of its mobile boarding pass service to all La Navette shuttle flights to and from Paris-Orly Airport and Marseille, Nice,...

Iberia announces policy on ticket changes for customers affected by winter weather in Europe.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Spanish airline Iberia has said that customers whose flight arrangements are affected by this week's bad weather at airports in London, Paris and Milan may request a flight...

Air Canada and Jazz Air reach agreement in rate negotiations.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Jazz Air LP reported on 2 February that it has reached an agreement with Air Canada concerning the establishment of new rates for controllable costs. These rates will...

Loganair announces three new routes and increased frequency.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Scottish-based airline Loganair is to expand its route network with the addition of new flights from Aberdeen to Cardiff and from the Isle of Man to Belfast and Blackpool. ...

Air New Zealand's Dunedin Tasman services to be suspended.(Brief article)
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air New Zealand announced on 2 February that it is to suspend the two services it operates weekly between Dunedin and Sydney from 16 April to 24 October 2009. The airline...

Airbus and XAC collaborate on A320 wing equipping programme.
February 3, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft manufacture Airbus and Xian Aircraft Industry Company (XAC) announced on 2 February that both companies have signed a cooperation agreement with regard to the A320...

Pratt & Whitney announces completion of testing of PurePower PW1000G geared turbofan engine.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Manufacturer and designer of aircraft engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of United Technologies Corp. (NYSE: UTX), announced on Tuesday (3 February) that it has completed...

Operations at UK airports return to normal.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British airport operator BAA has reported that, following disruptions to operations caused by severe snow in the southeast of England, services at its British airports are now...

United Airlines releases January traffic results.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) has reported its traffic results for January 2009. Total consolidated revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 10.9% from January...

Republic Airways reports traffic results for January.(Financial report)
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Republic Airways Holdings (NASDAQ: RJET) has released its traffic results for January 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 2.6% compared to January 2008,...

AirTran Airways to sponsor the Milwaukee Brewers.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has announced that it has entered into a multi-year partnership with baseball team the Milwaukee Brewers. ...

Air Canada to launch new services from Calgary.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has announced that it is introducing four new direct services to and from Calgary, Alberta. On 15 May the airline will launch a new daily service between...

AirTran Airways announces January traffic results.(Financial report)
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc (NYSE: AAI), has released its traffic results for January 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month showed an...

US Airways files response to evidence request for application to operate service to Rio de Janeiro.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways (NYSE:LCC) has announced that on 2 February it filed its response to an evidence request from the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to support its application to...

Alaska Airlines to launch two new services.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines (NYSE:ALK) has announced that it is launching two new services in August of this year. The airline will start a daily service between Seattle and Austin,...

Ryanair reports January traffic.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair has reported its traffic results for January 2009. The carrier's load factor for the month remained unchanged from January 2008, at 69%....

Transaero Airlines offers special Business Class fares.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Russian carrier Transaero Airlines has announced that it is offering specially priced Business Class fares from Moscow and St Petersburg to cities in Europe. Prices start...

Netjets Europe enters agreement to acquire Frankfurt Egelsbach Airport.(Hessische Flugplatz GmbH Egelsbach )(Brief article)
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD NetJets Europe, a business aviation company, has announced that it has entered an agreement with shareholders of Hessische Flugplatz GmbH Egelsbach (HFG), the operator of...

Delta announces new account-linking capabilities for SkyMiles and WorldPerks members.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE:DAL) has announced that it has introduced new account-linking capabilities for Delta SkyMiles and Northwest WorldPerks members. Members of the...

Qantas reports financial results for half year ended 31 December 2008.(Financial report)
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian carrier Qantas has reported its financial results for the half year ended 31 December 2008. The airline recorded total revenues of AUD7.9bn for the period, an...

Singapore Airlines announces reductions to fuel surcharges.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Airlines has announced that it is reducing its fuel surcharges on short and medium-haul sectors in the range of 5% and 21%. As of 4 February, the airline's...

Ryanair to launch new route between Ibiza and Liverpool.
February 4, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost Irish airline Ryanair has announced that it is launching a new service between Liverpool John Lennon Airport in the UK and Ibiza. The three times weekly service...

Copa Holdings reports January traffic.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Panama-based Copa Holdings SA (NYSE: CPA) and its operating subsidiaries, Copa Airlines and Aero Republica, have reported passenger traffic results for January 2009. ...

Qantas launches US campaign with Tourism New Zealand.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian airline Qantas has announced that it has launched a new tactical campaign with Tourism New Zealand that will complement Tourism New Zealand's brand campaign for...

WestJet, Air France and KLM sign MOU.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian carrier WestJet, Air France and Dutch airline KLM have announced that they have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to build a new commercial relationship. ...

Cessna opens new Jet service centre.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cessna Aircraft Company, a manufacturer of general aviation airplanes and a business unit of Textron Inc (NYSE: TXT), announced on Wednesday (4 February) that the company will...

Lawsuit filed against Continental Airlines related to crash at Denver Airport in December 2008.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lawyers with The Law Offices of Frank L. Branson have announced that they have filed a lawsuit against Continental Airlines (NYSE:CAL). The lawsuit, which was filed on...

American Eagle releases January traffic results.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Eagle Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp (NYSE: AMR), has released its traffic results for January 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 17.9%...

American Airlines releases January traffic results.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines, a subsidiary of AMR Corp (NYSE:AMR), has reported its traffic results for January 2009. Revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 11.7% from...

Most UK airports return to near-normal operations.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British airport operator BAA has reported that the majority of its airports have now returned to normal, with the exception of a small number of delays and cancellations,...

United Airlines reports appointment of chief communications officer.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD UAL Corporation (Nasdaq: UAUA), the holding company whose primary subsidiary is United Airlines, has announced the appointment of Tony Cervone as chief communications officer...

Continental Airlines offers special fare on new route.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) has announced that it is offering an introductory fare for its new non-stop service to Shanghai, China from New York's Newark Liberty...

JetBlue to launch new services from Fort Lauderdale.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) has announced that it is launching two new international routes from Fort Lauderdale, Florida in June of this year. The new daily non-stop...

JetBlue to launch new services from Los Angeles.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD JetBlue Airways (Nasdaq: JBLU) has announced that it plans to launch two new services from Los Angeles International Airport this summer. Twice-daily services from Los...

Boeing appoints new vice president of sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE:BA) has announced the appointment of Aldo Basile as its new Boeing Commercial Airplanes vice president of sales for Europe, Russia and Central Asia. Basile...

Arik Air appoints JPA to design interiors for new aircraft.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Arik Air, Nigeria's national airline, has announced that it has appointed James Park Associates (JPA) to design the interiors of its new Boeing 777-300ER aircraft. JPA...

Denver International Airport reports December 2008 traffic.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Denver International Airport (DIA) has reported its passenger traffic results for December and the full year 2008. The airport served a total of 4,073,246 passengers in...

Alaska Air Group releases January traffic results.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK) has released traffic results for its subsidiaries, Alaska Airlines (Alaska) and Horizon Air (Horizon), for January 2009. Revenue passenger...

US Airways Group reports January traffic.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc (NYSE: LCC) has released its traffic results for January 2009. Mainline revenue passenger miles for the month dropped by 6.2% compared to January...

Bombardier reports deliveries and orders for fiscal year 2008/09.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Bombardier Aerospace has reported its orders and deliveries for the fiscal year 2008/09. The company delivered a total of 353 orders for the fiscal year ended 31 January...

Finnair reports operating loss of EUR52.1m in 2008.(Finnair Oy)(Financial report)(Brief article)
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Finnish airline Finnair Plc (OMX Helsinki:FIA1S) reported on Thursday (5 February) an operating loss of EUR52.1m on turnover of EUR2,262m for the year 2008. Operating loss...

Aeroflot confirms interest in privatising Czech Airlines.
February 5, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD OJSC Aeroflot - Russian Airlines has officially confirmed its interest in taking part in the privatisation of Czech Airlines (CSA), following an announcement from the Czech...

Snow continues to disrupt UK flights.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Some UK airports have suspended flights again this morning (6 February) after further heavy snowfalls across the country. All departures and arrivals at London Luton...

British Airways reports nine-month loss of GBP70m.(Financial report)
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways (LSE:BAY.L) reported on Friday (6 February) a pre-tax loss of GBP70m for the first nine months of its 2008/2009 fiscal year. This is a significant fall...

Bombardier Aerospace reports aircraft deliveries for year to 31 January; announces job cuts.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft maker Bombardier Aerospace has reported that it delivered 353 aircraft during the fiscal year ended 31 January 2009. This is down slightly from 361...

Flybe allows free rebookings for travellers affected by heavy snow.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British regional airline Flybe announced on Friday (6 February) that it will allow customers to change their flight booking if they are unable to get to the airport because of...

Hawaiian Airlines reports traffic figures for January.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Hawaiian Airlines Inc, a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings Inc (Nasdaq:HA), has reported its traffic statistics for January 2009. The airline's revenue passenger miles...

Mexico's GAP reports 15% fall in passenger traffic.(Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. )(Brief article)(Statistical data)
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mexican airport operator Grupo Aeroportuario del Pacifico S.A.B. de C.V. (NYSE:PAC) (BMV:GAP) has reported a 15.0% decrease in total terminal passengers for January 2009. ...

API signs aviation batteries distribution agreement with Saft.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aerospace Products International Inc (API), a subsidiary of First Aviation Services Inc (PINKSHEETS: FAVS), has been appointed by battery maker Saft as an authorised worldwide...

Delta Air Lines publishes traffic statistics for January.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) reported on Thursday (5 February) traffic results for its Delta and Northwest operating units for the month of January 2009. The system-wide...

American Airlines launches fare sale on US and Canadian flights.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines (NYSE: AMR) has unveiled its "Get Up and Go" fare sale for travel to most of its destinations in the continental United States and Canada. The sale...

South African Airways announces Premium Business Class offer for US travellers.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD South African Airways is offering a companion ticket for just the taxes and fuel surcharges when travellers fly from the US to Africa in Premium Business Class for USD9,750...

American Airlines improves its 'Remember Me' phone technology.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD American Airlines has announced details of its enhanced "Remember Me" speech recognition technology. The system recognises customers' registered telephone numbers and...

US-based Baltia Air Lines starts FAA certification procedures.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Baltia Air Lines Inc (OTCBB:BLTA), a startup US airline, has commenced the process of becoming certified with the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The airline,...

Sabre Airline Solutions unveils new version of Sabre Flight Explorer Professional Edition.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Sabre Airline Solutions, a provider of integrated solutions and services for airlines and airports, has introduced version 9.0 of Sabre Flight Explorer Professional Edition....

British Airways reports improvement in January passenger load factor.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways has reported its traffic statistics for the month of January 2009. The airline recorded a 1.3% fall in traffic, measured in Revenue Passenger Kilometres,...

Ryanair proposes to reduce its base at Shannon Airport.
February 6, 2009... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Irish low-cost airline Ryanair said on Thursday (5 February) that it intends to reduce its operations at Ireland's Shannon Airport from 30 March 2009. The airline blamed...