Airline Industry Information articles from May 2005

Airline Industry Information archives from May 2005

Japanese air traffic controllers forget closed runway.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air traffic controllers at Haneda, Tokyo's domestic airport, have been blamed for ordering a passenger aircraft to land on a runway closed for maintenance. The Japan...

Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport partly closed due to abandoned truck.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An abandoned truck, indicated by a bomb-sniffing dog to smell of explosives, caused parts of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to be closed down for two hours...

Alaska Airlines reaches agreement with pilots.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Alaska Airlines has reached a new agreement with its pilots. According to the airline, the new contract was agreed on after a year and a half of negotiations as well as...

Air India rejects Airbus criticism.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air India has protested against criticism from aircraft manufacturer Airbus over the bidding process for 50 aircraft. Airbus lost to Boeing and the company's Vice President...

Reward scheme for travelling pets offered by Virgin Atlantic.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Virgin Atlantic Airways has introduced a reward scheme for pets that travel frequently by air. The 'Flying Paws' scheme, launched on 1 May 2005, is open to cats, dogs and...

Boeing delivers last 757 aircraft.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US aircraft manufacturer Boeing (NYSE:BA) has delivered the final Boeing 757 aircraft after 23 years of production. The 1,050th Boeing 757 was delivered to Chinese airline...

Imam Khomeini International Airport opens despite safety concerns.
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Iran's Imam Khomeini International Airport opened on 30 April despite warnings that the runway may not be safe. On 29 April the United Kingdom and Canada reportedly advised...

Peru to sue LanPeru over in-flight film.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Peru is to sue LanPeru, a unit of the Chilean airline LAN, over an in-flight film. The film reportedly depicted the country's capital Lima in a less than favourable light,...

China Southern Airlines to offer double daily service to Singapore in summer schedule.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chinese airline China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) is to expand its summer 2005 service between Guangzhou and Singapore. Between 22 May and 29 October 2005 the airline...

Qantas advertising to show all-inclusive prices.(Brief Article)
May 2, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australian airline group Qantas has announced that it will publish all-inclusive prices in advertising for its airfares and package holidays from 11 May 2005. The decision...

China Southern Airlines offers free airline tickets for North American travellers.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Chinese airline China Southern Airlines (NYSE: ZNH) has said that it is offering free airline tickets from 1 May through to 9 October 2005. Passengers travelling with the...

Kenya Airways shows off new livery on its latest Boeing 777.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Kenya Airways has revealed its new livery on the airline's new Boeing 777-200ER aircraft. The new design incorporates the African airline's IATA code 'KQ' and is described...

Northwest Airlines offers FlyNow option for domestic travellers making flight changes.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines is allowing customers to make confirmed same-day changes to their domestic flight bookings for a USD25 fee, with its new FlyNow option. The option...

US and Paraguay sign open-skies agreement.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United States and Paraguay have signed a full open-skies aviation agreement which will allow US and Paraguayan airlines to operate unrestricted between the two countries....

Song launches New York-Los Angeles route.(Delta Air Lines Inc. Song)(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines' low-fare carrier Song has launched its new nonstop, coast-to-coast service between New York's John F. Kennedy International Airport and Los Angeles...

Airport police officer killed at Los Angeles International Airport.(Tommy Edward Scott killed )(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An airport police officer was killed near Los Angeles International Airport on 29 April. Officer Tommy Edward Scott was reportedly hanging partly outside his patrol car,...

United Airlines' flight attendants threaten strike.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The flight attendants of United Airlines have restated a threat to take action if the airline ends traditional pensions. The union reportedly said that it would launch...

Three airlines raises fares after American Airlines increase.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Continental Airlines announced fare increases for most US destinations after an increase by American Airlines. American Airlines...

Robin Hood airport opens.(new aiport )(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The United Kingdom's first new airport since 1966 has opened. The Robin Hood airport, located near Doncaster, reportedly hopes to attract airlines with a runway long enough...

Peruvian man arrested in Brazil with cocaine.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Brazilian authorities have said that police arrested a man from Peru for allegedly trying to smuggle cocaine. The 22-year-old man was reportedly taken into custody at...

Unisys sees business opportunities in China.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Unisys Corp, a US-based information-technology company, has said that it sees business opportunities with China's airlines. According to Unisys, there will be opportunities...

Italian experts identify 31 bodies from Kam Air crash.(reports)(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The bodies of a further 31 victims from the Kam Air crash in Afghanistan have been identified by Italian forensic experts. The victims were killed when the Boeing 737...

Bombardier reserves aircraft for Flexjet.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier is reserving 51 aircraft positions for Flexjet over the next three years. The reservations are reportedly being made due to an...

Singapore Airlines gets delay warning from Airbus.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore Airlines has said that Airbus has issued a warning of a delay in deliveries of the new A380 aircraft. Despite the delay, the airline said that it aims to launch...

Boeing chooses Donaldson Air Purification System for 787 Dreamliner.(Brief Article)
May 3, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Boeing (NYSE: BA) has selected the Donaldson Air Purification System for the new 787 Dreamliner aircraft. According to the company, the Donaldson Air Purification System...

AirTran announces agreement with union.(AirTran Airways Inc., International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 528)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost carrier AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings Inc, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters, Local 528, have reached agreement on a one-year...

Air Mauritius to buy Airbus aircraft.(Airbus 340-300E)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Mauritius will buy three Airbus 340-300E, the airline's executive director said Tuesday (3 May). The value of the contract is estimated at USD504m and the deliveries...

TSA needs to set standard for airport screeners - report.(Transportation Security Administration )(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD A report by Government Accountability Office (GAO) released on Monday (2 May) criticizes the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for failing to implement a standard...

JetBlue launches new services from Boston and Washington.(JetBlue Airways Corp)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Low-cost airline JetBlue Airways launched on Tuesday (3 May) new services from Boston's Logan International Airport and from Washington's Dulles International Airport. The...

Frontier leases new Airbus.(Frontier Airlines Inc. lease agreements with International Lease Finance Corporation)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Frontier Airlines announced on Tuesday (3 May) that it has accepted delivery of its 38th 132-seat Airbus A319. The airline said it will lease the aircraft from the...

Jordanian airline suspends flights to Iraq.(Alia Royal Jordanian Airline)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Jordanian national carrier Royal Jordanian has suspended its daily flights to Baghdad, Iraq, a company official said on Tuesday (3 May). The airline was told by US...

Aid for Cyprus Airways approved.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Cypriot national airline Cyprus Airways received European Commission approval on Tuesday (3 May) for a government-backed loan guarantee. The Commission said that it was...

Etihad Airways launches service to Frankfurt.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD United Arab Emirates carrier Etihad Airways has announced plans to launch a new service between Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, and Frankfurt, Germany. Beginning on 1...

SAS Ground Services signs agreement with Thomas Cook.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airline ground handling and airport related services provider SAS Ground Services, part of the SAS Group, said on Wednesday (4 May) that British airline Thomas Cook has signed...

SAS Ground Services signs agreement with Thai Airways International.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airline ground handling and airport related services provider SAS Ground Services, part of the SAS Group, said on Wednesday (4 May) that Thai Airways International had signed...

Lufthansa makes offer for Swiss shares.(Deutsche Lufthansa AG acquires Swiss International Air Lines AG)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Lufthansa, the German airline, has offered CHF8.96 (EUR5.80) for each remaining share in Swiss International Airlines Ltd. The offer is reportedly part of the German...

Australia and Singapore to draft open skies agreement.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Australia and Singapore have said that they are expecting to draft an agreement to open up airspace to each other. The two countries are likely to draft an agreement by the...

Air Jamaica managers and pilots called to emergency meeting.(lay off of 180 pilots)(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Jamaica managers and pilots were called to an emergency meeting yesterday (3 May) after contract talks stopped. The negotiations reportedly stopped after reports of the...

Part of Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport sealed off after powder substance spill.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Part of Montreal's Pierre Elliott Trudeau airport, Canada, was sealed off by police after a powdery substance leaked from a package last night (3 May). According to the...

Claims of flight attendant's health problems rejected in smoke exposure case.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Miami-Dade Circuit Court has rejected claims of health problems from passive smoking in aircraft. The court reportedly rejected the claims from former flight attendant...

Canadian prosecutors not to appeal Air India bomb case.(Brief Article)
May 4, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Canadian authorities have told the families of the victims in the Air India bomb case that no appeal will be made regarding the acquittal of two men charged with the bombings....

Czech low-cost airline reports passenger figures.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Czech Republic's first budget airline Smart Wings has announced its passenger figures for the first year of business. The carrier, which started operations on 1 May...

Southwest starts services to Pittsburgh.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD On Wednesday (4 May) Southwest Airlines (NYSE: LUV) began service to Pittsburgh International Airport. From Pittsburgh Southwest offers ten daily nonstop flights on the...

Delta Air Lines and Mesa Air Group form strategic partnership.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) and Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) have entered into a strategic partnership. Under the partnership Mesa subsidiary Freedom Airlines will...

US Airways revises first quarter earnings.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc amended its first-quarter earnings Wednesday (4 May) to show a larger loss. The revised loss amounts to USD282m or USD5.13 per share, as compared to...

Kingfisher Airlines approved to start operations.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Private Indian carrier Kingfisher Airlines received on Wednesday (4 May) an operational permit from the Civil Aviation Ministry. The permit means that the carrier can start...

Boeing considers maintenance facility in India.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US-based aircraft maker Boeing Co is in talks with Indian government-owned international carrier Air India on the possibility of setting up an aircraft maintenance and crew...

Second test flight of A380.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Airbus' giant A380 aircraft took off Wednesday (4 May) for its second test flight. A380 took off from Blagnac airport, near Toulouse, south-western France, at about 1430...

China Airlines launches service to Vienna.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Taiwan-based China Airlines launched on Tuesday (3 May) a nonstop service between Taipei, Taiwan, and Vienna, Austria. The carrier will offer three direct flights a week on...

LOT likely to choose Boeing - claim.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD LOT, the Polish national airline, is likely choose Boeing rather than Airbus for an aircraft lease. A source close to the tender, valued at more than USD500m, reportedly...

US Airways to cut fleet further.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Airways Group Inc has said that it will reduce its fleet by an additional ten aircraft. US Airways said that the mainline fleet will be further reduced this August,...

Delta Air Lines makes pension funding estimate.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Delta Air Lines Inc has estimated its 2006 funding obligations for pensions to USD600m. According to the airline the funding obligations were based on the current funding...

US government to roll out "Secure Flight" despite concerns.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US government has said that it will soon need airline travellers to provide their full name and birth date when buying tickets. According to the government the...

Portuguese prime minister confirms talks between TAP and Varig.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Brazil's Varig airline is talks with TAP Air Portugal regarding a rescue plan. The plan would reportedly stop the Brazilian airline from being buried by its debts....

Nigerian man arrested at Sao Paulo's international airport.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Federal police in Brazil have arrested a man from Nigeria who allegedly tried to smuggle cocaine to South Africa. According to the authorities, the 33-year-old man was...

Canadian prosecutors say the Air India acquittals will not be appealed.
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD There is no chance of winning a new trial in the Air India bombing case, a spokesman for the Canadian prosecution said yesterday (4 May). According to Prosecutor Geoffrey...

World Air Holdings reports Q1 results.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD World Air Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: WLDA), the parent company of World Airways and North American Airlines, has reported financial results for the first quarter of 2005, which...

Mesa Air Group reports preliminary April traffic figures.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Mesa Air Group Inc (Nasdaq: MESA) has reported its preliminary traffic figures, on-time performance, and completion rate figures for April 2005. According to the company,...

Air Canada reports record passenger figures for April.(Brief Article)
May 5, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Air Canada has achieved its 13th consecutive month of record load factors. The airline has reported a domestic passenger load factor at 82.0%, which is the highest ever...

British Airways reports April passenger figures.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD British Airways announced on Thursday (5 May) its April passenger traffic figures. The airline said that April traffic rose by 0.1% year-on-year. Because of Easter, which...

Aircraft crash in Congo.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD An aircraft crashed on Wednesday afternoon (4 May) near Kisangani, Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Thursday (5 May). The Russian-made Antonov 26,...

Qatar Airways in talks with Boeing and Airbus.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Qatar national carrier Qatar Airways is in "advanced discussions" with Airbus and Boeing Co to purchase new aircraft, the airline CEO said on Wednesday (4 May). The...

US and Maldives sign open-skies agreement.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US Transportation Secretary and Maldives Ambassador to the United States signed (5 May) an open-skies agreement between the two countries on Thursday. The agreement means...

Etihad Airways increases frequency to Asia.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, plans to increase its frequency of flights to Asia. Beginning on 1 June, the airline will introduce daily...

Valuair considers flights to eastern Australia.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Singapore budget carrier Valuair is reportedly considering routes to eastern Australia. The move would put the carrier in direct competition with major international...

Alaska Airlines to fly between Los Angeles and Mexico City.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The US Department of Transportation has named Alaska Airlines to fly between Los Angeles and Mexico City, replacing Delta Air Lines which has ceased service between the two...

SpiceJet to issue bonds.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD SpiceJet, an Indian budget airline which is soon to be launched, plans to issue bonds to fund its fleet acquisition. The carrier wants to raise USD90m through issue of...

Air China crash three years ago caused by human error - report.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Human error was to blame for the crash of an Air China aircraft in South Korea three years ago, authorities have concluded. According to the investigation team, which...

Air Jamaica makes agreement with pilots.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The pilots of Air Jamaica have agreed to having their pay cut by 5.6%. The agreement will reportedly settle a dispute that has made the government step in. In addition to...

Northwest Airlines orders 18 Boeing Dreamliners.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Northwest Airlines will be the first North American airline to use Boeing's new 787 Dreamliner. The airline has said that it is buying 18 Dreamliner aircraft, with initial...

EADS chooses finalists for US factory site.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD EADS, the parent company of aircraft manufacturer Airbus SAS, has selected sites in Alabama, Florida, Mississippi and South Carolina for the final round of the selection for a...

Flyi Inc reports loss for Q1 2004.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Flyi Inc, the parent company of Independence Air, has reported a loss of USD105m for the first quarter of 2005. The loss is a sign of trouble adapting the former regional...

Hawaiian screeners find living snake in suitcase.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Screeners at Honolulu International Airport found a snake in a suitcase on Tuesday (3 May). Hawaiian agriculture officials said it was the first time that a living snake...

Comair and Atlantic Southeast Airlines receive loans from Canadian government.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Comair and Atlantic Southeast Airlines, two Delta Air Lines regional carriers, have been given loans for the purchase of Bombardier Inc aircraft. The Canadian government...

WestJet reports figures for April.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD WestJet Airlines Ltd, a Canadian airline, has reported that its traffic increased by 35.1% in April year-on-year with a 28.5% increase in capacity. The airline also said...

St. Lucia jazz festival hurt by flight suspension - claim.(Brief Article)
May 6, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The service cuts made by Air Jamaica are hurting St. Lucia, according to tourism director Hilary Modeste. Modeste has claimed that the recent suspension of services to St....

Boullion announces lease agreement with TUI.(Boullioun Aviation Services Inc.)(TUI Group)(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Aircraft operating lessor Boullioun Aviation Services Inc announced on Thursday (5 May) a medium-term lease with European travel group TUI Group for a 1998 Boeing 737-300...

America West launches new service from Oklahoma City.(America West Airlines Inc.)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD US low-cost carrier America West (AWA) announced the start of new nonstop service from Oklahoma City. On Friday (6 May) the carrier started a new service between Oklahoma...

Greek air traffic controllers to strike.(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Greek air traffic controllers were to hold a four-hour work stoppage Saturday (7 May). The protest, held to demand greater job guarantees, was expected to disrupt a large...

Renovation of Albanian airport begins.(Airport Partners Consortium )(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD German-led Airport Partners Consortium started renovating Albania's Mother Teresa International Airport on Friday (6 May). The EUR83m investment includes building new...

Singapore Airlines becomes largest operator of Boeing 777.(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Following the arrival of a new Boeing 777-300 in Singapore on Friday (6 May), Singapore Airlines became the world's largest operator of the Boeing 777 family of aircraft. ...

Olympic Airlines to be sold by early June.(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD The Greek government expects to complete the sale of national carrier Olympic Airlines by early June, a spokesperson for the Greek transport ministry said on Friday (6 May)....

Copenhagen Airports A/S reports passengers up in April 2005.(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Danish airport operator Copenhagen Airports A/S reported on Monday (9 May) that its total passenger numbers had increased by 1.3% to 1.58 million passengers in April 2005, as...

FlyMe reports passenger numbers up by 114.8% in April 2005.(FlyMe (Gothenburg, Sweden))(Brief Article)
May 9, 2005... AIRLINE INDUSTRY INFORMATION-(C)1997-2005 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD Swedish low-cost airline FlyMe Europe AB, owned by the Swedish investment company Array AB, reported on Monday (9 May) that it transported a total of 50,778 passengers in April...