Air New Zealand Link regional carrier Air Nelson is introducing two more Saab 340As on lease from the manufacturer. The move, which will bring the airline's fleet of Saab aircraft to 15, comes after an increase in demand for domestic travel and the airline's growth in market share. Air Nelson will use the twin turboprop 33-seaters to boost capacity on several key routes within New Zealand, including Nelson-Wellington and Wellington-Rotorua.
Source: Flight International
Lufthansa Group expects to close its deal to acquire a 41% stake in ITA Airways in the fourth quarter after securing conditional European Commission clearance for the transaction.
Air France-KLM has warned that travellers avoiding Paris due to the forthcoming Olympic Games could cause a revenue hit of up to €180 million ($193 million) at its French operations.
WestJet’s operations over the long Canada Day weekend have been massively disrupted by striking mechanics, forcing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights and disrupt the air travel plans of thousands of passengers.
