El Al has finally filled its six month managerial vacuum with the appointment of Yoel Feldshu as general manager following the resignation in April of Rafi Harlev. Feldshu, a former air force general who left the service to work in the car industry, is close to Israeli prime minister Bejamin Netanyahu who has indicated he will not press ahead with the airline's privatisation.
Source: Airline Business
Southwest Airlines will end its signature “open” seating model and offer premium seating options as it seeks new revenue sources to address concerns around the business’s performance.
Berniq Airways has placed a firm order for six A320neo-family aircraft, Airbus confirmed during Farnborough air show on 23 July.
Turkish Airlines aims to begin rolling out its new business-class suites next year on 777s
