New Belgian low-cost airline CityBird (formed by the City Hotels Group, ex-owner of Euro Belgian Airlines) began operations on 27 March, when its first McDonnell Douglas MD-11 took off for Mexico. On 30 March, scheduled services to Miami and Orlando in Florida began, and from June more scheduled US routes will be added when a second leased MD-11 is added.
Source: Flight International
The Star Alliance carrier plans to reach C$30 billion in annual revenue in four years and to exceed that figure by decade’s end.
Australia’s Jetstar Airways has increased the number of aircraft based in New Zealand, as part of long-term expansion plans in the country.
Canada’s Transat AT reports a profitable fiscal fourth-quarter boosted by a C$34 million ($25 million) compensation agreement with geared turbofan (GTF) engine maker Pratt & Whitney.
