News from FlightGlobal – Page 623
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China Eastern launches Xian-St Petersburg service
China Eastern Airlines began a twice-weekly Xian-St Petersburg service on 2 May, its second Russian route after Xian-Moscow.
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PICTURE: Allegiant takes delivery of first US-assembled A320
Allegiant Air has taken delivery of its first US-assembled Airbus A320 from Mobile, Alabama.
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Sun Country to drop first class in seat reconfiguration
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines will drop first class from its Boeing 737 cabin, as it proceeds with an earlier announced seat densification under a new low-cost strategy.
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LOT boosts Lithuanian network with Kaunas route
Polish flag carrier LOT has expanded its Lithuanian operations with regular services to Kaunas.
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Laudamotion to serve Amman and Marrakech this winter
Laudamotion will this winter expand its network beyond Europe by adding Moroccan and Jordanian routes from its Vienna base.
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Aeromexico blames Emirates in withdrawal of Barcelona plan
Aeromexico says it will not begin its planned service to Barcelona, blaming approvals granted to Emirates to launch Mexico service via Barcelona for its decision to pull the route.
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PICTURES: Qatar Airways returns to Gatwick
Qatar Airways has resumed serving London Gatwick from its Doha base, after quitting the route in 2011.
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TUI executive to take command of both tour operators and airlines
TUI is reorganising its executive team to bring its tour operators and airline businesses under the leadership of one person.
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MH370 search to end 29 May: new government
Malaysia's new government has declared that the current search effort for the missing Malaysia Airlines flight MH370 will end on 29 May.
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Speed reduction central to lowering drone risk: BALPA
UK pilot representatives are emphasising speed reduction as the best strategy to lower the risks posed by an unmanned aerial vehicle collision threat.
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PICTURE: Xiamen Airlines takes first 737 Max 8
Xiamen Airlines has taken delivery of the first of 30 Boeing 737 Max aircraft it has on order.
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US-Brazil open-skies deal enters into force
A long-awaited open-skies agreement between the USA and Brazil has entered into force, the US Department of Transportation (DOT) confirms to FlightGlobal.
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VIDEO: Swoop releases time-lapse video of 737 painting
Soon-to-launch Canadian discounter Swoop has released a time-lapse video of a Boeing 737-800 being painted in the carrier's livery.
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Viva reconsiders Colon after frustration over Pacifico exit
Latin American low-cost carrier Viva Air is to consider a revived proposal to operate to Colon, after being forced to abandon Panama Pacifico airport as its entry point to Panama City.
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Damojh temporarily grounded in aftermath of Cuban crash
Mexican carrier Aerolineas Damojh has been temporarily grounded by civil aviation regulators while authorities verify that the carrier complies with operating requirements.
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Ryanair profits to fall as fares weaken and costs rise
Ryanair has turned in a 10% rise in full-year net profit to €1.45 billion ($1.7 billion), but is not expecting to reach the same level next year.
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Thai Airways picks new president
Thai Airways International has picked Sumeth Damrongchaitham as its new president.
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Philippines AirAsia targets 70-aircraft fleet by 2028
Philippines AirAsia (PAA) expects a strong fleet growth in the next 10 years, thanks to the fleet additions coming from AirAsia Group
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JetBlue promotes Geraghty to president and COO
JetBlue Airways has promoted Joanna Geraghty to president and chief operating officer, making her the highest-level female executive in an US airline industry where C-suites are dominated by men.
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PICTURES: Air Italy shows new livery on A330-200
Air Italy has unveiled the second aircraft to feature its new livery: an Airbus A330-200.