British World Airlines will introduce Lockheed L-1011 TriStars in August, following the award of a contract from Classic Airways and Independent Aviation Group. The TriStars, which will be acquired from Trans World Airlines and/or Delta Air Lines, will be based at London Stansted Airport in the UK.
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.
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.
Air Canada is set to become the latest North American airline to offer free wi-fi access to passengers, disclosing on 12 December plans to begin rolling out the service in May.
