Kenya Airways considers launching ‘Jambo Jet’ LCC
Kenya Airways is considering setting up a low-cost subsidiary that would operate on domestic and regional routes
British Airways looks for pilots on YouTube
British Airways has turned to YouTube to find the next generation of pilots as part of its biggest ever recruitment drive in more than a decade.
August 11, 2011
Business back for BA/Iberia as domestic drops
IAG Airlines, the parent company of BA and Iberia, has revealed a big hike in business travel traffic during July, traditionally a quiet month in the corporate world.
August 9, 2011
AirAsia to take 20% stake in Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia are reported to be planning a share swap that would give AirAsia’s parent a 20% stake in Malaysia’s national airline, according to Reuters
MAS, AirAsia shares suspended amid share swap speculation
The shares of Malaysia Airline System (MAS) and AirAsia have been suspended from trading on the country’s stock exchange, amid local media speculation about a possible share swap.
August 8, 2011
EC extends probe into state aid at regional airports
The European Commission is upping the number of investigations into possible improper state aid at regional airports in the 27 member states, and last month confirmed it launched in-depth investigations at Marseille and Frankfurt Hahn.
ACI: World traffic grew 6.6% in 2010, 6% in 2011 first half
Airports Council International’s World Annual Traffic Report released this month details a “strong rebound from the two-year industry slump”.
Tiger stays grounded
Grounded airline Tiger Airways Australia should know by the end of next week whether it can resume flights, after a court hearing on the suspension was again adjourned.
August 5, 2011