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Fiji Link Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-600

Aircraft Airlines June 3, 2014

Nadi-based Fiji Link has acquired the aircraft on operating lease from Singapore-based leasing company Avation PLC. Fiji Link will base its new ATR 72-600 at Nausori International Airport near Fiji’s capital Suva.

Flights on Silver Airways Now Eligible for TrueBlue Frequent-Flyer Points

Airlines May 6, 2014

The addition of Silver Airways as a TrueBlue frequent-flyer partner allows travelers to earn TrueBlue points on Silver’s network of routes throughout Florida and the Bahamas. Travelers can now also book connecting flights between Silver Airways and JetBlue via jetblue.com.

Silver Airways Expands Florida Network with New Key West-Orlando Service

Airlines Airports April 15, 2014

Silver Airways is expanding its sizable intra-Florida network with new daily non-stop flights between Key West International Airport and Orlando International Airport beginning on June 12.

Bombardier Wins Orders for Three CRJ900 NextGens and Four Q400 NextGens

Aircraft Airlines March 31, 2014

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft has won firm sales on March 31 from three airlines for three more CRJ900 NextGen regional jets and four more Q400 NextGen turboprop regional airliners, and has booked options on four more Q400 NextGens.

SkyWest Takes Delivery of the First of 40 Embraer 175s

Aircraft Airlines March 28, 2014

SkyWest Airlines, one of SkyWest Inc.’s two main regional-airline subsidiaries, will operate the aircraft for United Airlines under a United Express franchise agreement. Its Embraer 175s are to be configured in a dual-class 76-seat layout.

Slovenia’s Adria Airways Orders Two More CRJ900 NextGens

Aircraft Airlines March 27, 2014

Based on the list price for the Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen regional jet, the manufacturer values the order at approximately US$92 million.

WestJet Encore Orders Five More Bombardier Q400 NextGen Turboprops

Aircraft Airlines March 27, 2014

The deal represents a conversion of five of the 25 options booked by the carrier’s parent company WestJet and announced on August 1, 2012 along with WestJet’s firm order for 20 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprops.

Etihad Regional Agrees to Lease Four ATR 72-500s to Expand Fleet

Aircraft Airlines March 13, 2014

All four aircraft are scheduled for delivery between April and June, with Etihad Regional’s first ATR 72-500 due to arrive at the carrier’s Geneva International Airport main operating base on April 1.

Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines to Start Life with Q400s

Aircraft Airlines February 13, 2014

Dhaka-based US-Bangla Airlines has acquired two used Bombardier Q400 turboprops from a third party and has announced it plans to begin domestic operations in April.

Bangkok Airways Orders Eight ATR 72-600 Turboprops

Aircraft Airlines February 12, 2014

Bangkok Airways has been operating ATR aircraft for two decades and currently operates eight ATR 72-500 turboprops. Its first new ATR 72-600 will be delivered later this year, allowing Bangkok Airways to start renewing its fleet.

Spain’s Binter Canarias Orders Six ATR 72-600s

Aircraft Airlines February 11, 2014

According to ATR, Binter Canarias’ order for six ATR 72-600 turboprops signals the start of the carrier’s renewal of its current fleet of 18 ATR 72-200s and ATR 72-500s.

Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services Orders Two Q400 NextGens

Aircraft Airlines February 10, 2014

Based on the list price of the Bombardier Q400 NextGen, the manufacturer values the order at approximately US$61 million.

Seaborne Airlines Announces San Juan-Santiago de los Caballeros Service

Airlines Airports January 27, 2014

Caribbean regional carrier Seaborne Airlines is launching twice-daily, non-stop service on March 15 from its base at San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marin International Airport to Santiago de los Caballeros, the second-largest city in the Dominican Republic.

Switzerland’s Darwin Airline is Re-Launched as Etihad Regional

Airlines January 17, 2014

Switzerland-based regional carrier Etihad Regional was launched in Zurich on January 16. Established in partnership with UAE national carrier Etihad Airways, the new carrier will be operated by Switzerland’s Darwin Airline.

Alaska Airlines Network to Add Three More Routes from Salt Lake City

Airlines Airports December 20, 2013

From mid-June, Alaska Airlines will fly one daily round-trip between Salt Lake City and San Francisco, while Horizon Air will operate a daily round-trip between Salt Lake City and Boise and two daily round-trips between Salt Lake City and Las Vegas.

American Orders 30 CRJ900 NextGen RJs and Options 40

Aircraft Airlines December 12, 2013

Based on the list price for the Bombardier CRJ900 NextGen, the manufacturer values the firm order at approximately US$1.42 billion. This could increase to approximately US$3.38 billion if American Airlines converts the 40 options into firm orders.

Merger Means US Airways Will Join Oneworld on March 31

Airlines December 9, 2013

US Airways will join the oneworld alliance on March 31, 2014, as a result of the December 9 completion of its merger with alliance founding member American Airlines. All of US Airways’ regional-airline affiliates, operating under the US Airways Express brand, will also transition to oneworld at the same time.

Alaska Airlines to Launch Service to Four West Coast Cities from Salt Lake City

Airlines Airports December 6, 2013

Alaska Airlines will begin daily non-stop service in June linking Salt Lake City with Portland in Oregon, and with the California cities of Los Angeles, San Diego and San Jose. It will also add a third daily non-stop flight to its existing service between Salt Lake City and Seattle.

Chinese Start-Up Signs Letter of Intent for 30 Q400 NextGen Turboprops

Aircraft Airlines December 6, 2013

Chinese company Nantong Tongzhou Bay Aviation Industry Co., Ltd. has signed a letter of intent to place a firm order for 30 Bombardier Q400 NextGen turboprops. It is preparing to launch airline operations in China, through a regional carrier to be named Sutong Airlines.

Fiji Link Takes Delivery of Its First ATR 72-600

Flights on Silver Airways Now Eligible for TrueBlue Frequent-Flyer Points

Silver Airways Expands Florida Network with New Key West-Orlando Service

Bombardier Wins Orders for Three CRJ900 NextGens and Four Q400 NextGens

SkyWest Takes Delivery of the First of 40 Embraer 175s

Slovenia’s Adria Airways Orders Two More CRJ900 NextGens

WestJet Encore Orders Five More Bombardier Q400 NextGen Turboprops

Etihad Regional Agrees to Lease Four ATR 72-500s to Expand Fleet

Bangladesh’s US-Bangla Airlines to Start Life with Q400s

Bangkok Airways Orders Eight ATR 72-600 Turboprops

Spain’s Binter Canarias Orders Six ATR 72-600s

Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation Services Orders Two Q400 NextGens

Seaborne Airlines Announces San Juan-Santiago de los Caballeros Service

Switzerland’s Darwin Airline is Re-Launched as Etihad Regional

Alaska Airlines Network to Add Three More Routes from Salt Lake City

American Orders 30 CRJ900 NextGen RJs and Options 40

Merger Means US Airways Will Join Oneworld on March 31

Alaska Airlines to Launch Service to Four West Coast Cities from Salt Lake City

Chinese Start-Up Signs Letter of Intent for 30 Q400 NextGen Turboprops

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