Aviation

  Bloomberg China Southern Airlines Co. said it plans to buy 20 widebody aircraft from Airbus SE in a deal worth about $6 billion, according to a filing to the Hong Kong stock exchange Wednesday. The Guangzhou-based company said it will acquire the A350-900 jets, each with a list price of $298.9 million. Discounts are customary for such large orders. ...

  Bloomberg A US aviation security agency said there are ‘no imminent’ plans to add the UK or other nations to airports where passengers are banned from carrying electronic devices in the cabin on flights bound for American cities. The UK’s Times and Guardian had reported that U.S. officials notified the U.K. they were considering such a move, citing unnamed ...

  Emirates Business Boom introduced its supersonic passenger airliner as well as the XB-1 Supersonic Demonstrator, at Dubai Future Foundation premises. The commercial aircraft will connect the GCC to the rest of the world with flights up to 2.6X faster than conventional airliners. For example, a flight from Dubai to Sydney which takes 14:51 today, will take just 8:17 flying ...

  MUMBAI / WAM Etihad Airways, the national airline of the United Arab Emirates, and strategic partner Jet Airways, India’s full-service premium international carrier, have signed a ground breaking agreement with the Government of Maharashtra to promote tourism to the western Indian state. The partnership will enable both airlines to capitalise on their strong links with Maharashtra and further propel ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Airways has thrown down the gauntlet to the millions of guests who transit through its Abu Dhabi home, as well as the residents of the UAE, by challenging them to experience a host of ‘once in a lifetime’ activities throughout the emirate in just two days. The ‘48 Hour Challenge’ is part of ...

  Bloomberg Qatar Airways Ltd. plans to buy a stake in another foreign airline, extending an expansion push that’s seen the Gulf carrier build up overseas holdings and announce new routes to the US even as President Donald Trump’s seeks to restrict travel to the world’s largest economy. The state-owned company, which has expressed interest in Royal Air Maroc in ...

  Bloomberg United Airlines has another passenger complaint to deal with — this time in court. Karen Shiboleth claims she was forced out of her business-class seat during a flight to London from Newark, New Jersey, in September and escorted to the rear of the plane without an explanation. She sued the airline on Monday, claiming she’s out $9,146 in ...

  Bloomberg Norwegian Air Shuttle ASA will fly from London to Singapore beginning this fall, taking on British Airways and Singapore Airlines Ltd. as it expands its long-haul budget services in Asia. Tickets on the new route will start at 179 pounds ($230) one-way, with ‘premium’ seats priced from 699 pounds, Norwegian said in a statement. The service will commence ...

  Abu Dhabi / Emirates Business Etihad Aviation Group (EAG) on Monday announced the appointment of Robin Kamark as Chief Executive Officer, Airline Equity Partners. Kamark will be responsible for leading and developing the Group’s minority equity investment strategy, which includes stakes in airberlin, Alitalia, Jet Airways, Air Serbia, Air Seychelles, Etihad Regional and Virgin Australia. Reporting to the Group ...

  Bloomberg Air Berlin Plc’s service levels have fallen sharply this month in a sign that the unprofitable German carrier is struggling with the process of downsizing into a smaller network airline focused on long-haul services. Just 56.4 percent of Air Berlin flights arrived on time through April 17, the lowest reading in at least 16 months and 30 percentage ...