US Airways

Green Africa Airways Strengthens Founding Team, Appoints Directors of Maintenance & Engineering, Quality & Safety, Ground Operations and Cabin Services

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
Aviation, SkyTeam, Airline, US Airways, Saudia

Green Africa Airways recently announced that it has appointed Nathan Smith, Lara Yusuff, Kristof Hegedus and Jasmine Dhillon as Directors of Maintenance & Engineering, Quality & Safety, Ground Operations and Cabin Services, respectively.

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  • Green Africa Airways recently announced that it has appointed Nathan Smith, Lara Yusuff, Kristof Hegedus and Jasmine Dhillon as Directors of Maintenance & Engineering, Quality & Safety, Ground Operations and Cabin Services, respectively.
  • He most recently established Maintenance, Engineering and the Continuous Airworthiness Maintenance Organization (CAMO) program atflyadeal airlines, the low-cost subsidiary of Saudi Arabian Airlines.
  • In his last years at American Airlines, he had overall maintenance & engineering responsibilities for American Airlines' West Coast Operations.
  • Through safe, quality and affordable air travel, Green Africa Airways seeks to be a significant contributor to the economic development of Nigeria and the African continent.

U.S. Airlines Deliver Quality Jobs with Solid Wages

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Saturday, November 3, 2018
Aviation, OpenTravel Alliance, Airlines for America, American Airlines Group, Airline, A4A, US Airways

Currently, U.S. passenger and cargo airlines employ 720,000 men and women, 2.9 percent more than a year ago.

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  • Currently, U.S. passenger and cargo airlines employ 720,000 men and women, 2.9 percent more than a year ago.
  • "Airlines connect the world like no other industry can, and they are putting America to work," said Rebecca Spicer, Airlines for America SVP Communications.
  • "Airlines recently reported the 58th consecutive month of employment gains and these are well-paying jobs with good benefits."
  • A4A works collaboratively with the airlines, labor groups, Congress and the Administration to improve air travel for everyone.

JSSI Q3 Flight Index Points to Sustained Growth Pattern

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Thursday, November 1, 2018
Aviation, Transport, Business jet, Private transport, US Airways, Jet card

The index tracks utilization of approximately 2,000 business aircraft worldwide and reports average flight hours flown on a monthly basis by region, industry and cabin type.

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  • The index tracks utilization of approximately 2,000 business aircraft worldwide and reports average flight hours flown on a monthly basis by region, industry and cabin type.
  • For the second consecutive quarter, average flight hours exceeded the 30-hour ceiling and reached levels not seen since 2008.
  • The JSSI Business Aviation Index tracks and reports on the global flight activity and utilization of business aircraft, including jets, turboprops and helicopters.
  • Other JSSI Services include JSSI Parts, Jet Engine Leasing, JSSI Advisory Services, and Conklin & de Decker.

Groupe PSA chooses Washington, D.C. to start Free2Move Carsharing and mobility services in the USA

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
American Airlines Group, Aviation, CAC 40, Groupe PSA, Business, PSA, Transport, Carsharing, Automotive industry, US Airways

Groupe PSA starts its Free2Move Carsharing services in Washington, D.C. on October 25th.

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  • Groupe PSA starts its Free2Move Carsharing services in Washington, D.C. on October 25th.
  • For more information on the Free2Move service in Washington DC: http://bit.ly/PSA_DC
    Groupe PSA designs unique automotive experiences and delivers mobility solutions to meet all customer expectations.
  • About Groupe PSA North America, Inc.
    PSA North America, formed in 2017, serves as the platform for Groupe PSA's return to the North American marketplace.
  • Headquartered in Atlanta, GA, the entity provides Free2Move services in conjunction with its PSA Car Sharing Services business unit.

New Sabre technology enables proactive approach to China Eastern's fare setting strategy

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Thursday, October 25, 2018
Aviation, Airline tickets, Economy, Travel technology, Business, Pricing, OpenTravel Alliance, Sabre, Airline, US Airways, Fare

With no comparable solution available in the market, Strategic Fare Analyzer can assist decision makers at any airline in evaluating different fare strategies and their estimated impacts.

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  • With no comparable solution available in the market, Strategic Fare Analyzer can assist decision makers at any airline in evaluating different fare strategies and their estimated impacts.
  • "Sabre's Strategic Fare Analyzer allows us to be proactive in our fare setting strategy, generating increased revenue and ultimately helping us to meet our business objectives.
  • Sabre provides us with innovation that delivers a significant market advantage, since most airlines have yet to employ similar fare setting techniques," said Yang Chunfei, China Eastern general manager of revenue management department.
  • "Sabre is pleased to bring innovation to China Eastern's sales and marketing practices with Strategic Fare Analyzer," said Dasha Kuksenko, Sabre Airline Solutions vice president and regional general manager, Asia Pacific.

Calling All Bay Area Mobile World Congress Attendees: United Airlines to Offer Nonstop Service to Barcelona

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Wednesday, October 24, 2018
Aviation, OpenTravel Alliance, American Airlines Group, Aviation in Virginia, US Airways, United Airlines, Airline, Airline alliances

And what's important to Californians, like Mobile World Congress, is important to United," said Janet Lamkin, the airline's California President.

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  • And what's important to Californians, like Mobile World Congress, is important to United," said Janet Lamkin, the airline's California President.
  • "Tech drives the Bay Area's economy and we're excited to offer our customers in this industry a more convenient way to get to Barcelona."
  • United Airlines and United Express operate approximately 4,700 flights a day to 356 airports across five continents.
  • In 2017, United and United Express operated more than 1.6 million flights carrying more than 148 million customers.

Miracle Flights Grants Over 600 Flights to Sick Children in September

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Tuesday, October 23, 2018
Aviation, American Airlines Group, Aviation in Virginia, US Airways, Miracle, Airline

Last month alone, Miracle Flights coordinated commercial flights for patients from 24 U.S. states and four countries, including Azerbaijan, Chile, Germany and Peru.

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  • Last month alone, Miracle Flights coordinated commercial flights for patients from 24 U.S. states and four countries, including Azerbaijan, Chile, Germany and Peru.
  • "And because Miracle Flights is not diagnosis specific, we can open our doors to any sick child who needs to travel for specialized care."
  • Miracle Flights has flown Dominic to Boston for treatment every other month since July 2014a total of 30 flights to date.
  • With over three decades of service to families in need, Miracle Flights has coordinated more than 120,000 flights and counting.

WOW air chooses Vancouver as its next Canadian destination

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Monday, October 22, 2018
Aviation, Low-cost carriers, WOW air, Wow, US Airways

The airline adds another low-cost, long-haul option serving Vancouver International Airport

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  • The airline adds another low-cost, long-haul option serving Vancouver International Airport
    VANCOUVER, Oct. 22, 2018 /CNW/ - WOW air , Iceland's only ultra-low cost airline, is expanding its Canadian services by opening a new route in Vancouver.
  • "We are delighted to expand our roster of destinations to include Canada's west coast," said Skli Mogensen, CEO and founder of WOW air.
  • WOW air offers the lowest fares, a modern fleet with the lowest emissions and the biggest smile; this is the WOW air promise to its valuable customers.
  • WOW air was ranked as the 5th best low-cost, long-haul airline in the world at 2016 Skytrax World Airline Awards.

GOL, Brazil's Largest Airline, To Launch Direct Flights To The US

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Friday, October 19, 2018
Aviation, Gol Transportes Aéreos, US Airways, Constantino de Oliveira Júnior

NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Brazil's largest airline, GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes (NYSE:GOL), is launching direct flights from Brazil to U.S. destinations, including Miami and Orlando, on November 4, 2018.

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  • NEW YORK, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Brazil's largest airline, GOL Linhas Areas Inteligentes (NYSE:GOL), is launching direct flights from Brazil to U.S. destinations, including Miami and Orlando, on November 4, 2018.
  • "Our launch of direct flights to the U.S. marks a new era for GOL, as we expand our international operations beyond Latin America," says Eduardo Bernardes GOL's sales and marketing vice president.
  • "Over the past 17 years as Brazil's largest airline, we have been leaders in punctuality and Customer satisfaction.
  • The company is listed on the NYSE (NYSE:GOL), and the Bovespa (BVMF:GOLL4), and is one of Brazil's 50 biggest companies.

Sabre strengthens its partnership with Jet Airways

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Wednesday, October 17, 2018
Aviation, Travel technology, Airline tickets, Sabre, Jet Airways, US Airways, Airline

SINGAPORE, Oct. 17,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a renewed, full content, distribution agreement with Jet Airways - India's premier, full service international airline.Effective April 2019, Sabre's extended agreement with Jet Airways provides Sabre-connected agents across India and the world a path to access the full content of Jet Airways into year 2024.

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  • SINGAPORE, Oct. 17,2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sabre Corporation (NASDAQ: SABR), the leading technology provider to the global travel industry, today announced a renewed, full content, distribution agreement with Jet Airways - India's premier, full service international airline.Effective April 2019, Sabre's extended agreement with Jet Airways provides Sabre-connected agents across India and the world a path to access the full content of Jet Airways into year 2024.
  • Sabre is excited to contribute to India's thriving travel industry and is committed to supporting the exceptional growth of the market.
  • "As a long-term technology partner to Jet Airways, providing the airline with unmatched solutions that enable superior passenger services, Sabre is well positioned to support the carrier's growth objectives.
  • "Under this agreement, Sabre will continue to power Jet Airways' global content distribution and provide end-to-end offerings to Sabre agencies."