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EuroControl says traffic growth continues

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 March 2024

EuroControl’s Aviation Intelligence Unit reports continued growth in traffic, relatively low ATFM delays and punctuality (at 80 per cent) in line with 2023 in week nine 2024.

TWU welcomes Qantas penalty

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 March 2024

In Australia, the Transport Workers’ Union has welcomed the District Court of NSW’s landmark conviction of airline Qantas and a A$250,000 penalty for unlawfully standing down Theo Seremetidis, a former health and safety representative (HSR) who raised concerns about worker safety during the Covid-19 pandemic.

Ethiopian to buy B777X jets

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 March 2024

East Africa's Ethiopian Airlines is to purchase eight Boeing 777-9 passenger jets airplanes, with options for 12 more jets.

Vietnam signals 'more open' aviation market

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 March 2024

The Vietnamese government appears keen to open its aviation market to 'healthy competition' and to encourage Australian carriers to fly to the country.

Virgin Australia makes A$236m in first half

: BTN News; Thursday, 07 March 2024

Virgin Australia, which is owned by Bain Capital, has reported a profit of A$236 million for the first half of Australia's fiscal year, according to Reuters.

Atlanta returns to top 'busiest airport' spot

: BTN News; Wednesday, 06 March 2024

OAG's latest data puts Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport back at the top of the list of Global (International + Domestic Capacity) Busiest Airports in March 2024, having been passed by the UAE's Dubai International for the first two months of 2024.

BA upgrades to cost GBP7 billion

: BTN News; Wednesday, 06 March 2024

British Airways (BA) says modernisation initiatives are being rolled out as part of the airline’s GBP7 billion transformation plan that includes a new web site, mobile app, free onboard messaging, new short-haul seats and a new first class suite.

American details Embraer order

: BTN News; Tuesday, 05 March 2024

Further to today's BTN overview article on the American Airlines Group's narrowbody order covering Boeing, Airbus and Embraer planes, the carrier has confirmed it ordered 90 Embraer E175s, with options for 43 more.