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OpenSkies to launch nonstop New York JFK-Paris Orly flights on March 31

OpenSkies (subsidiary of British Airways) (Paris-Orly) has announced a new daily route, between New York (JFK) and Paris (Orly) beginning on March 31, 2013. This new route compliments the current Newark-Paris Orly service and brings OpenSkies to three daily services between New York area and the Paris area.

The new flight departs New York JFK at 9:00 pm (2100) and arrives at Paris Orly at 10:35 am (1035) local time. Customers have a choice of three cabins, recently introduced in celebration of OpenSkies’ fourth anniversary:

Biz Bed, with a completely flat bed offering the best night’s sleep
Prem Plus, a unique class, offering leather seats in a 2 x 2 configuration
Eco, an economy cabin offering comfort and personalized service

All customers are offered a personal iPad loaded with more than 70 hours of entertainment, including movies, TV shows and games.

At JFK’s Terminal 7, customers traveling in Biz Bed cabin and Executive Club Gold and Silver card members will have access to the British Airways Galleries lounge. This lounge offers a luxurious, private space where passengers can relax in the Elemis(R) spa with complimentary treatments and showers and enjoy snacks and beverages or work before their flight. In addition, Biz Bed passengers can take advantage of pre-flight dining, allowing them to maximize their sleep on board.

OpenSkies is the only airline that flies to the Paris Orly West Terminal nonstop from the U.S. This terminal provides OpenSkies passengers with numerous advantages, such as close proximity to the center of Paris, as well as a more extensive choice of destinations, flights and connections within France. OpenSkies passengers are also able to benefit from a smoother journey through the airport, with the departure gates being located just past the security checks. Premium passengers also have access to Iberia’s VIP lounge, both spacious and recently refurbished.

Members of the British Airways Executive Club loyalty program will benefit from their status while flying with OpenSkies. With each flight, Executive Club members accumulate Avios points that can be converted into flight tickets or upgrades.

OpenSkies Schedule

New York Newark	Paris Orly	18h45	8h40 (+1 day)
New York Newark	Paris Orly	20h25	10h (+1 day)
New York JFK	Paris Orly	21h	10h35 (+1 day)
Paris Orly	New York Newark	10h45	13h20
Paris Orly	New York Newark	13h40	16h15
Paris Orly	New York JFK	14h55	17h25

Copyright Photo: Brian McDonough. Boeing 757-236 G-BPEK (msn 25808) takes off from Dulles International Airport near Washington.

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UTair Aviation selects Row 44 for inflight connectivity

UTair Aviation (Khanty-Mansiysk) has signed a contract with Row 44 for its inflight connectivity. Row 44 issued the following statement:

Row 44, the leading provider of inflight WiFi and device-based entertainment for airlines around the world, is pleased to announce that UTair Aviation, one of the leading airlines in Russia, has selected Row 44 to provide inflight connectivity services.

With the Row 44 platform, UTair will provide its passengers with the ability to enjoy high-speed, reliable Internet access, as well as premium entertainment content, including a selection of live TV channels, delivered directly to their WiFi-enabled devices.

Installations are expected to begin on UTair’s aircraft in the 3rd quarter of 2013.

UTair is the second airline in Russia to choose Row 44, and to take advantage of the company’s growing global satellite network. As of first quarter 2013, Row 44 will operate services across North America, the Atlantic Ocean, Continental Europe, North Africa, the Middle East, South Africa and Russia. Row 44 has also expanded its corporate and network operations to Moscow to support business growth in the Russia and CIS region.

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United Airlines to launch seasonal Chicago O’Hare-Shannon service on June 6, 2013

United Airlines (Chicago) today announced it will inaugurate five-times-weekly nonstop service between its Chicago O’Hare hub and Shannon, Ireland, from June 6 to August 26, 2013, subject to government approval.

The airline will also launch a third daily service between its Houston Bush Intercontinental hub and London Heathrow, effective on March 30, 2013.

The Chicago-Shannon flight will depart Chicago O’Hare five times each week at 6 p.m. (1800), arriving in Shannon at 7:30 a.m. (073) the following day. The return flight will depart Shannon at 11 a.m. (1100), arriving in Chicago at 1:05 p.m. (1305) the same day. United will operate the flight using Boeing 757-200 aircraft with a total of 169 seats – 16 in United BusinessFirst, 45 in United Economy Plus and 108 in United Economy. Eastbound service to Shannon will not operate on Tuesdays and Wednesdays. Westbound service to Chicago will not operate on Wednesdays and Thursdays.

The additional Houston-London flight will depart Houston daily at 8:30 p.m., arriving at London Heathrow at 12:05 p.m. the following day. The return flight will depart London Heathrow daily at 1:05 p.m., arriving in Houston at 5:45 p.m. the same day. United will operate the service between Houston and London using Boeing 767-300 aircraft, with flat-bed seats, premium menu options and Economy Plus seats with additional legroom.

United will also launch three-times-daily service from the Washington Dulles hub to Fayetteville, North Carolina on February 14, 2013, and once-daily nonstop service from the Chicago O’Hare hub to Mobile, Alabama on April 9, 2013. United Express carrier ExpressJet Airlines (Atlanta) will operate the Chicago-Mobile services. United Express carrier CommutAir (Burlington) will operate the Washington-Fayetteville services.

United Airlines:

American reinspects 8 Boeing 757-200s after seats come loose on two separate incidents

American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) (Washington) are inspecting eight Boeing 757-200s after two separate incidents where the seats improperly came loose while in flight! The eight aircraft recently underwent maintenance where the seats were removed and there is a suspicion they were not properly re-secured after the work.

Read the full report from the Daily News: CLICK HERE

American Airlines:

Finnair selects IAE V2533-A5 engines for its five new Airbus A321s to replace the four Boeing 757-200s

Finnair (Helsinki) has selected IAE International Aero Engines AG to supply engines for its five new Airbus A321 extended range aircraft, entering the Finnair fleet from September 2013. The IAE V2533-A5 engines offer Finnair a significant advantage in fuel efficiency over the competition, saving about 300 tons of fuel per year per aircraft, according to aircraft supplier Airbus test data. The engines also operate well within noise limitations set by ICAO and the EU.

Finnair announced in June 2010 an order for five Airbus aircraft to replace the four Boeing 757s currently in the fleet. The new A321s will be quieter and more comfortable for passengers, as well as about 5 per cent more fuel efficient. The move also enables more flexibility and interoperability between European scheduled and leisure flights, driving up aircraft utilization and further reducing per-passenger emissions.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. The new A321s will end Finnair’s connection with Boeing. The four Boeing 757-200s are mainly operated on charter flights. Boeing 757-2Q8 OH-LBV (msn 30046) arrives at Miami International Airport.

Finnair:

Allegiant to start Mesa (Phoenix)-Honolulu service and two new routes to Palm Springs

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) will begin new, nonstop air service from Mesa (near Phoenix, Arizona) to Honolulu International Airport (HNL) beginning on February 7, 2013.

The new flights will operate three times weekly between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (IWA) and Honolulu International Airport (HNL).

In addition, the company will begin new, nonstop air service from Eugene, Oregon and Oakland to Palm Springs starting on November 15.

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Icelandair reports a second quarter net profit of $14.3 million, considers acquiring additional aircraft types

Icelandair Group (Icelandair) (Keflavik) reported a second quarter net profit of $14.3 million.

In addition, in its report, the group stated it is looking at its fleet options with a long-term fleet strategy. Here is the official statement:

TWO OPTIONS CURRENTLY UNDER CONSIDERATION

| Work in progress on a long-term strategy for Icelandair Group’s fleet
| The work done in close co-operation with the manufacturers Boeing and Airbus
| Other aircraft manufacturer are also being monitored
| A decision on the future fleet will be made in near future
| Options being evaluated:

Option 1: Single fleet of Boeing 757 aircraft until 2022

Option 2: Mixed fleet of Boeing 757 and smaller aircraft

Read the full report: CLICK HERE

Copyright Photo: Keith Burton. Besides utilizing its Boeing 757 fleet for scheduled passenger and charter operations, the flag carrier also operates the Boeing 757 as a freighter. Icelandair Cargo Boeing 757-23A PCF TF-FIG (msn 24456) climbs away from Southend with its additional “Absolutely Fresh” titles and logo for its fish-hauling operations.

Icelandair:

American’s CEO Tom Horton meets with creditors after the pilots reject the new contract

American Airlines‘ (Dallas/Fort Worth) CEO Tom Horton, according to this report by Reuters, meet yesterday with the creditors to update the creditors on its labor negotiations and also discuss the next steps after the pilots resoundingly rejected the new contract, seen by many as a rejection of the curent management and plans. The meeting also discussed AA’s recent financial and operational performance.

American is also close to a merger decision.

Read the full story: CLICK HERE

In other news, American is planning to drop the current New York (JFK)-Brussels route after November 5 citing poor performance. The route is currently operated with 187-seat Boeing 757-200s.

Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum. Boeing 757-223 N664AA (msn 25298) in the Susan G. Komen livery taxies at the Miami hub. Will AA continue its support of the charity?

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Air Astana remains profitable in the first half of 2012, will retire the last Fokker 50 in January

Air Astana (Almaty) remains profitable for the first half of 2012, reporting a smaller net profit of $4.95 million.

The company issued the following report:

“Kazakhstan’s Air Astana saw its revenues grow by 13% to $394 million, matched by a similar increase in passenger numbers, although net profit declined to $4.95 million. Capacity grew by 11% with the addition of an additional Boeing 757-200 and three additional Embraer 190s. Its fleet size now stands at 26 after the retirement of three of its six Fokker 50s, with the remainder due for retirement by January 2013 to be replaced by two additional ERJ 190s.

New routes were launched from Astana to Omsk in Southeast Russia, from Astana to Tashkent and Baku, from Astana to Chymkent and Aktau in southern and western Kazakhstan, and from Almaty to Kazan in southern Russia. Planned new routes for the second half include Almaty to Hong Kong, Almaty to Ho Chi Minh City and Atyrau to Moscow. Flights from Astana to Beijing will be added to its existing Almaty to Beijing services. The airline will take delivery of 4 new Airbus A320s and 2 new A321s from November 2012 to May 2013, and recently placed an order for four new Boeing 767-300s and three Boeing 787-8s, to be delivered from November 2013 through 2017.”

Copyright Photo: Rob Skinkis. The new Astana-Beijing route starting on August 25 will be operated with Boeing 757-200s. The pictured 757-2G5 P4-EAS (msn 29488) is seen arriving at London (Heathrow).

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Allegiant to fly to Honolulu from both Boise and Spokane

Allegiant Air (Las Vegas) announced today it will offer new nonstop flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to both Boise, Idaho (starting on February 9) and Spokane (starting on February 8).

The new Routes will be operated with Boeing 757-200s.

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