DRC: Plane misses runway in Lubumbashi
A cargo plane missed its runway in Lubumbashi on Sunday afternoon. The Boeing 747 owned by Servair Company was damaged to a lesser extent and the … source
Venezuela’s domestic airline industry suffers amid economic crisis
MAIQUETIA, Venezuela (Reuters) – Venezuela’s domestic airline industry is struggling to maintain operations due to hyperinflation and shortages of spare parts, according to an industry association, making it increasingly hard…
Black Excellist: 12 World Vacation Spots for African Americans in 2018
12 Vacation Destinations around the World for 2018. www.blackexcellist.com ——————————————– Business Inquiries, Sponsorships, … source
Airlines ask US not to put migrant children on flights
Interested in Immigration? Add Immigration as an interest to stay up to date on the latest Immigration news, video, and analysis from ABC News. American Airlines and United Airlines said…
Emirates sees oil, dollar ‘double whammy’, but demand strong
SYDNEY (Reuters) – The president of Emirates airline said the rare combination of higher oil and a stronger dollar, which usually move in opposite directions, represented a “double whammy” in…
Global airlines slash profit outlook as fuel costs jump
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Global airlines on Monday slashed their forecast for industry profits in 2018 on a spike in fuel costs, while warning higher interest rates and a host of…
Boeing executive says oil over $65 leads to increased demand for new jets
SYDNEY (Reuters) – Boeing Co (BA.N) is expecting increased demand for new airplanes now that oil is above $65 a barrel, a senior executive said on Sunday. FILE PHOTO: The…
INDONESIA: Refurbished airport in East Jakarta
A refurbished airport in east Jakarta has begun operations for domestic flights. It is an attempt to ease traffic at Indonesia’s main gateway, the Soekarno-Hatta … source
Rising oil prices help ground U.S. airline stocks; could make them cheap
NEW YORK (Reuters) – Shares of U.S. airlines have been depressed by rising oil prices this year, but their descent to relatively cheap levels could position them for takeoff. An…
Japan Airlines to set up low-cost carrier, targeting Asian demand
TOKYO (Reuters) – Japan Airlines Co Ltd (JAL) (9201.T) is launching a low-cost carrier offering medium to long-haul flights, aiming to tap growing Asian demand for budget air travel. FILE…