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United's Dreamliner returns with Houston to Chicago flight CHICAGO, May 20, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today welcomed back its Boeing 787 with the re-launch of commercial service from the airline's hub in Houston. United's Flight 1 departure from Houston Intercontinental at 11 a.m. to Chicago O'Hare marked the return of regular service using the world's most advanced and efficient aircraft on domestic and international routes. "The 787 offers an unmatched travel...

“The Commercial Aircraft Market 2013-2023” is the new market research report added to ReportsnReports.com store. Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 17, 2013 The global commercial aircraft sector is expected to experience a slow and stable growth during the forecast period. Airline companies around the world are expected to procure approximately 34000 airplanes during the 2011-2031 periods according to Boeing’s estimates. The commercial aircraft market grows parallel to the civil aviation...

CHICAGO and NEW YORK, May 16, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- LOT Polish Airlines, the first European carrier to operate the Dreamliner, will offer special fares in introducing its new Premium Economy class of service on its Dreamliner flights. The special "Premium Club" roundtrip fares start at $1777 from Chicago and $1677 from New York to Warsaw when booking on lot.com. These special fares must be purchased by June 2, 2013. Fares include all taxes and fees and are subject to availability as...

EVERETT, Wash., May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Boeing (NYSE: BA) delivered a 767-300ER (extended range) to MIAT Mongolian Airlines today, the first-ever direct purchase delivery to the airline. "This is a momentous step forward for MIAT Mongolian Airlines as we continue to enhance our fleet," said Jargalsaikhan Gungaa, President and CEO of MIAT Mongolian Airlines. "We are pleased with the comfort, range and payload of the new 767-300ER and we look forward to introducing it into our...

BUDAPEST, Hungary, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly 1,100 aviation industry decision makers have gathered in Budapest for the opening of the eighth Routes Europe, the largest regional route development event ever to take place. Over 4,000 face-to-face meetings are scheduled for today and tomorrow for the delegates representing 115 leading airlines, 350 airports and 50 tourism authorities. The event which is attended by representatives from almost 70 countries is...

KNUTSFORD, England, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- IFE Services announced today that it has been selected by Philippine Airlines as its new in-flight entertainment (IFE) provider. The agreement covers the provision of IFE content for all mainscreen, personal TV and audio video on-demand (AVOD) systems installed across the airline's fleet. The content package includes latest release and classic Hollywood movies, Filipino films, TV shows and audio. IFE Services is also supplying iPads that...

Airline Reports $5 Million in Operating Profit in Q4 2012, Industry Leading 18 % RASM Growth in Q1 2013; SAN FRANCISCO, May 13, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Virgin America today reports its financial results for the fourth quarter of 2012, full-year 2012, and the first quarter of 2013. The airline reported its first-ever fourth quarter operating profit in the quarter ending in December 2012, with a 4.4 point improvement in operating margin over the fourth quarter of 2011. In...

Consolidated Traffic Decreased 1.1 Percent FORT WORTH, Texas, May 8, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- AMR Corporation today reported April 2013 consolidated revenue and traffic results for its principal subsidiary, American Airlines, Inc., and its wholly owned subsidiary, AMR Eagle Holding Corporation. (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130508/DA10326LOGO) Consolidated traffic was 1.1 percent lower year-over-year on 0.4 percent more capacity, resulting in a consolidated load factor of...

Award Recognizes Cargo Business for Sixth Consecutive Year FORT WORTH, Texas, April 29, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- American Airlines Cargo, a division of American Airlines, has been named the Best Cargo Airline of the Americas for the sixth consecutive year by readers of Air Cargo News, the world's leading air cargo industry publication. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130429/DA02973) (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20130208/DA56847LOGO) The award, which is...

SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- United Airlines today launched daily nonstop service from San Francisco to Paris, connecting Bay Area travelers to the City of Light and strengthening the airline's largest West Coast hub. "We are excited to offer customers new service between two of the world's most culturally and economically diverse cities," said John Slater, United's vice president of sales - Americas. "Our customers tell us that they value convenient, nonstop...