Air India could become Jat Airways' strategic partner. The airlines have reportedly signed a letter of intent calling for the creation of a joint company in Belgrade that would operate six new Boeing 737-800s, and use Jat's slots at congested airports. Belgrade would be a hub for Air India's European services. The plan includes re-routeing of some Air India US and Canadian flights through Belgrade.
Source: Flight International
Long-haul budget carrier Norse Atlantic Airways is opening services to the South African city of Cape Town from London Gatwick later this year. It will start operating the route on 28 October, ahead of the southern hemisphere summer. Norse, which exclusively uses Boeing 787s, says it will serve Cape Town ...
French airports operator Vinci has agreed a £1.27 billion ($1.58 billion) deal to take a 50.01% stake in Edinburgh airport from Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), expanding its presence in the UK.
Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana has agreed a partnership deal with Italian leisure carrier Neos, including a codeshare and service co-operation on Boeing 787 flights next year.
