Jet operations limp back to normal after pilots end stir (Second Lead)September 13th, 2009 MUMBAI - There were smiles all around as Jet Airways' five-day long crisis ended with the management deciding to re-instate four sacked pilots and not initiate any action against those who agitated last week, a top official announced here Sunday. The airlines Executive Director Saroj Dutta told mediapersons that these were the highlights of an agreement signed between the management and pilots' representatives late Saturday night.
Jet resumes flightsSeptember 12th, 2009 MUMBAI - Jet Airways resumed operations on a modest scale with 37 flights Sunday after a crippling five-day strike by pilots ended overnight. Two of the flights - Mumbai-Dubai and return - were operated on an international route.
Finnair CEO Jukka Hienonen resigns, dissatisfied with pace of change, uncooperative unionsAugust 7th, 2009 Finnair chief executive Hienone resignsHELSINKI — Finnair PLC president and CEO Jukka Hienonen says he is resigning because he is not satisfied with the pace of change in the airline during the current challenging times,
Hienone also blamed what he described as uncooperative unions. Hienonen, who has headed the Finnish national carrier since 2005, says "a clear change of course is required" and that "some personnel organizations have shown no willingness to adapt."
Finnair said Friday that Hienonen will continue as president and CEO until a replacement is found during his six-month period of notice.
Finnish airline Finnair reports 2Q net loss of €26 million on 21 percent fall in revenueAugust 7th, 2009 Finnair reports 2Q net loss of €26 millionHELSINKI — Finnair PLC on Friday saw a second-quarter net loss of €26 million ($37 million) as the airline's chief executive announced that he is resigning in what he called "crisis" conditions. President and CEO Jukka Hienonen said he had reached the decision because he was not satisfied with the pace of change in the airline during the current challenging times and blamed unions for inflexibility.
Finnish airline Finnair reports 2Q net loss of euro26 million on 21 percent fall in revenueAugust 7th, 2009 Finnair reports 2Q net loss of euro26 millionHELSINKI — Finnair PLC on Friday saw a second-quarter net loss of euro26 million ($37 million) as the airline's chief executive announced that he is resigning in what he called "crisis" conditions. President and CEO Jukka Hienonen said he had reached the decision because he was not satisfied with the pace of change in the airline during the current challenging times and blamed unions for inflexibility.
Finnish airline Finnair reports 2Q net loss of $37 million on 21 percent fall in revenueAugust 7th, 2009 Finnair reports 2Q net loss of $37 millionHELSINKI — Finnair PLC on Friday reported a second-quarter net loss of euro26 million ($37 million) as the airline's chief executive announced that he is resigning in what he called "crisis" conditions. President and CEO Jukka Hienonen said he is resigning because he is not satisfied with the pace of change in the airline during the current challenging times and partly blamed unions.
Kingfisher set to expand international networkJuly 11th, 2009 NEW DELHI - India's private carrier Kingfisher Airlines is planning to launch flights on eight international routes this year, it said Saturday. We have planned a roadmap for the next phase of international routes.
CERN says repairs, tests will delay restart of particle collider until OctoberJune 20th, 2009 Big particle collider restart delayed till OctoberGENEVA — The world's largest atom smasher will likely be fired up again in October after scientists have carried out tests and put in place further safety measures to prevent a repeat of the faults that sidelined the $10 billion machine shortly after startup last year, the operator said Saturday. The Large Hadron Collider was meant to restart in late September, but that will probably be pushed back two to three weeks, a spokesman for the European Organization for Nuclear Research said.
Finnair Plus internet shop a boon for frequent fliersJune 16th, 2009 HELSINKI - Finnair has become the first airline in the Nordic countries to open an internet shop, shifting Finnair Plus members' opportunities to use their frequent-flyer points into a new era, the airline said Tuesday. From the Finnair Plus Shop, members can buy products with Plus points alone, with cash, or with a combination of both.
Indian wins Finnair prize for best vision of future flyingJune 10th, 2009 NEW DELHI - An Indian has won Nordic carrier Finnair's award for best envisaging how flying would look and feel like in the future, besting 1,000 competitors from around the world. The prize, Finnair tickets between Europe and Asia, was won by Dattatray Kuvalekar from India, the airline said in a statement here Wednesday.
Finnish carrier Finnair posts Q1 loss of euro19 million, warns of likely full-year loss tooApril 28th, 2009 Finnair posts Q1 loss of euro19 millionHELSINKI, — Finnair PLC on Tuesday posted a first-quarter net loss of euro18.6 million ($24.4 million) and warned that slumping demand will mean it will likely post a full-year deficit too. Last year, the national carrier made a euro3 million net profit from January to March.
Finnish carrier Finnair posts 1Q loss of euro19 million on 10 percent fall in revenueApril 28th, 2009 Finnair posts 1Q loss of euro19 millionHELSINKI, — Finnair PLC on Tuesday reported a first-quarter net loss of euro18.6 million ($24.4 million) as turnover fell 10 percent, and warned it expects a full-year loss. The Finnish airline said sales fell to euro516 million ($677 million) in January through March, from euro573 million a year earlier.
UN nuclear body says NKorea could restart nuclear facility within monthsApril 20th, 2009 UN says NKorea could restart nuclear facilityBEIJING — The head of the U.N.'s nuclear watchdog says North Korea could restart its nuclear facility within months, but that he hopes negotiations on halting Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions can be revived. International Atomic Energy Agency chief Mohamed El-Baradei said Monday "it could be a question of months" when asked how soon North Korea could restart its nuclear facility.
'Long distance flights with stopovers more eco-efficient'February 23rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Long distance flights with stopovers are more efficient, an expert in the field says, pointing out that a Delhi-New York flight with a stopover in Europe can save nine tonnes of fuel and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by a staggering 28 percent against a non-stop flight between the two destinations. This apart, 'the choice of an airline with a modern fleet, an un-congested airport and non-stop flights of up to six hours can save as much as 30 percent of fuel with an attendant reduction in carbon dioxide emissions', says Kati Ihamaki, vice president (Sustainable Development) of Nordic carrier Finnair.
Kingfisher to launch Mumbai-London flight MondayJanuary 3rd, 2009 NEW DELHI - Vijay Mallya-led Kingfisher Airlines will launch its daily non-stop Mumbai-London flight from Monday. 'We will launch our first flight from Mumbai to London tomorrow (Monday),' a Kingfisher spokesperson said Sunday.
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