In building an online brand presence, having a voice of your own - a popular insider as an online brand ambassador - could be very beneficial. It helps to make a brand's activities online look more closer, credible and responsible to a customer.[..] Read More >>
I’m Starting Consultation ( and how to win an exciting gift )
Yes, I will be available for aviation consultation from today, and I will focus on social media ( for the start ). Social media is an effective tool to connect with your customers, and to drive sales. And having realised this, many leading[..] Read More >>
Posted in Airbus, Airlines, Airports, Analysis, Boeing, Other News Tagged airblog, airsocial, blog, facebook, Marketing, social media, Twitter, youtube 15 Comments
China Eastern launches Colombo and Malé
China Eastern Airlines will be launching service to Colombo, Sri Lanka and Malé, Maldives from today. The event turned out quite suprisingly given the very short notice at which the flight was announced. This is the first scheduled service to[..] Read More >>
Changing the game
Note: From today onwards, you'll see a slight change of direction in Airline Industry Review. This blog starting today, will focus more on airline management, rather than just breaking airline news. It doesn't mean the news and analysis coverage[..] Read More >>
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Aero Lanka to relaunch as Lankan Cargo
Colombo, Sri Lanka based cargo carrier Aero Lanka ( QL ) is to resume operations after a few years break as Lankan Cargo. The carrier had already leased a Boeing 727-200Adv F, TU-TAB ( MSN 20190/738 ), for the operations. Aircraft Fact[..] Read More >>
Boeing 787 EIS delayed by three months due to Trent 1000 failure
The Boeing Company today officially announced that it now expects the delivery of the first 787 only in middle of first quarter, 2011. The delivery date revision is followed by an assessment of a Rolls Royce Trent 1000 engine needed for the final[..] Read More >>
V Australia and Virgin Blue announces network restructure – Drops Africa, Thailand, DJ adds A330s
Virgin Blue Group today announced the second phase of its network restructuring plan, under the leadership of CEO John Borghetti. Key Points are as follows - Virgin Blue to add two A330-200 aircraft to its domestic fleet - V Australia to[..] Read More >>
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Saudi Arabian LCC Sama Ceases Operations
Saudi Arabia based low cost airline Sama has announced the carrier will be ceasing operations from today, after the carrier reported a 1 billion riyal ( USD266m ) loss. The company had not been able to get government support. CEO Bruce Ashby[..] Read More >>
SriLankan to be Sold to SIA ?
A report on a trusted Sri Lankan newspaper, The Sunday Times, states that the island nation government is looking at selling a stake of SriLankan Airlines ( IATA:UL ) to Temasek Holdings, parent of Singapore Airlines ( SIA ). SriLankan has[..] Read More >>
How to Earn Customer Trust ?
How to Build Trust ? There are many ways an airline can build trust with their customers. But when it comes to the airline's website and social media - they need to take two different ways. 1. Website The main goal of the modern airline[..] Read More >>