All Airlines articles – Page 167
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Air Tanzania to add two Max jets, 767 freighter and another 787 in fresh Boeing order
Air Tanzania has placed an order for an additional Boeing 787-8, a pair of 737 Max aircraft and a 767-300 freighter.
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SIA shows off new regional business, economy class for 737 Max 8
Singapore Airlines has revealed the interior of its new Boeing 737 Max 8, with 154 seats divided between business and economy class.
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Boeing Capital lands deal with UAE lessor for three RR-powered 777-300s
Boeing Capital has secured a sale agreement with Sky One FZE for three Rolls-Royce powered Boeing 777-300s.
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Rex adds Brisbane to mainline domestic network; eyes Queensland expansion
Rex will launch jet operations between Melbourne and Brisbane in mid-December, as it discloses “well-advanced” plans to expand operations in Queensland state.
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Vietnam approves Korean Air-Asiana merger
Vietnam’s competition regulators have approved Korean Air’s acquisition of rival and compatriot Asiana Airlines, the latest country to green-light the merger.
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Dominican Republic aviation regulator approves 30 routes for AraJet
The civil aviation regulator of the Dominican Republic has approved 30 routes for DW Dominican Wings SA, which will fly under the new brand name AraJet, formerly Flycana, as the first low-cost carrier based in that country.
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Spirit Airlines’ ramp agents approve new contract
Workers at Miramar, Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines have ratified a new agreement which increases wages and overall compensation for ramp agents.
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ATR re-engines with new PW127XT series and secures launch order from Air Corsica
ATR is to re-engine its 42- and 72-600 twin-turboprops with a new update of the PW127 powerplant and has secured long-term operator Air Corsica as launch customer with an order for five aircraft.
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Emirates picks Israel’s IAI to convert 777s to freighters and adds more 777Fs
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is signing up for Israel Aerospace Industries’ Boeing 777-300ER freighter conversion programme, with a commitment to modify four aircraft. It is part of a $1 billion plan to increase the capacity of its SkyCargo operation, which will include the acquisition of another pair of 777 freighters ...
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AAPA leaders focus on air travel recovery; emissions cuts
Airline members of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) see their key priorities as re-booting air travel in the region following the coronavirus pandemic, as well as the longer-term goal of reducing carbon emissions to reach ‘net zero’ by 2050.
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PAL narrows Q3 pre-tax losses; nine aircraft exit fleet in 2021
PAL Holdings narrowed its pre-tax losses in the third quarter to Ps5 billion ($100 million) from Ps7.8 billion, as it reported stronger revenue.
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SpiceJet’s operating loss widens in second quarter
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet saw operating losses for the second quarter of its 2021-22 widen to Rs5.6 billion from Rs1.1 billion a year earlier.
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Boeing claims ‘transparency’ on 777X timeline, but says regulator is in driving seat
Boeing insists that it is being “as transparent as we can possibly be” with its customers on the timeline of the 777X, despite the lack of precise delivery guidance.
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Thai narrows operating loss for first nine months of 2021
Thai Airways International posted an operating loss of Bt21.5 billion ($658 million) for the first nine months of 2021, an improvement on its operating loss of Bt34 billion for the first nine months of 2020.
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Singapore tweaks travel lane scheme for USA travelers
Singapore has adjusted vaccination accreditation requirements for vaccinated travelers from the USA, following public feedback.
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777X stays on track for first delivery in late 2023 as talks continue on freighter variant
Boeing remains confident on the current timeline of its 777X, but has seemingly ruled out an imminent launch of a freighter variant, despite “advanced discussions” with potential customers. In a pre-Dubai air show briefing today, Ihssane Mounir, senior vice-president for commercial sales and marketing, said Boeing was on course to ...
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Walsh sees ‘unnecessary border closures’ still in place
IATA director general Willie Walsh believes there remain “unnecessary” border closures in place as the association continues to press for governments to use available data in making their decisions around Covid travel policies.
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Delivery imminent for Spanish air force’s first A330, as Madrid signs for MRTT conversions
Spain has formally ordered the conversion of three former Iberia Airbus A330-200 passenger jets into multi-role tanker transport (MRTT) aircraft.
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Lebanon’s MEA pushes back A330neos as it battles dual crises
Lebanese carrier Middle East Airlines has pushed back delivery of its four Airbus A330neos until 2026 as it bids to recover from the dual challenges of the pandemic and economic crisis in Lebanon.
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Vindicated by creditors’ approval for restructuring, AirAsia X slams critics
AirAsia X has hit back at its critics — including what it calls “pundits” hoping the airline would be liquidated — in a strongly-worded statement after it gained creditors’ approval for debt restructuring.