All Airlines articles – Page 55
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NewsNorway’s competition authority approves Norwegian’s acquisition of Wideroe
Norway’s competition regulator has approved Norwegian’s acquisition of regional airline Wideroe.
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Airline BusinessAviation industry rallies behind SAF in decarbonisation push
The third ICAO Conference on Aviation and Alternative Fuels in Dubai gave a resounding signal that sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) is the big hope to decarbonise air transport.
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NewsSchiphol conditionally increases slot options for summer 2024
SkyTeam carrier KLM has welcomed a decision by airport operator Royal Schiphol Group to increase slot capacity at its Amsterdam hub next summer.
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NewsSouthwest pilots to vote on tentative contract
Some 11,000 pilots represented by the Southwest Airlines Pilots Association (SWAPA) are set to vote on a tentative agreement for a new five-year contract that would run through 2028.
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NewsFAA establishes committee to examine air traffic controller fatigue
The US Federal Aviation Administration has established a panel to examine air traffic controller fatigue.
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NewsChile's LATAM orders five Boeing 787s with GEnx engines
Chile’s LATAM Airlines Group has ordered five more Boeing 787 Dreamliners, and will equip them with GE Aerospace GEnx engines.
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NewsSouthwest and pilots’ union agree in principle on new contract
After more than three years of often acrimonious negotiations, Southwest Airlines has an agreement in principle for a new contract with its pilots’ union.
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NewsLufthansa orders first 737 Max jets as part of deal for up to 200 narrowbody aircraft
Lufthansa Group has placed a firm order for 40 Boeing 737 Max 8s and taken options on 60 more as part of wider deal which is also set to see it add more Airbus A220 and A320neo-family jets.
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NewsAcquisition moves must be within ‘risk profile’: Air France-KLM chief
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith stresses any merger and acquisition moves must not weigh the group down as it seeks to boost its profitability by €2 billion ($2.2 billion) over the next five years.
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NewsSwiss brings back last of fleet grounded during Covid
Swiss International Air Lines has brought the last of 25 aircraft grounded during the Covid pandemic back into commercial service today.
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NewsSpiceJet flags interest in move for grounded rival Go First
Indian low-cost carrier Spicejet has indicated its interest in bidding for grounded rival operator Go First.
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NewsIcelandic air traffic appears unaffected by volcanic eruption
Icelandic authorities have put a localised airspace restriction in place after a volcanic eruption began near Grindavik, around 17km southeast of Reykjavik’s Keflavik airport. There is no immediate indication of any air traffic disruption at Keflavik. Seismic activity has been recorded in the Grindavik area for several weeks. NOTAMs for ...
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NewsSouthwest hit with $140m penalty for end of 2022 network meltdown
The US Department of Transportation on 18 December issued a $140 million penalty in response to Southwest Airlines’ system-wide operational meltdown that cancelled 16,900 flights and left 2 million passengers stranded during the height of air travel in December 2022.
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Airline BusinessWalking away from Paris Orly would be ‘a lost opportunity’: Air France-KLM chief on Transavia plan
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith believes the group’s strong slot position at Paris Orly makes for too good an opportunity to walk away from, as it puts its faith in low-cost unit Transavia to deliver a profitable operation from the airport.
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NewsLufthansa Group carriers plan Tel Aviv return in January
Lufthansa Group carriers are set to resume flights to Israel next month, three months after suspending services amid hostilities in the region.
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NewsEnvironmental groups fear US poised to promote SAF that is not sustainable
Environmental groups are warning that new US guidelines for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) will promote widespread production of biofuels that may not actually be sustainable. Airlines disagree.
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NewsAzul orders four more Airbus A330neos
Brazil’s Azul has ordered four more Airbus A330-900s to expand its long-haul route offering.
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NewsLufthansa raises €600m from sale-and-leaseback on a dozen narrowbodies
Lufthansa Group has struck sale-and-leaseback deals covering a dozen Airbus A320-family aircraft under which it will generate proceeds of around €600 million ($656 million).
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NewsHeathrow airport braced for revenue hit in 2024 despite new passenger high
London Heathrow airport expects to pass pre-pandemic traffic highs next year even though it sees revenues and profits likely to fall as lower aeronautical fees kick-in.
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NewsAir France-KLM chief sees ‘flexibility’ to limit impact of any Schiphol slot losses
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith believes the group has enough flexibility to ensure KLM can continue to operate its full long-haul network in the event of any reduction in slots amid the Dutch state’s efforts to reduce noise around Amsterdam Schiphol airport.