All air transport news – Page 188
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Airline Business
Airline response to 5G woes reflects crisis-hardened industry
It probably says a lot about the depth of the airline industry’s pain in over the past 22 months or so that the 5G issues in the USA feel like a bump in the road rather than anything more serious.
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US charges Belarusian officials with aircraft piracy after Ryanair diversion
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has charged four Belarusian government officials with conspiracy to commit aircraft piracy.
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Airbus cancels Qatar’s order for 50 A321neos
Airbus confirms it has terminated a contract to sell 50 A321neos to Qatar Airways, a move coming amid an ongoing dispute between the companies over alleged A350 quality issues.
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5G conflict leaves regional airlines in limbo
US regional carriers remain in limbo because many of their aircraft have still not received exceptions to FAA rules about landing during inclement weather conditions at airports that could experience interference from new fifth-generation (5G) cell phone networks.
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American CEO predicts 5G’s operational impact will be minimal, citing collaboration
Though the aviation-telecom 5G dispute remains unresolved, the chief executive of American Airlines does not foresee 5G causing significant future operational disruptions.
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Diverted Ryanair 737 not intercepted by Belarusian fighter: inquiry
One aspect of the Ryanair Boeing 737-800 Minsk diversion incident clarified by the ICAO inquiry is the involvement of an RSK MiG-29 interceptor. While early reports of the incident, on 23 May last year, had indicated that the military fighter had escorted the Ryanair flight to Minsk, the inquiry reveals ...
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American now anticipates full recovery no sooner than 2023
American Airlines has pushed back the timeframe by which it expects to fully recover from the pandemic downturn to no sooner than 2023.
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American receiving 787 delivery-delay payments from Boeing
Boeing is paying 787 delivery-delay penalties to American Airlines, and the Oneworld carrier could be due additional payments if the manufacturer does not adhere to a revised delivery schedule.
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American loses $2bn in 2021 even with billions in taxpayer aid
American Airlines lost $2 billion in 2021 despite taking $4.2 billion in US government aid, and the company predicts revenue in early 2022 will continue to significantly lag 2019 figures.
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Crucial missing evidence impairs ICAO probe into Ryanair diversion incident
ICAO’s has been unable to obtain several crucial pieces of evidence – including emails, phone communications, and surveillance footage – during its investigation into last year’s Ryanair Sun Boeing 737-800 diversion to Belarus, while the Minsk air traffic controller assigned to the flight could not be traced. The organisation’s factual ...
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C919 deliveries to commence in 2022: Report
A senior Comac official has told local news media that the company will start delivering its C919 narrowbody aircraft in 2022, while stressing that the pandemic’s impact on production is still “under control”.
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FAA order stipulates new 787 landing requirements due to 5G
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued a Boeing 787-specific order limiting that aircraft’s operations due to potential interference caused by newly launched 5G cellular networks.
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Airlines struggle with 5G rollout in USA
US airlines are struggling to deal with the fallout of the nationwide launch of new fifth-generation (5G) cell-phone networks, despite a move to delay their introduction at busy airports across the country.
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El Al sets up subsidiary to host loyalty programme
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has shifted its frequent-flyer programme to a wholly-owned subsidiary as part of its efforts to obtain financial support from the government. El Al says the activities and assets of the programme have been moved to assist the development of the business and the “recruitment of investors”. ...
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UK long-haul start-up Flypop brings in second A330
UK start-up Flypop is introducing its second Airbus A330 after the twinjet was transferred to its London Stansted base. It will deploy the aircraft on temporary cargo services with the aim of starting passenger operations during summer this year. The airline is aiming to start long-haul flights to destinations on ...
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Airbus hunts for talent in recruitment drive to support sustainability strategy
Airbus is looking to recruit around 6,000 new personnel across the aerospace group to support its strategic direction during the recovery. The company had slashed its workforce as the pandemic disrupted its aircraft production but it is preparing to accelerate output over the next 18 months. Airbus is also implementing ...
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Icelandair to lease additional 737 Max jets from Dubai’s DAE
Icelandair is to lease another pair of Boeing 737 Max jets to raise its capacity for the summer season, taking the aircraft from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise. The airline had indicated, last October, that it was considering adding up to three more 737 Max 8s to its fleet. Icelandair has been ...
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SIA Engineering extends engine support agreement with R-R
SIA Engineering has extended its engine line maintenance and in-field services agreement with Rolls-Royce for another 10 years, and expanded the range of engines covered.
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Verizon, AT&T delay 5G near some airports, minimising expected aviation impact
Both Verizon and AT&T have agreed to delay the roll-out of fifth-generation wireless networks near certain US airports – a move that will lessen but likely not eliminate the impact on commercial aviation.
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Airline Business
Airline CEO churn moderated in 2021 – with Canada clearout the exception
Fifteen of the world’s top 100 airlines and groups welcomed new chief executives in the 12 months to early December 2021, according to FlightGlobal’s latest survey, with upheaval among North American airlines a notable theme – and one that is set to continue into 2022.