All articles by Brendan Sobie – Page 24
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Volaris to initially operate six daily flights to US
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris plans to initially operate six flights on five transborder routes this year as it prepares to launch more US service and...
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Brazil's Gol begins buy on board sales
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has begun introducing a buy-on-board programme in attempt to boost ancillary revenues.
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Gol to launch Caribbean services
Brazil's Gol is planning to expand its network into the Caribbean for the first time with flights initially to Aruba, Curacao and Punta Cana, and potentially...
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Mexico locked in dispute with Aviacsa over legitimacy of grounding order
Aviacsa and Mexico's DGAC civil aviation authority are locked in a complex legal battle over alleged safety violations that have prompted the US Federal...
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Amerijet acquires Uzbekistan's Avialeasing
US cargo carrier Amerijet International has acquired the parent of Uzbekistan-based oversized air cargo specialist Avialeasing.
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FAA blocks Mexico's Aviacsa from operating into the US
The FAA has banned Mexico's Aviacsa from serving the US until it can resolve safety violations identified by the Mexican DGAC.
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Snecma launches $840m new narrowbody engine R&D project
French engine manufacturer Snecma has secured a €300 million ($419 million) loan to help fund the development of a new generation of narrowobdy powerplants.
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Continental 777 captain dies in flight
A Continental Airlines captain died today while at the controls of a Boeing 777 over the Atlantic Ocean.
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Boeing begins final assembly on first ANA 787
Boeing has begun final assembly of the first production 787 ahead of first delivery early next year to launch customer All Nippon Airways (ANA).
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Mexican airports report steep drop in May traffic
Mexico's three major airport operators have reported steep drops in their May traffic, including a 51% drop at Cancun-based ASUR, due to the H1N1 flu outbreak.
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Swine flu further weakens Mexico's carriers
The swine flu outbreak has left Mexican carriers in a precarious position although domestic demand has begun to recover
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SBA begins Latin expansion with 1 July Panama launch
Venezuela's SBA Airlines plans to launch service next month to Panama and is preparing to open new routes later this year to Argentina, Brazil, Colombia...
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American to cut 1,600 jobs
American Airlines has unveiled plans to cut another 1,550 jobs, including 1,200 flight attendant positions, as it prepared to slash capacity by 7.5%.
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Delta to suspend Kiev and Cape Town services
Delta Air Lines is planning to downgrade its New York-Kiev and Atlanta-Moscow services from year-round to seasonal as part of a major reduction in its international...
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PARIS AIR SHOW: Mexican industry uses show as springboard for growth
Mexico has quickly emerged as a major player in the aerospace manufacturing sector and is hoping to use the Paris air show as a springboard to further growth
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Mexico risks IASA downgrade as Aviacsa again resumes operations
Some Mexican carriers are concerned the inability of Mexico's DGAC to ground Aviacsa over alleged safety concerns could lead to the country being downgraded...
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Mexico's Interjet restores capacity, expects consolidation
Mexico's Interjet has restored capacity and reports demand has just about recovered to pre H1N1 levels, but the carrier's management believes more consolidation...
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Sales spring boosts Cirrus
Cutting deep and early gave piston-single maker scope to expand with rising demand
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PARIS AIR SHOW: IAE bullish despite downturn
Engine maker comes to Le Bourget in optimistic mood as it looks to grow in Europe and China
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Atlas seeks compensation for 747-8F delays
Atlas Air is in talks with Boeing over compensation for delivery delays to the 12 Boeing 747-8Fs it has on order and possible further adjustments in the...