Good week

Singapore 777
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USED JETS Breathing some life into a widebody market that has been in virtual depression, Russian carrier Transaero is to take operating leases from May on nine Boeing 747-400s and as many as eight Boeing 777s, formerly operated by Japan Airlines and Singapore Airlines respectively. The 777s will serve the Russian far east and international routes, while the -400s will replace older 747-200s and 747-300s, mainly for international service.

 

Bad week

JAL staff
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JAPAN AIRLINES The bankrupt flag carrier took the axe to 15 international and 30 domestic routes and moved to close 11 overseas bases and eight domestic offices in a bid to slash fixed costs. Gone from the Tokyo Narita, Osaka Kansai and Nagoya Chubu departure boards from 30 September will be Amsterdam, Bali Denpasar, Bangkok, Beijing, Brisbane, Guam, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Kona-Honolulu, Milan, Rome and São Paulo.

 

 

Source: Flight International

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