All Corsair articles
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NewsCorsair participates in Thales-led consortium developing pilot-behaviour evaluation method
French leisure carrier Corsair is participating in a consortium, led by aerospace firm Thales, which aims to develop a new methodology for evaluating pilot behaviour. The project, known as ‘Perceval’, is a response to changes in training programmes, notably the introduction of evidence-based training. Evidence-based training concentrates on assessing core ...
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Airline BusinessWhich airlines welcomed new aircraft types into their fleets during 2021?
Established airlines around the world debuted aircraft types and variants in their fleets during 2021, despite the devastating impact of the Covid-19 pandemic. We look back at some of the highlights, from nimble narrowbodies through to heavyweight widebodies.
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NewsCorsair fleet renewal begins as it takes first higher-weight Airbus A330neo
French leisure carrier Corsair has taken delivery of its first Airbus A330-900 on lease from Avolon, becoming the first operator to take the higher-weight version of the widebody.
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NewsCorsair secures state aid as Intro and TUI sell stakes
The Europe Commission has approved €136.9 million ($166 million) in state aid for French leisure carrier Corsair.
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NewsHigher-weight A330-900 secures European certification
Airbus’s higher-weight A330-900 has obtained certification from the European airworthiness authority, enabling operators to take advantage of greater range. The aircraft, the larger variant of the A330neo family, has a maximum take-off weight of 251t. French carrier Corsair will be the first carrier to introduce the new version. Airbus commenced ...
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NewsCorsair shareholder to sell majority stake
Corsair’s majority shareholder Intro Aviation intends to sell its stake in the French carrier.
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NewsUS investment firm picks up Corsair’s 747-400 fleet
Three Boeing 747-400s formerly part of the fleet of French leisure airline Corsair have been sold to the aviation division of a US-based transport and energy sector investor. Fortress Transportation & Infrastructure Investors, located in New York, is picking up the 747-400s – identified as bearing serial numbers 26880, 26877 ...
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Two French carriers to take on Paris-New York route
Two French carriers are intending to open services from Paris Orly to New York next year.
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Corsair to lease A330neos and go all-Airbus under new owner Intro
French carrier Corsair is to phase out its Boeing aircraft over the next five years, in favour of an expanded, all-Airbus fleet which includes a trio of leased A330-900s.
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TUI confirms sale of majority stake in Corsair to Intro
TUI has sold its majority stake in French leisure carrier Corsair to German investment firm Intro Aviation, following through on the agreement-in-principle struck in October 2018.
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Corsair instructed to end Paris-Dakar service
Corsair is to stop flying between Paris and Dakar early next year after being instructed by Senegal's civil aviation authority to exit the route to make way for the African nation's new flag carrier.
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Corsair to phase out 747s by 2017
French leisure airline Corsair is to withdraw its three Boeing 747-400s by 2017 as part of a fleet renewal programme, says chief executive Pascal de Izaguirre.
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British Airways and Corsair seal codeshare
British Airways and Corsair have signed a new codeshare agreement covering flights through Paris Orly airport.