All articles by Edward Russell – Page 18
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US and Qatar agree to level playing field framework
The US and Qatari governments have signed an agreement aimed at creating a level playing field between Qatar Airways and US carriers.
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Interjet adds Chicago-Guadalajara service
Mexican carrier Interjet will add new service between Chicago O'Hare and Guadalajara in February.
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Qatar set to make disclosure commitments in subsidy row
Qatar Airways is set to make financial disclosure and service commitments under a soon-to-be-announced agreement between Qatar and the USA.
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United exits two more Guam routes as demand falls
United Airlines will end service to Sendai and Shanghai Pudong from its Guam hub in the coming months, the latest in a series of cuts to its Micronesia operation.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: American makes case for United's capacity growth
It is an odd day when the chief executive of one carrier makes the case for its competitor's strategy.
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American considers A330neo and 787 among A350 options
American Airlines is considering the Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 as alternatives to its Airbus A350 order, says chief financial officer Derek Kerr.
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United pauses fleet upgauging with 50-seater additions
United Airlines is hitting pause on its fleet upgauging programme in 2018, as it plans the "temporary" addition of 40 Bombardier CRJ200s to support growth.
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United plans rapid growth through 2020
United Airlines unveiled plans to continue to grow capacity at an elevated rate through 2020, as it aims to catch up with its domestic competitors.
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White Oak adds aviation business with GECAS engine deal
White Oak Global Advisors has closed a sale-and-leaseback with GECAS for 20 widebody engines, its first step into the engine leasing business.
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United to introduce premium economy cabin in 2018
United Airlines will join its competitors in offering a premium economy cabin on certain aircraft beginning this year.
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NewsAmerican cites integration in 52 route growth spurt
American Airlines is adding 52 new routes and adding its Chicago-New York flights as to its shuttle operation this year, in what it claims is its first truly integrated schedule.
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Avianca closes two A320neo JOLCOs
Avianca has closed Japanese operating lease with call option (JOLCO) financing for two Airbus A320neos, completing a transaction for three aircraft.
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Delta puts off fleet decision until CSeries tariff ruling
Delta Air Lines is holding off on making any decisions on its narrowbody fleet plan until the US rules on the dumping complaint pending against the Bombardier CSeries.
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Delta expects Korean Air tie-up approval by June
Delta Air Lines expects South Korean regulatory approval of its proposed joint venture with Korean Air in the first half, says chief executive Ed Bastian.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airline unions seek long-term benefits from US tax cuts
US labour unions are pushing airlines to provide employees with some form of long-term financial benefit from the savings they stand to reap from the recent 14-point cut to the US corporate tax rate.
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United ups 757 density with new slimline seats
United Airlines will retrofit its Boeing 757-300 fleet with slimline seats by the middle of 2018, increasing the number of economy seats on the aircraft to more than 200.
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NewsDelta ends 747 farewell tour with Minneapolis homecoming
Delta Air Lines concluded its farewell tour for the Boeing 747 at Minneapolis/St Paul International airport today, a fitting finale for the queen of the skies at the former home of Northwest Airlines.
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Hawaiian to buy Island Air assets
Hawaiian Airlines aims to assume oversight of its Ohana by Hawaiian turboprop operation after agreeing to buy some of the assets of bankrupt Island Air for $750,000, after the regional carrier shut down in November.
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Cathay Pacific firms Washington Dulles plans
Cathay Pacific Airways will add Washington Dulles International airport to its network in 2018, confirming reports that the US capital would be its next new destination.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US 747s bow out with final Delta flight
Delta Air Lines' final regularly scheduled Boeing 747 flight lands today, ending the 47-year run for the queen of the skies at US passenger carriers.