All Fleets articles – Page 349
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PICTURE: Air France receives 60th passenger 777
Air France has taken delivery of its 60th passenger Boeing 777. The aircraft will be deployed on the Caribbean-Indian Ocean network, servicing French...
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Boeing readies sanctions bid against Airbus
Boeing is poised to begin lobbying the World Trade Organisation (WTO) for sanctions of up to $10 billion against European manufacturer Airbus, after rejecting claims by the EU that it has ceased providing illegal subsidies.
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NewsMROAM: Tornados, storm disrupt MRO convention, American Airlines ops at DFW
Tornados and hail damage caused by a severe thunderstorm in the Dallas area forced American Airlines to cancel operations at Dallas-Fort Worth International...
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Pinnacle wins court approval to reject 19 turboprops, CPAs with United-Continental
Pinnacle Airlines has won court approval to reject the leases on 19 turboprop aircraft and to abandon the capacity purchase agreements it had with United-Continental. The...
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ANALYSIS: Air France restructure targets seven key areas
Alexandre de Juniac, chairman and chief executive of Air France, has delivered a damning indictment of the carrier's performance, claiming the airline shows...
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ANALYSIS: Uncertainty prompts freighter operators to cut back
It is by no means as bad as the 2008-9 crisis, but there is a nervous mood in the air cargo market at present, with cargo managers downbeat about prospects...
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TAAG Angola to add up to six more 777-300ER
Flag carrier TAAG Angola Airlines has finalised an order with Boeing for an additional three 777-300ER aircraft and purchase rights for a further three aircraft...
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Southwest chooses Goodrich carbon brakes, wheels and MRO services
Southwest Airlines has selected Goodrich to provide carbon brakes, wheels and maintenance, repair and overhaul services on its new fleet of Boeing 737-800...
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NewsPinnacle Airlines files for Chapter 11 protection
US regional carrier Pinnacle Airlines filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday, 1 April 2012, after warning for months that it could be forced...
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NewsEuropean Commission gives approval for BMI sale to IAG
The European Commission has given regulatory approval for International Airlines Group's £172.5 million acquisition of loss-making of BMI from Lufthansa,...
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NewsJetBlue shares tumble after Lufthansa options 15.8% stake
Shares in JetBlue Airways plunged by 4.21% today after Lufthansa announced a new financing plan that could eliminate its stake in the New York-based airline. The...
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Boeing backlog reflects China Eastern 787 conversion
Boeing has updated its year-to-date order total to reflect the conversion of China Eastern's 24 787s to 45 737s, which was first announced in October 2011.
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NewsDulles to see first Lufthansa 747-8 service
Lufthansa has revealed that Washington-Dulles Airport will be the first international destination served by the Boeing 747-8. Christoph Franz, Lufthansa...
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IN FOCUS: Asia beckons, but Finnair struggles on home turf
Finnair's top priority to ensure its survival remains the disposal of its loss-making short-haul operation as the troubled flag carrier approaches the end of a first quarter that is expected to be characterised by a continuation of the heavy losses that have dogged it for four straight years.
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NewsINTERIORS: OnAir targets first Global Xpress commitments
OnAir expects to make its first customer announcements for airlines signing up to Inmarsat Global Xpress services in the next four to six months...
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INTERIORS: Diehl slows expansion to focus on existing businesses
Diehl Aerosystems plans not to acquire further businesses and focus instead on integrating the recent additions into the company. Chief executive Rainer...
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INTERIORS: Hong Kong Airlines joins all-business class club
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) has become the latest carrier to bring an all-business class service to the market, launching flights onboard a dual-class configured...
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INTERIORS: Onboard JAL's first Boeing 787s
Japan Airlines' first two 787s have arrived in Tokyo after being handed over to the Japanese flag-carrier in Seattle on 26 March. Outfitted with 186...
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INTERIORS: EMTEC sheds new light in older 737s
US-based LED lighting specialist EMTEQ has set its sights on current-generation Boeing 737 operators with a mixed fleet of aircraft with and without the...
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NewsTaiwan’s Eva Air to add seven Boeing 777-300ERs
Taiwanese carrier Eva Air is in talks with Boeing to acquire an additional seven Boeing 777-300ERs. The carrier intends to introduce the first three...