All articles by Jon Hemmerdinger – Page 136
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Hawaiian expects A321neos will enter service in 2018
Hawaiian Airlines will likely not place new Airbus A321neos into revenue service until 2018 due to aircraft delivery delays, says chief executive Mark Dunkerley.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: WestJet joins ULCC scramble as Canada's skies evolve
If you can't beat 'em, join 'em. Canada's low-cost giant WestJet seems to have heeded that advice, announcing 20 April plans to launch an ultra-low-cost subsidiary late this year.
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Republic projects April bankruptcy exit
A US bankruptcy judge has approved Republic Airways Holdings' bankruptcy exit plan, putting the regional airline company on track to emerge from bankruptcy protection before the end of April, Republic announces.
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WestJet to launch lower-cost airline subsidiary in late 2017
Canadian carrier WestJet plans to launch a lower-cost subsidiary in late 2017, a move that comes amid heighten competitive pressure from several prospective low-cost start-ups, the Calgary-based airline announces.
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Air Canada A330 takes off after losing wheel during taxi
An Air Canada Airbus A330 lost a rear wheel while taxing at Montreal on 16 April, then took off and safely completed a flight to London Heathrow airport, according to the Montreal-based airline.
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Alaska adds new Love Field flights, assumes some Virgin routes
Alaska Air Group announces a major shakeup of its operations at Dallas Love Field, unveiling new routes and a plan to replace much of subsidiary Virgin America's flying with regional aircraft operated by SkyWest Airlines.
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Republic edges towards bankruptcy exit as judge settles ERJ feud
A US judge has settled a bankruptcy dispute between Republic Airways Holdings and aircraft lessor Residco, a move that brings Republic one step closer to exiting bankruptcy protection.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What predictive maintenance can offer in a big-data era
The time has arrived and the technology is available – airlines need only embrace it. That’s the message delivered by experts of predictive maintenance, a subject long discussed by the civil aviation industry, but one that for years seemed one step removed – a goal for the future, not a ...
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A320neo issues prompt CSeries operators to move up engine checks
The two airlines operating Bombardier CSeries are performing precautionary borescope inspections of the aircraft's Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofans – checks that follow reports of issues with related PW1100G engines, Bombardier confirms.
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GE acquires maintenance records company AirVault
GE Aviation has purchased maintenance records management company AirVault, further expanding GE's reach into the data-driven aviation maintenance sector, GE announces on 27 March.
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ANALYSIS: Opportunities open for smaller players in interiors
Many of the world’s airlines are making ongoing improvements to their onboard products in response to various economic and competitive pressures. But resulting demand for interior products such as seats is placing a growing strain on the relatively few manufacturers, resulting in new business opportunities for smaller, upstart providers, sources ...
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NewsVIDEO: CSeries completes London City airport validation flights
Bombardier on 23 March completed CSeries validation tests at London City airport and expects to receive certification to operate commercial flights to the facility in as little as six to eight weeks.
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NewsAlaska to retire Virgin America brand in 2019
Alaska Air Group will retire the Virgin America brand in 2019, bringing the entire operation under the Alaska Airlines name, the Seattle-based company announces.
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Jammed elevator cited as factor in Ameristar MD-83 accident
A jammed elevator appears to have contributed to the March runway overrun of an Ameristar Air Cargo Boeing MD-83 in Michigan, according to the National Transportation Safety Board.
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Bombardier CS100 test aircraft 'ready' for London City validation
Bombardier's second CSeries flight test vehicle (FTV-2) has arrived at London, where the aircraft is to undergo validation for operation at London City airport.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US electronics ban to affect 18,000 daily passengers
The US government's latest air travel security measures could impact nearly 18,000 daily passengers travelling on some 50 routes to the USA from the Middle East and Africa, according to schedule data reviewed by FlightGlobal.
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Royal Jordanian reports new electronics ban on US flights
A tweet from Royal Jordanian set of speculation on 20 March that the US government may soon prohibit passengers from carrying a range of electronic devices in the cabins of aircraft from some foreign countries bound for the USA.
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Trump budget proposal seeks to remove ATC from the FAA
US president Donald Trump's fiscal year 2018 budget proposal calls for shifting air traffic control out of the purview of the Federal Aviation Administration and into a non-governmental organisation – a change that has been welcomed by much of the commercial aviation industry.
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Alaska announces six more routes from San Diego
Alaska Airlines will launch six new routes from San Diego International airport starting in August, the Seattle-based airline announces.
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Air Canada gets green light for flights to Belize
Canadian regulators have approved a request by Air Canada to operate flights between Canada and Belize, according to Canadian Transportation Agency documents.