All articles by Leithen Francis – Page 11
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Shanghai Airlines seeks to delist as part of merger
Trading in the shares of Shanghai Airlines, which is merging with China Eastern Airlines, have been suspended after the carrier applied to delist from the...
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ST Aero downplays impact of JAL bankruptcy
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) has downplayed the impact that JAL's financial woes will have on the Singapore-headquartered maintenance, repair...
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JAL to slash workforce and sell non-core assets
Financially troubled carrier Japan Airlines (JAL) is to slash a third of its workforce and sell non-core assets as part of its financial turnaround plan. JAL's...
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Garuda restructures debts prior to IPO
Garuda Indonesia, which is working to improve its finances prior to an initial public offering, has won approval from its noteholders to restructure some...
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Govt leaning towards bankruptcy for JAL
Japan's Government is in favour of Japan Airlines (JAL) entering bankruptcy, and will likely reject offers of financial aid from American Airlines and Delta...
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India's HAL hopes to make commercial engine parts for R-R
Hindustan Aeronautics (HAL) is hoping that it can persuade Rolls-Royce to establish a joint-venture in India to make commercial engine parts for export.
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NewsJetstar Pacific execs held in Vietnam following fuel hedging losses
Vietnamese authorities have detained the former CEO of Jetstar Pacific and stopped the airline's chief operating officer and chief financial officer from...
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KAL's Jin Air launching services to the Philippines
Korean Air's (KAL) low-cost carrier Jin Air is planning to launch services from Seoul Incheon to Clark in the Philippines, potentially making it Jin Air's...
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Govt reportedly in final stage of talks to save JAL
Japanese cabinet ministers have reportedly been meeting today to have final stage discussions about helping Japan Airlines (JAL) undergo a financial restructuring.
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Australia's Skywest secures its first A320
Avation, an aircraft leasing company linked to Australia's Skywest Airlines, has signed a letter of intent to purchase an Airbus A320 that it plans to lease...
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AAPA warns against use of full body scanners
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned against regulators over reacting in the wake of the recent terrorist attempt on a Delta Air Lines...
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Indonesia's Wings Air receives its first ATRs
Wings Air, a unit of Indonesia's Lion Air, has received the first of three ATR 72-500s on order and is using the turboprops to replace Boeing MD-80s on domestic...
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NewsAustralian pilot training school set for September opening
Australia Asia Flight Training plans to open a flight school in the country in September 2010 with a fleet of more than 40 Diamond training aircraft. The...
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CAAC appoints Air China exec to Shenzhen Airlines following police probe
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has installed Air China executive Fan Cheng into Shenzhen Airlines, a move that comes after the airline's...
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Owner of India's MDLR to revive grounded airline
Grounded Indian carrier MDLR Airlines plans to resume operations later this month.
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MASwings to launch international services next year
Malaysia Airlines' domestic regional carrier in East Malaysia, MASwings, plans to launch international services next year to neighbouring countries.
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Indonesian state-owned airport company outlines expansion plans
Indonesian state-owned airport operator Angkasa Pura II has no plans to involve private companies in the management of its airports and is developing new...
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HK airport extends landing fee discounts by 3 months
Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has decided to extend, by three months, its discount on landing fees and parking charges.
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India's Jagson aims to fill void left by MDLR grounding
Indian carrier Jagson Airlines plans to use BAe Avro RJ85 aircraft and is moving into scheduled operations with the help of personnel from rival Indian carrier...
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MAS engineering to form JV with P&W
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) maintenance and engineering arm MAS Aerospace Engineering plans to establish a maintenance joint-venture with engine-maker Pratt...