All articles by Leithen Francis – Page 15
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AVIC unveils model of SF-A engine that it hopes will power C919
China Aviation Industry Corporation (AVIC) has unveiled a model of the Chinese-built engine that it hopes will power the country's new C919 narrowbody.
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Australia's JHAS investing in aircraft paint shop
Australian maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm John Holland Aviation Services (JHAS) is investing in aircraft painting facilities to win more heavy...
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Shanghai Airlines narrows its losses in Q3
Shanghai Airlines narrowed its losses in the third quarter.
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Qantas Airways has suspended two pilots over an incident in which they failed to deploy the landing gear on a Boeing 767 and this meant the aircraft had...
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NewsTroubled JAL poised to announce major cuts in services
Japan Airlines (JAL), as part of its financial turnaround plan, will be announcing a new round of route suspensions and reductions in services. The...
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Thai AirAsia to increase focus on international markets
Thai AirAsia plans to increase its proportion of international services due to relatively few growth opportunities within Thailand.
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Sri Lanka's Mihin looking to operate MA60s domestically
Sri Lanka's government is planning to buy two Chinese-built MA60 turboprops, and may give these to the country's second state-owned carrier Mihin Lanka.
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Skywest to seek Australian stock exchange listing
West Australian regional carrier Skywest Airlines is taking steps to get listed on the Australian stock exchange.
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ANA and Continental sign alliance agreement
Star Alliance carriers All Nippon Airways (ANA) and Continental Airlines have signed an alliance agreement.
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Air New Zealand looking at seat-beds in economy class
Air New Zealand could be set to revolutionise long-haul economy travel when it takes its new Boeing 777-300ERs from late 2010 by offering passengers seat-beds.
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Auckland airport starts NZ$125m bond offer
Auckland International Airport (AIA) has followed through with its plan to offer NZ$125 million ($90 million) in bonds to help with its immediate financing...
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Korea's Jin Air delays international push on poor demand
Korean Air's low-cost carrier Jin Air has dramatically curtailed its international expansion plans, citing poor passenger demand.
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Australian competition watchdog targets Thai for alleged price-fixing
Australia's competition watchdog has taken legal action against Thai Airways International for alleged price-fixing of cargo services.
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ANA, Continental and United look to team up for Tokyo Haneda
Star Alliance carrier All Nippon Airways (ANA), Continental Airlines and United Airlines are studying having revenue sharing services on trans-Pacific routes.
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Kingfisher posts Q2 net loss of 4.19bn rupees
India's Kingfisher Airlines has narrowed its losses in its second fiscal quarter due to its cost control measures.
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Asiana signs codeshare pact with Star partner Continental
Continental Airlines, which officially joined Star Alliance yesterday, has signed a codeshare agreement with fellow Star Alliance carrier Asiana Airlines.
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India's GMR airport unit posts 170% jump in Q2 earnings
Indian firm GMR Infrastructure's airport business posted a 170% increase in earnings during its fiscal second quarter.
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China Southern posts Q3 profit of 284m yuan
China Southern Airlines moved into the black in the third quarter, spurred on by a recovery in domestic traffic.
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China Eastern has Q3 profit of 23m yuan
China Eastern Airlines made a net profit in the third quarter due to non-operating income and a change in the fair value of its assets.
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KAL Cargo launches Hanoi freighter service
Korean Air (KAL) Cargo has launched a freighter service from Seoul Incheon to Hanoi.