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Proteus bolsters Beech 1900 fleet for franchise operations
Julian Moxon/PARIS Proteus Airlines is set to more than double the size of its Raytheon Beech 1900 fleet with a $50 million order for ten 20-seat 1900Ds. The airline has also taken options on a further ten aircraft. The French regional carrier already has eight 1900s in service, ...
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Charter airlines sign up A330-200s to use on long-haul services
Three long-haul charter airlines will introduce the Airbus A330-200 in 1999 and 2000, including UK carriers Airtours International and Leisure International Airways (LIA), and Air Transat of Canada. Airtours, which selected the A330-200 some time ago to supplement its Boeing 767-300ERs on long-haul charters (Flight International, 24 December, 1997-6 ...
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DHL-Europe boosts fleet of A300B4 freighters
The European arm of US express-parcels carrier DHL has increased its Airbus A300B4-200F freighter acquisition programme to nine aircraft. The airline has also received its first Daimler-Benz Aerospace Airbus (Dasa Airbus)-converted aircraft, following certification of the cargo conversion. The aircraft, one of three ex-Egyptair A300B4s being leased from ...
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Forecasts 98': Airlines
Paul Lewis/Singapore Kevin O'Toole/London For the world airline industry, 1998 begins much as 1997 ended, with two issues on top of the agenda: the fall-out from Asia's economic woes and the next step in the industry's increasingly rapid consolidation. Both issues should make 1998 a busy one for airline ...
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ACA wants O'Hare
Atlantic Coast Airlines (ACA) is seeking to establish a major presence at Chicago O'Hare Airport, using its recently acquired Bombardier Canadair Regional Jets. It aims to compete against American Eagle, which will operate its Embraer ERJ145s at O'Hare. ACA also maintains a major hub at Washington Dulles International where it ...
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BAe buys Australian Aviation College
British Aerospace Training Services has acquired the Adelaide-based Australian Aviation College from BTR-owned Hawker de Havilland. The purchase, for an undisclosed sum, places Australia's two biggest training organisations under full BAe control, following the UK company's acquisition of Ansett's 50% stake in the Tamworth, New South Wales-based Australian Air ...
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Crossair bases new sister in France
Andrzej Jeziorski/Basle Crossair has launched a new Alsace, France-based carrier aimed at avoiding European Union (EU) rules which have denied the Swiss airline access to a variety of destinations. Switzerland is not a member of the EU and cannot operate under its liberalised internal traffic arrangements. The Crossair-dominated ...
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Boeing delivery delay forces Hokkaido to defer start-up
A delay in the delivery of aircraft has forced the Japanese start-up Hokkaido International Airlines to postpone its launch of regular services until mid-1998. The airline's first aircraft, a new Boeing 767-300ER leased from Ansett Worldwide Aviation Services, was scheduled for delivery in February but will now be up to ...
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Cathay warns of more cuts as troubles multiply
Cathay Pacific Airways' management is warning of further deep cuts ahead in equipment and possibly staff numbers, as the financially troubled Hong Kong-based carrier struggles to pull out of an increasingly steep downward plunge. The airline is negotiating with manufacturers to defer decisions on some of its 25 outstanding ...
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Reed new editor of 'Flight International'
Reed Aerospace has announced that Carol Reed is to succeed Allan Winn as editor of Flight International. Reed, who is now editor of Jane's Defence Weekly, will take up her new post on 2 February. Winn is now editor in chief of the Reed Aerospace titles, which include Airline Business, ...
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Suppliers
International Lease Finance has announced orders for $1.74 billion worth of engines for its 126 Airbus and Boeings on order: $500 million with CFM International, $200 million with General Electric, $490 million with Pratt & Whitney and $550 million with International Aero Engines. The Rolls-Royce Trent 772B engine is ...
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India fails to ink accords
Just when India's beleaguered airlines though it was safe to plan for the future, another government has fallen by the wayside and left the airlines wondering what fate holds in store for them next. Some four reports by special committees on domestic Indian Airlines, national flag Air India, aviation ...
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African turf fight
Fanie Brand is a juggler. Not of clubs, swords or firetorches, but of airline concepts. At present the senior marketing manager of Uganda-based Alliance Air has no fewer than four concepts on his drawing board, with two due to launch in March. All are part of a complex matrix which, ...
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Love lost over airfield
In a David and Goliath-style battle, a legal war is raging in Washington D.C. over the future of Love Field Airport in Dallas, which could lead to new competition for American Airlines this year. Due to the Wright Amendment, a long-standing federal law designed to protect Dallas/Fort Worth International ...
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Atlantic rush
Several new transatlantic routes are in the works. Continental Airlines is to link New York/Newark with Moscow, Dublin, Shannon and Glasgow. Delta Air Lines will fly from Atlanta to Hamburg and from New York/JFK to Stockholm and Stuttgart. KLM/Northwest are to fly from Amsterdam to Seattle and Philadelphia. US Airways ...
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BA/AA gives up on slots
American Airlines is hoping for a breakthrough in 1998 in its continued battle to win approval for an alliance with British Airways. But concessions will have to be made, particularly at Heathrow. Some 20 months after the proposal first surfaced, the level of frustration in Texas is nearing boiling ...
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Blue Sky faces a storm of protest
So far, it's been a relatively easy ride for most of Europe's new breed of low-cost carriers. Four in particular - Ryanair, EasyJet, Virgin Express and Debonair - have built up substantial businesses, and three of them have had successful public flotations. But now, British Airways is fighting back with ...
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Blue Sky lacks charm
British Airways' charm offensive to secure approval for its European low-cost operation was wearing thin as the case for regulatory intervention strengthened in December. BA outlined its plan, codenamed Operation Blue Sky, in late November. BA insists the new carrier will be completely independent and have three years to ...
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Cashback time in Brazil
Carnival time has come early for Transbrasil. The carrier is set to receive a massive compensation settlement following Brazilian government fare freezes. But Varig, Vasp and TAM may be shortchanged. Brazil's supreme court ruled in early December that Transbrasil will receive US$500 million in damages from the Brazilian government. ...
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IRI passes the buck
A cynic might say that Alitalia wants to have its cake, eat it and then complain about the recipe; the carrier is being accused of misusing state funds just as it pushes for softer state aid conditions. State holding company IRI said in November that it would reduce its ...