All Networks articles – Page 227
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News
Airbus converges on A320 sharklet retrofit
Airbus is closer to defining a formal modification programme to retrofit its 'sharklet' wing-tips on baseline A320s, but is still prioritising the forward-fit...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: ETS row hangs heavy over European carriers
Speak to European network carrier chiefs and what is immediately apparent is a growing sense of frustration at the political stalemate, and consequent looming...
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Opinion
COMMENT: Is there some comfort to be found in expensive fuel?
Sustained oil prices are ratcheting up the pressure on airlines to find more ways to tackle costs that are under their control. But with the industry pointing in the direction of unknown territory, could there also be some comfort to be had from expensive fuel?
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NewsAirbus targets 30 A350 sales this year
Airbus is aiming to sell another 30 A350s this year, across the family, and is unconcerned by the order book plateau for the -800 and -1000 variants. Chief...
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NewsBoeing hails Charleston 787 first flight
Boeing says its first South Carolina-built 787-8 performed "exactly as we expected" during its 5h initial flight on 23 May, nearly four weeks after the aircraft...
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News
IN FOCUS: Volatile fuel prices inflame airport charges debate
"We have gone from a situation where airports were a branch of local or regional government and have been asked to stand on their own" Against a backdrop...
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NewsAmerican hints at 777-300ER delivery schedule with flights
American Airlines will juggle its new Boeing 777-300ER on various flights to Sao Paulo-Guarulhos and London-Heathrow beginning in December, as it receives...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Virgin Atlantic has high hopes for revised Upper Class
Virgin Atlantic boss Steve Ridgway could be excused for feeling bitter or discouraged after failing to convince European competition regulators that International...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Korean thinks big on short-haul routes in downturn
Under a revision to its route strategy designed to counter the impact of the economic downturn, Korean Air is to switch long-haul aircraft from destinations...
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News
Brazil's Passaredo orders 10 ATR 72-600s
Brazilian carrier Passaredo Linhas Aéreas has signed an order for ten ATR 72-600s with ten options in a deal worth $450 million. The carrier had previously...
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News
IN FOCUS: Changing airport hub dynamics
After the collapse and the rebound in passenger traffic in 2009 and 2010, came the consolidation. Passenger traffic across the leading airports grew a little...
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InterviewWorking Week Yves Rossy
When were you first interested in aviation? I've always wanted to fly since I was a child. My inspiration has always been to make my dream come true. Describe...
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News
Finnair outsources 12 Embraer 190s to Flybe venture
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to transfer 12 Embraer 190s to UK regional operator Flybe, outsourcing further its short-haul operations as part of a broad effort...
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NewsSweden's Skyways to file for bankruptcy after investor pulls out
Sweden's Skyways Express and its subsidiary City Airline have stopped operations with immediate effect, and will file for bankruptcy on Tuesday, 22 May 2012. "The...
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NewsVivaColombia to launch operations on 25 May
Start-up low-cost carrier VivaColombia will launch its inaugural commercial flights on 25 May, and plans to operate to up to six domestic destinations in...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Oil price fuels airlines' first quarter pain
Traditionally a tough part of the year for the airline industry, the first quarter of 2012 saw carriers fire plenty of warning shots over the current climate....
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NewsProfitable Ryanair expects more European airline failures
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is expecting more European airlines to collapse in 2012 as a result of rising fuel prices and the broader economic situation. The...
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NewsEADS and ST Aero finalise A330 conversion agreement
EADS and ST Aerospace have signed an agreement formalising their launch of an Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. Under the agreement,...
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NewsFAA to reconsider rest exclusion for cargo flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is re-evaluating its decision to exclude cargo carriers from a slate of new crew rest rules finalised in December. It...
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NewsAir Berlin vents fury over Brandenburg postponement
Germany's Air Berlin has given its strongest hint yet that it might pursue compensation over the delayed opening to Berlin Brandenburg airport.