Networks – Page 417
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JAL cuts one more international route
Japan Airlines (JAL) has disclosed that it is cutting another international route as part of its restructuring effort.
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Boeing eyes 2010 launch of 777 converted freighter
Boeing could launch a passenger-to-freighter conversion product for the 777 as early as next year as it continues product development studies for the proposed...
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AirAsia X lands in US for first time
Malaysia's AirAsia X operated its first flight to the US earlier this week - a non-revenue one-off service to Oakland - as the long-haul low-cost carrier...
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NewsVirgin Nigeria rebrands as 'Nigerian Eagle Airlines'
Virgin Nigeria has formally rebranded its operation as Nigerian Eagle Airlines, and is intending to secure a capital injection for the carrier
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AirAsia X seeks A330 sale and leaseback deals
Malaysian long-haul carrier AirAsia X is looking to sell and lease back two of the six new Airbus A330s it will take delivery of by the end of 2010. Speaking...
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NewsAirbus increases 20-year demand forecast to 25,000 aircraft
Airbus has stuck to its guns with its latest long-term outlook, increasing its demand forecast by 3% and restating its view that over 1,700 A380-sized aircraft...
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AMR brokers huge liquidity deal
American Airlines' parent AMR has put together a strategic $2.9 billion liquidity and aircraft financing package that includes the advanced sale of frequent...
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Boeing readies for 787 structural fix
Boeing is set to begin installation of the side-of-body fix on ZA001 next week to return full static strength to the wing of the first 787, according to...
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Routes 2009: Airline Business Dailies
This year's World Route Development Forum was held in China for the first time, Beijing hosting more than 2,500 delegates at the event including over 200 airline delegates and around 1,000 from airports
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Emirates and V Australia to codeshare on Tasman routes
Emirates and Virgin Blue's long-haul international arm V Australia will start codesharing in October on trans-Tasman routes.
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SIA's August RPKs down 14.1%
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) RPKs fell 14.1% in August from a year before as the ongoing economic slowdown continued to result in softer demand for air travel.
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IATA balloons loss forecast to $11 billion
Already-battered airlines are projected to lose $11 billion in 2009, $2 billion more than IATA's original loss forecast of $9 billion.
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Oman Air brings in first of seven ordered A330s
Middle Eastern carrier Oman Air has taken delivery of the first of seven ordered Airbus A330s as the airline looks to expand its international network. Acquired...
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Court dismisses digEcor's remaining claims against e.Digital
A Utah district court has dismissed with prejudice all of digEcor's remaining claims against competing portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) firm - and...
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EASA operations priorities
EASA says it makes sense in terms of resources to prioritise the agency's rulemaking activity. The order in which it plans to release its opinions, which...
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EASA bends to industry pressure for evolutionary change
Major concessions following consultation about proposed new European aviation regulations will mean that the new laws governing operations will prove less...
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NewsJAL to cut 6,800 jobs, plans partner by mid-October
Japan Airlines is said to be aiming to cut up 6,800 jobs, and conclude a tie-up with a single partner by the middle of October
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Aspire broadens reach as Japan and Singapore sign up
Japan's Civil Aviation Bureau (JCAB) and the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore are set to join Airservices Australia, Airways New Zealand and the US...
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Airbus sees cargo conversion opportunities despite current gloom
Despite the current gloom surrounding the cargo market, Airbus is optimistic that its passenger-to-freighter (P2F) conversion programmes will take some strides...
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CAL's August RPKs up 5.6%
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) saw August RPKs rise 5.6% year-on-year while capacity, as measured by ASKs, rose 2.5%.