Networks – Page 201
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Aeroflot still pressing to establish single eastern carrier
Aeroflot is still battling to integrate its newly-acquired subsidiary operations into a profitable operation, but insists it is prepared to create a single...
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Pan-African low-cost carrier Fastjet launches scheduled flights
Pan-African low-cost carrier FastJet has commenced domestic operations from Dar es Salaam's Julius Nyerere airport. The maiden flight was operated...
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NewsAirbus to raise A330 take-off weight and fuel capacity
Airbus is further hiking the maximum take-off weight of the A330, raising it to 242t, and will offer a higher fuel capacity option for the larger A330-300...
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Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Shenzhen Airlines has become the 27th member of Star Alliance and the second Chinese carrier in the alliance's network. The carrier's formal membership...
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NewsUnited receives third Boeing 787
United Airlines has received its third Boeing 787-8 from the manufacturer, with two more due before the end of the year.
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AirAsia chooses A320 over CSeries
Malaysia's AirAsia will stick to an all-Airbus A320 fleet after deciding against an order for the Bombardier CSeries aircraft. The low-cost carrier's...
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Sukhoi confident over funding despite $100m interim loss
Sukhoi's civil aircraft division is confident of securing funding to address its liabilities, after auditors raised concerns about the airframer's financial...
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ANALYSIS: Former execs seek to steer Qantas in a different direction
Former Qantas chief executive Geoff Dixon seems set for a clash with his one-time protégé, the carrier's current boss Alan Joyce, over his connection to...
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Vueling to launch daily Heathrow-Palma de Mallorca flights
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling will launch daily flights from London Heathrow to Palma de Mallorca with the introduction of its summer timetable on 23...
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SpiceJet to launch three new international services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to launch three new international services. It will operate daily services from Kochi to Male and Dubai starting...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: A320neo 'on track' as milestone approaches
In the two years since it announced the re-engining plan, Airbus has notched 1,500 A320neo orders, and assigned the first one a serial number
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NewsQatar 787 to make Heathrow debut on 13 December
Qatar Airways will launch Doha-London Heathrow services using its new Boeing 787 on 13 December. It will be the first airline to serve the UK using...
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Boeing keeps 787-9 on schedule, still working double-stretched variant
Boeing executives say the 787-9 is still on schedule and under-weight, but the 787-10 needs a "little more work" before the company is authorised to offer...
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Hello to be closed down after investor search fails
Insolvent Swiss carrier Hello will be finally wound down after attempts to find a new investor fell through. The Basle-based charter and wet-lease...
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NewsGol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff
Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning...
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A320 testbed to trial automated airborne separation
Airbus is to use its A320 test airframe to conduct in-flight trials of a fully-automated separation assurance system to maintain spacing behind other aircraft.
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Indonesia aims to absorb 60% of local MRO work
Indonesia wants to double its MRO capabilities over the next five years to absorb up to 60% of local aircraft maintenance work. The country now only...
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NewsStar not interested in Gulf carriers despite rivals’ gains: Schwab
Star Alliance remains stoically convinced that it does not need a Gulf carrier within its ranks, despite being left in the cold after recent accords between...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Cross-straits opening up driving route growth
Cross-strait traffic has been one of the key areas of growth, particularly for Taiwanese carriers, since the opening up of direct scheduled services in 2009
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IN FOCUS: Chinese growth to reshape global aviation industry landscape
China is one of the great long-term hopes for the global economy and its air transport market is set for huge growth over the coming years. This will dramatically change its aviation landscape, but brings with it challenges of its own