News from FlightGlobal – Page 1019
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Strikes loom at Liverpool Airport
Ground staff at Liverpool John Lennon Airport are planning strike action this week over proposed job losses at ground services provider Servisair.
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Qantas talks with all three unions fail
Qantas Airways has issued a third statement today, announcing that it was unable to reach an agreement with the Australian Licensed Aircraft Engineers Association...
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NewsIndonesia's Lion Air looks to expand with newer 737s
Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air plans to use the 380 Boeing 737s it has committed to order to replace and expand its existing fleet. Its decision...
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NewsQantas's negotiations with three unions fail
Negotiations between Qantas Airways and three unions have broken down. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the airline has negotiated for months with both the...
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NewsWorld Air Forum 2011 video
Airline industry leaders gathered in Amsterdam in late October for the Airline Business-organised World Air Forum to debate the major issues facing the industry. Watch our video interviews from the event with industry leaders
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Airline Business dailies from the ALTA Airline Leaders forum
Airline Business dailies from the ALTA Airline Leaders forum
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Airline Business dailies from the ALTA Airline Leaders forum
Digital editions of all three issues of the Airline Business daily from the ALTA Airline Leaders forum in Rio are now available.
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BA mulls new MRO hangars in South Wales
British Airways Engineering is searching for additional space for its airframe heavy maintenance operations in South Wales.
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Embraer likely to retain metal airframe for next-gen E-Jets
Brazilian airframer Embraer has signed a technology sharing agreement with aluminium producer Alcoa to support the development of "new high-performance metallic...
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NewsACG becomes third identified 737 Max customer
Boeing has identified Aviation Capital Group as the holder of 35 commitments for Boeing's 35 737 Max aircraft, following Lion Air which announced a record...
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Boeing order book exceeds 2011 delivery forecast
Boeing's 2011 net order tally has risen to 465, exceeding its estimate for 2011 jetliner production on the back of surging demand for its long-range 777.
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ALTA: Gol to begin aircraft transfer to WebJet next month
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol will begin transferring aircraft to WebJet, which it is in the process of acquiring, from next month onwards in the first...
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ALTA: Aeromexico to launch UATP corporate credit card programme
Aeromexico is the newest airline to become an issuer of the UATP network with the aim of boosting its penetration of the corporate travel market, expanding...
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ALTA: Superjet steps up battle with Embraer in Latin America
The international marketing arm for Russia's Sukhoi Superjet expects sales to Latin American carriers will account for 10% of the total market for the 100...
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ALTA: Avianca Brazil poised to move into profit
With a fleet upgrade well under way, an overhaul of its backroom processes and improvements in on board service, Avianca Brazil is playing a crucial role...
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NewsLion Air commits to up to 380 Boeing 737s
Boeing has received a record provisional order worth $21.7 billion from Indonesian low-cost carrier Lion Air for up to 380 single-aisle 737-family aircraft,...
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China's Xiamen signs up to join SkyTeam
China's Xiamen Airlines has agreed to join the SkyTeam alliance and is expected to become a full member of the grouping by the end of 2012.
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ALTA: InselAir plans Aruba debut in January
InselAir has revealed plans to establish a new carrier based in Aruba aiming to launch service early next year as part of strategy to grow long-haul flights...
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Air Berlin's loss widens as economic climate worsens
Air Berlin's loss during the first three quarters of 2011 increased six-fold over the same period last year, with the company blaming Germany's aviation...
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IN FOCUS: Is privatisation the answer for Brazil's airports?
Brazil's great airport test Brazil is turning to the private sector to help it build and modernise its airports, ahead of hosting the World Cup in...