News from FlightGlobal – Page 1031
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NewsCargolux and Boeing still wrangling over 747-8F contract
Having anticipated final approval of the purchase of the first two 747-8 freighters at its 7 October board meeting, Cargolux said it had made "progressin...
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NewsPICTURE: Azul receives first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Brazilian carrier Azul has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, the first of an order for 30 aircraft, with 10 options.
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Arik heads back to Boeing with 747-8I order
Arik Air's order for two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals is the latest step in the Nigerian carrier's on-off relationship with the latest incarnation of the...
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MAp concludes deal to increase Sydney airport stake
Australian airport operator MAp has completed a transaction to increase its stake in Sydney airport and dispose of its other interests.
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NewsIAG approves 2012 launch for Iberia Express
Iberia's new subsidiary Iberia Express has been given the go-ahead by the board of parent International Airlines Group to launch operations next summer. The...
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Boeing completes 787-9 critical programme review
Boeing has completed its 787-9 critical programme review, progressing through detailed design and on to design releases by engineering teams.
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Victor expands available fleet to 172 aircraft
Business aviation aggregation and booking website Victor has grown its available fleet to 172 aircraft.
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NewsStrike planned at German Airbus sites on 7 October
Employees at Airbus's German plants will strike on 7 October after talks with the management about terms and conditions were suspended yesterday. The...
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NewsQantas confirms deal for 110 A320s
Qantas Airways has finalised a contract for 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 78 A320neo. The aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on...
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Kingfisher Airlines explains exit from low-cost market
India's Kingfisher Airlines has defended its plans to pull out of the low-cost market and concentrate on its premium business, saying that the latter will...
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Ethiopian to grow Boeing 777F fleet to six
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order with Boeing for four 777 freighters, making it the first carrier in Africa to plan to own the type, and bringing...
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NewsDelta differentiates passenger experience with new Wi-Fi portal
Making good on its vow to offer its airline partners more tailored solutions for entertaining and informing passengers, Gogo has worked with Delta Air Lines...
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Start-up Join looks to launch from London Southend in Nov
Join Regional Airline, a Dutch start-up that will comprise various airline partners, expects to make London's Southend Airport its home base, and serve destinations...
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NewsAirbus strike threat could affect Hamburg A320 production
A looming strike at Airbus's German plants could influence decisions to allocate further A320 family final assembly capacity to Hamburg, the airframer has...
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NewsInspire green ATM initiative achieves fuel savings
A group of airlines, airports and air navigation service providers is proving that working together to smooth procedures and cut red-tape can yield big fuel savings
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NewsROUTES: World event to come to Chicago
Routes annual world event will be held in Chicago in 2014 after an agreement with the Chicago Department of Aviation and the Chicago Convention and Tourism Bureau.
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ROUTES: ELFAA gives rare note of support to EU emissions trading
European Low Fares Airline Association secretary general John Hanlon has thrown his support behind the European Union's emissions trading system, becoming...
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ROUTES: Warsaw hopes for long-term lift from Euro 2012
Warsaw Chopin airport hopes Poland's co-hosting of the UEFA European Championship football tournament next summer will help boost travel to the country in the long term.
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ROUTES: Etihad in top gear for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
Etihad Airways and its Abu Dhabi hub are getting ready for the Grand Prix circus to descend on them next month for this year's round of the Formula 1 world championship.
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Taiwan's TransAsia to launch four services in November
Taiwanese carrier TransAsia Airways will be starting four new services in November. Three of the services will be from Kaohsiung to the Chinese cities...