News from FlightGlobal – Page 1044
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NewsUK regulator surprises Ryanair with Aer Lingus merger probe
Consumer regulators in the UK have put Ryanair on the defensive after opening an investigation into the Irish budget carrier's shareholding in Irish flag-carrier...
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Colombia’s AerOasis plans February 2011 launch with or without LAN
Colombian start-up AerOasis is pressing forward with its plans to launch operations early next year despite a decision by potential partner LAN to acquire...
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Delivery pause stalls 787 assembly line advance
Boeing's two-week hold on 787 shipments has overshadowed an even longer period of non-movement in the final assembly line, as the company works to address...
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Spirit to launch 11 domestic routes with new small city focus
Spirit Airlines has unveiled plans to launch 11 new non-stop routes and add three small communities to its network.
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WAF10: Call for export credit funding to go back to its roots
Efforts to revamp export credit agency support should go “back to the roots” of their creation and focus on helping to level the playing field, chief executive of Natixis Transport Finance Christian McCormick urged during a panel debate on air financing at World Air Forum in Cannes today.
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NewsGulf Air strives to overcome gripes with regional fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air admits that its experimentation with regional jets has thrown up difficulties with passenger perception as well as operational...
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NewsCrest Digital’s fl’air offers airlines new music download service
Crest Digital's in-flight entertainment (IFE) division fl'air entertainment is pressing forward with the launch of a new service that will give passengers...
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WAF 2010: Cost control puts airlines in position to exploit upturn
For an industry where even the good news seems more often than not to be couched with concerns, chief executive of aircraft lessor BOC Aviation, Robert Martin, had a bright message for the aviation sector. Speaking during a wide-ranging opening panel debate on the state of the industry during the ...
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NewsFour EU states face legal action over Russian bilaterals
Four European states are facing legal action from the European Commission over their bilateral air service agreements with Russia, partly because they include...
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LAN to acquire Colombia's Aires
LAN has unveiled plans to acquire Colombian carrier Aires, only hours after it informed analysts of its plans to exercise its option to buy Colombian start-up...
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Aeromexico increases capacity on several US routes
Aeromexico has unveiled plans to increase frequencies on five US routes and resume services on two others.
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USA and Japan sign MoU on open skies agreement
Japan and the USA have agreed a memorandum of understanding to establish full open skies between the two countries. The deal - signed in Tokyo by US...
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Saudi Arabian 'committed' to 787 despite apparent 777 plan
Saudi Arabian Airlines insists it is still intending to take the Boeing 787 as part of its fleet-modernisation programme, despite indicating plans to acquire...
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NewsBaboo axing Embraer 190s in strategic overhaul
Swiss regional carrier Baboo is effectively withdrawing the Embraer 190 regional jet from its fleet, and cutting London City and Athens from its route network. The...
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Switzerland's Hello bringing in A320s to replace MD-90s
Switzerland-based carrier Hello is introducing Airbus A320 twinjets to replace its Boeing MD-90 fleet, and has signed a maintenance agreement covering five...
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Pilots back BA chairman's criticism of airport security
UK pilots have backed British Airways chairman Martin Broughton after he criticised the heavy-handedness of airport security procedures in the country. Broughton...
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Ryanair to slash Frankfurt operation over German tax
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is blaming the introduction of a controversial German aviation tax after deciding to cut more than a quarter of its flights...
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US low-costs turn to mergers
The acquisition of AirTran Airways by Southwest Airlines sees consolidation move into the US low-cost sector, writes Lori Ranson in Washington
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Thai looks for licence to thrive
Carrier marks its 50th anniversary with challenges a-plenty, but with a mandate for change, writes Siva Govindasamy in Bangkok
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Export credit under scrutiny
Difference remains over moves to overhaul export credit agency support as end-of-year target date looms, writes Lori Ranson in Washington