News from FlightGlobal – Page 1078
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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EC accused of providing misleading information in ash crisis
European ombudsman Nikiforos Diamondouros today criticised the European Commission (EC) for providing "misleading information" to air passengers during last...
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Middle East Careers: Air Arabia leads the charge for Sharjah
The 75 minute or so drive that separates Emirates' hub of Dubai from Etihad's base in Abu Dhabi is often used to illustrate how the two UAE flag-carriers' ambitious expansion trajectories must ultimately collide. In the low-cost world, two other airlines are embarking on similar, but different, growth strategies at ...
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Boeing posts higher first quarter profit on lower revenues
Boeing reported a 13% year-over-year increase in first quarter net profit to $586 million, despite planned lower 777 deliveries and a 2% decrease in quarterly...
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NewsEmerging markets help fuel low-cost carrier traffic growth
Asia-Pacific and Latin American operators led passenger growth rates among low-cost carriers over the last 12 months as emerging markets continue to embrace low-fares traffic during 2010.
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Middle East Careers: Youthful ambition fuels Etihad
Etihad is only eight years old but has rapidly built up a 60-strong fleet and established itself as a major intercontinental connector
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NewsANZ outlines scope of new aviation institute
Air New Zealand has launched a new organisation offering industry-wide training as it seeks a larger and more global role in airline training.
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NewsMiddle East Careers: Flydubai recruits staff for its own MRO operation
In another sign that Emirates offshoot Flydubai intends to be its own airline, the Dubai-based low-cost start-up has created an in-house maintenance operation.
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Middle East Careers: Al Baker's gameplan
Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup has added impetus to the expansion plans of Doha's five-star rated flag-carrier
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Middle East Careers: Onwards and upwards for Emirates
Dubai flag-carrier Emirates is entering a "massive couple of years" of fleet expansion and large-scale recruitment
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American focuses on component maintenance in targeting third party work
American Airlines is targeting component maintenance repair and overhaul to expand its work for outside carriers, and plans to market those capabilities...
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US DOJ antitrust review clears Southwest-AirTran merger
The US Department of Justice has cleared Southwest to merge with AirTran Airways one week before the seven-month-old deal is scheduled to close on 2 May.
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NewsSouthwest 737 slides off Chicago runway
A Southwest 737-700 slid off the runway at Chicago's Midway Airport during landing this afternoon. Initial reports say that none of the 134 passengers...
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Delta to retire 'least efficient aircraft' as it smarts from $318m loss
Delta Air Lines is blaming escalating fuel costs for its $318 million net loss in the first quarter and says it is raising fares and retiring its "least...
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NewsILFC finalises Neo order
ILFC has finalised an order for the purchase of 100 A320neo family aircraft from Airbus. "Our work is ongoing as we continue on the path of providing...
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NewsMiddle East Careers: training the next generation
Demand for skilled expatriate employees will continue, but Gulf-based airlines are keen to train up and take on local recruits
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Middle East Careers: jobs in MRO
As Middle East airlines expand their fleets, demand for maintenance staff from home and abroad is growing rapidly
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Middle East Careers: working as Emirates cabin crew
Emirates at your service: life as cabin crew Emirates recruits cabin crew from all over the world, and is working hard to meet its expanding...
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Middle East: living the dream
There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs should always be respected There are many attractions for expatriates working in the Gulf, but local laws and customs must be respected
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NewsKoito to split companies from disgraced aircraft seat business
Koito Industries intends to move various businesses into a separate company, in an effort to protect them from the fallout of its embattled aviation seat...