News from FlightGlobal – Page 1116
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New Lufthansa seat saves nearly 30% in weight
At just under 11kg (24lb), Lufthansa's new seat is 4.3kg lighter than its predecessor.
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AirAsia launches new airline in the Philippines
Malaysia-based low-cost carrier AirAsia will set up a new joint venture carrier in the Philippines, which will begin operations in the third quarter of 2011.
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Jetstar eyes two more long-haul routes from Singapore in 2011
Qantas' low-cost subsidiary Jetstar expects to add two new long-haul routes from its Singapore hub next year as it grows its fleet of Airbus A330s based...
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NewsLufthansa takes step toward 'ultimate' electronic flight bags
Civil aircraft operators have long discussed the possibility of using in-flight broadband connectivity for operational benefits such as providing live satellite pictures to electronic flight bags (EFBs).
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EasyJet to serve Amman from London Gatwick
UK budget carrier EasyJet is to launch thrice-weekly service from London Gatwick to Amman in Jordan, effective 27 March 2011. Alaa Batayneh, Jordan's...
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Australian competition watchdog gives tentative nod to Virgin Blue-Etihad alliance
Australia's competition regulator has given its tentative approval for an alliance between Virgin Blue and Etihad Airways.
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Australian regulator approves ANZ-Virgin Blue alliance
Australia's competition regulator has approved a proposed trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand (ANZ) and Virgin Blue.
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Southwest to take delivery of first 737-800 in March 2012
Southwest Airlines has firmed up its plans to introduce the Boeing 737-800 in its fleet through the substitution of 20 -700 orders for the larger variant,...
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Airbus to miss A380 delivery target due to Qantas incident
Airbus will miss its delivery target of 20 A380s this year because of disruptions resulting from the uncontained failure of a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine,...
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News2011 outlook: airlines set for tougher times
While IATA has improved its global industry profit forecast for both 2010 and 2011, the outlook for airlines in the year ahead remains clouded by flattening...
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Ryanair: 199-seat aircraft would hit capacity 'sweet spot'
Ryanair chief financial officer and deputy CEO Howard Millar would snap up a 199-seater aircraft because it hits a "sweet spot" in terms of staffing levels.
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Peru and Mexico agree to air services expansion
Peru and Mexico have agreed to expand their bilateral air accord to include a significant number of new frequencies available for airlines from both countries,...
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Ramp errors take down three SkyWest CRJs in November
In the month of November, SkyWest Airlines sustained substantial damage to three of its Bombardier CRJ aircraft, all of which were caused by ground handling...
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NewsAircell close to defining plan for Wi-Fi on international flights
Aircell is edging closer to announcing a plan for offering in-flight Wi-Fi on international flights. "We are currently finalizing with airline partners...
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Lufthansa selects CFM56 to power latest A320/A321s
Lufthansa has selected the CFM International CFM56-5B engine for the 21 Airbus A320 and two A321 aircraft it ordered in September.
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NewsAB25: Anniversary reflections from North American leaders
To mark the 25th anniversary of Airline Business, 25 leading airline industry executives who have helped shape the sector over the last quarter century, give their reflections on the last 25 years and the challenges for the years to come. Here three of the most influential airline leaders from North ...
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Qantas details history of Rolls-Royce Trent 900 variants
Qantas Airways has detailed the history of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 powerplant variants that power its Airbus A380s in the affidavit and claim it filed...
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High thrust Trent 900s limited to 75 flight cycles: Qantas
Qantas Airways says the latest high thrust variants of the Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines powering its Airbus A380 aircraft can be used for only 75 flights...
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A380 flights to Los Angeles unprofitable with Trent 900s: Qantas
Qantas Airways will not be able to operate any of its Airbus A380s profitably on the Sydney-Los Angeles route if it uses its existing Rolls-Royce Trent 900...