News from FlightGlobal – Page 1131
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Boeing targets 8 February for 747-8F maiden sortie
Boeing has targeted 8 February for the maiden sortie of its 747-8 Freighter, one day shy of the 41st anniversary of the type's first first in 1969.
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Alaska nears Wi-fi decision
Alaska Airlines continues to evaluate in-flight internet providers and appears close to finalising an agreement after offering Wi-fi access on a single Boeing...
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Aeromexico drops Canada
Aeromexico has decided to pull out of Canada entirely less than a year after launching services to both Toronto and Montreal.
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Copa considers transferring 737s to Aero Republica
Colombia's Aero Republica confirms it is looking at taking Boeing 737NGs from Panamanian sister carrier Copa Airlines, but claims it has not yet made any...
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IATA’s latest assessment shows fares hover below pre-downturn levels
IATA in its latest financial monitor outlining trends for December and January sees encouraging signs through rising fares, but warns that ticket prices...
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SINGAPORE 2010: 757 replacement gets new focus as 787-3 dwindles
With the apparent demise of the short-range 787-3 looming large, Boeing says a medium-range Dreamliner is not on the cards, but it envisages its future 737...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Tiger advances delivery of four A320s
Singapore's Tiger Airways has finalised an advanced delivery agreement with Airbus for four Airbus A320 aircraft. Originally scheduled to be delivered...
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ALPA safety chief says basic flying skills are eroding
The Air Line Pilots Association's top safety official has echoed the view of US Federal Aviation Administration administrator Randy Babbitt that airline...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Rolls-Royce and MAS sign engine support deal
Rolls-Royce and Malaysia Airlines (MAS) have signed an engine support deal for the airline's Trent 800 engines. The TotalCare service agreement will...
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SINGAPORE 2010: Qatar expands operations in South-east Asia
Qatar Airways has expanded its operations in South-east Asia, by increasing frequencies and boosting aircraft capacity on routes in the region.
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SINGAPORE 2010: Garuda to raise $300 million from IPO
Garuda Indonesia plans to raise $300 million through its initial public offering (IPO), which will be launched in the middle of this year.
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NewsSINGAPORE 2010: Airbus aiming for A320 re-engining decision by Farnborough air show
Airbus is aiming to decide whether to launch an A320 family re-engining programme by the Farnborough air show in July, for service entry from the end of...
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SINGAPORE 2010: LHT wins AirAsia X, Virgin Blue contracts
Lufthansa Technik has signed agreements with two Asia-Pacific carriers to provide maintenance services. Its Philippines subsidiary inked a three-year...
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Allegiant takes Grand Rapids as its ninth base
Leisure carrier Allegiant Air will establish Grand Rapids, Michigan as its ninth base and launch service from the airport to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina...
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Carriers cleared to use Embraer 190 at London City
Swiss regional carrier Baboo could be set to join Lufthansa and British Airways in operating the Embraer 190 to London City Airport after the type secured...
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Avianca-TACA joint venture ready for implementation
Avianca and Grupo TACA have formally completed a landmark deal which will result in 13 carriers from 10 Latin American countries becoming part of one airline...
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SINGAPORE: 2010 MRJ airframe delivers 'half of fuel-burn advantage': Mitsubishi
Mitsubishi Aircraft says that around half of the double-digit operating cost advantage claimed for its MRJ regional jet over the rival Embraer E-Jet family...
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NewsSIA returns to the black with S$404m Q3 profit
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has returned to the black in its fiscal third quarter with a net profit of S$404 million ($286 million). This is an upturn...
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Tiger begins trials on cargo services
Tiger Airways has started trials on cargo handling services between Singapore and five cities in Southeast Asia as a way of increasing ancillary revenues.
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Boeing holds 737 production rates steady as deferrals fall
Boeing has seen a declining number of delivery deferrals for its airliners, providing a positive guidepost for riding out the recession and maintaining 737...