News from FlightGlobal – Page 1150
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VivaAerobus expands at Mexico City, seeks more 737s
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus is launching six new routes to Mexico City and is looking to acquire at least six additional Boeing 737-300s to support...
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Volaris to launch seven routes from Mexico City
Volaris is planning a major expansion of its network from Mexico City International Airport as the low-cost carrier looks to fill some of the void left by...
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Air China to order four 777-300ERs
Chinese flag-carrier Air China is ordering four Boeing 777-300ER aircraft for delivery from 2013.
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Estonian Air agrees in principle on Bombardier acquisition
Estonian Air has agreed in principle to acquire three Bombardier aircraft and is to disclose further details next week.
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ATR makes 900th delivery
Regional turboprop specialist ATR has delivered its 900th aircraft - and expects to break the 1,000 barrier within two years.
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Competition regulator rejects Virgin Blue-ANZ Tasman pact
Australia's competition regulator is intending to reject the proposed tie-up between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue on trans-Tasman services.
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XL selects Dublin Aerospace for heavy 737 work
Charter carrier XL Airways' German division has selected newly-established overhaul firm Dublin Aerospace to conduct base maintenance on Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The...
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NewsAir Berlin branches into entertainment industry
Air Berlin cites the high cost of in-flight entertainment licensing fees as one of the drivers behind its decision to team with German media company kick-media...
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NewsANA and Hong Kong firm to launch new low-cost carrier
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) has agreed to launch a new low-cost airline with Hong Kong's First Eastern Investment group. The new carrier is expected...
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Virgin Blue eyes single brand with new livery
The Virgin Blue group is set to unveil a new livery, which is expected to unify the group's four carriers under one brand.
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ANA to announce new low-cost carrier today
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to announce later today that it will set up a new low-cost carrier.
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Xian Aircraft delivers first set of 747-8 wing flaps
China's Xian Aircraft has delivered its first set of composite inboard wing flaps for the Boeing 747-8 programme.
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Malaysia among airlines planning to offer iPads as IFE
Malaysia has revealed plans to introduce iPads to passengers within the next six months. The carrier, under the direction of senior general manager,...
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US regulators reject anti-trust for Delta and Virgin Blue
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively decided to deny the request of the Virgin Blue Group and Delta Air Lines for anti-trust immunity.
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Row 44 gains fresh funds as it fits Southwest with broadband
Row 44, the in-flight connectivity provider that is fitting Ku-band satellite-based broadband systems to Southwest Airlines' entire fleet, has completed...
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Boeing predicts modest traffic growth in North America
As the North American market continues to mature, Boeing predicts moderate traffic growth in the region during the next 20 years of roughly 3.4%.
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Wizz steps into London gap left by Czech Airlines
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is stepping up connections between the UK and the Czech Republic following the decision by Czech Airlines to withdraw...
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PICTURE: A330-200F deployed to Pakistan for inaugural charter
Etihad Crystal Cargo's new A330-200 freighter aircraft made its inaugural flight as a special charter run from Billund, Denmark to Karachi, via Abu Dhabi
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Aeromar snaps up four Mexicana routes
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar is attempting to fill some of the void left by Grupo Mexicana by launching this week four new routes and adding capacity...
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Aeromexico rejects any possibility of taking over Mexicana
Aeromexico has stated it is not considering acquiring or investing in the parent company of Mexicana, its grounded archrival.