News from FlightGlobal – Page 1156
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A380 deliveries yet to overtake 2008 total
Airbus would have to deliver another six A380s this month to meet its revised 2009 target of 13 aircraft, and overtake the dozen it delivered last year. The...
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Reservation system cut over spurs 4Q revenue decline at WestJet
Canadian low cost carrier WestJet today said service issues created from its transition to the SabreSonic reservations system will negatively affect the...
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NewsUnidentified customer orders 52 Airbus A320s
Airbus' latest backlog figures show that the airframer has booked an order for 52 A320 aircraft, but the customer remains unidentified
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Bombardier to resume CRJ1000 flight tests shortly after Christmas
Bombardier expects to resume flight testing of the CRJ1000 shortly after Christmas. In July the regional jet programme experienced a software glitch...
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NewsCRJ1000 flight tests suspended; deliveries delayed
Bombardier has suspended flight testing of its CRJ1000 and says both certification and first delivery of the new 100-seat regional jet will be delayed until...
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American Eagle firms 22 additional CRJ700s
American Eagle Airlines has exercised options to acquire 22 additional Bombardier CRJ700 aircraft, which will bring its fleet of the type to 47. The...
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HK airport extends landing fee discounts by 3 months
Hong Kong's Airport Authority (AA) has decided to extend, by three months, its discount on landing fees and parking charges.
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Air India still working on IT issue in effort to join Star Alliance
Air India expects to join Star Alliance by June 2010, and is in the process of adjusting its computer systems to ensure compatibility with its future network...
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New Indian cargo airline to launch first flight next year
A new Indian cargo airline is set to begin operations early next year, serving destinations in Asia, Africa and Europe.
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Melbourne airport focuses on growth with new terminal wing
Melbourne airport yesterday officially opened the first phase of its international terminal expansion, a new wing connected to the main terminal. This...
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NewsAmerican and TPG offer to invest $1.1 billion in JAL
Oneworld member American Airlines and its partner TPG along with unnamed members of the alliance have offered struggling Japan Airlines (JAL) a $1.1 billion...
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Portable IFE maker digEcor optimistic about 2010
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist digEcor is optimistic about its prospects for 2010 as airlines reengage in talks for handhelds.
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Delta to hold steady on its fleet after 2010 deliveries
After taking delivery of four aircraft during the first half of next year, Delta Air Lines plans to invest in upgrades of its current fleet rather than ordering...
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SA Express rebrand aims to distinguish regional carrier
South African Express has unveiled its rebranded operation at Johannesburg, which includes the adoption of an amended colour scheme and the formal identification...
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GP7200-powered A380 fuel burn 0.7% better than specification: Engine Alliance
Engine Alliance is claiming better-than-predicted fuel burn in service for its GP7200 engine on the Airbus A380, and hopes Airbus will officially recognise...
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Engine Alliance expects GP7200 A380 fleet to overtake Trent 900 within three years
Engine Alliance is confident that the fleet of GP7200-powered A380s will rapidly catch up the aircraft powered by the rival Rolls-Royce Trent 900 and overtake...
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Yangtze River Express to start Xiamen-Osaka cargo service
Chinese cargo carrier Yangtze River Express plans to start a daily cargo service between Xiamen and Osaka this month.
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MAS engineering to form JV with P&W
Malaysia Airlines' (MAS) maintenance and engineering arm MAS Aerospace Engineering plans to establish a maintenance joint-venture with engine-maker Pratt...