News from FlightGlobal – Page 1165
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Changi Airport resumes efforts to have third ground handler
Changi Airport Group (CAG) is issuing a tender for a third ground handler to operate at Singapore's Changi Airport, a move that comes eight months after...
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Maintenance monolith moves in on Malpensa
Lufthansa Technik has moved into Milan with plans to expand as Alitalia scales down its presence at Malpensa airport
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Big questions hang over Global Aeronautica
Boeing's struggle with its 787 has hit the airframer's Global Aeronautica joint venture with Alenia Aeronautica
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Safety pays off for TDG
Helping operators meet special rules and airworthiness directives is good business
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Gol joins sustainable fuels group
Brazilian carrier Gol has joined a group of airlines and technology providers to accelerate the development of new and sustainable aviation fuels for commercial...
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e.Digital cites its first US customer
Portable in-flight entertainment (IFE) specialist e.Digital says it has received orders from three airlines for its new eVU system during its fiscal 2010...
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Dubai 09: Libyan selects CFM56 and plans to exercise five A320 options
Libyan Airlines is planning to exercise options for five additional Airbus A320s and acquire up to five more Bombardier CRJ900s. The carrier yesterday...
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Boeing says wing fix is now complete on two more 787s
Boeing today said it has completed installing reinforcements within the side-of-body section on two more 787s to meet the year-end deadline for first flight...
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Dubai 09: Air Arabia accelerates A320 deliveries
Air Arabia has accelerated six Airbus A320 deliveries from its 2007 order as the Middle East budget carrier prepares to launch in March a new operation in...
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IATA finalises pact to with several states to lift bilateral restrictions
IATA today debuted what it deems as a landmark agreement among seven states and the European Commission (EC) pledging to ease restrictions in bilateral aviation...
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Dubai 09: Ethiopian reaffirms 787, outlines plans for A350s
Ethiopian Airlines chief executive Girma Wake has reaffirmed his airline's commitment to the Boeing 787 and outlined the carrier's plans for its newly purchased...
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A330 cleared for ETOPS flights beyond 180min
European safety authorities have cleared the Airbus A330 for beyond-180min extended twin-engined operations (ETOPS), enabling the aircraft to fly with a...
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Dubai 09: Aircraft Conversions eyes higher rates for Fokker 50 modifications
Fokker conversion specialist Aircraft Conversions (stand W471) is putting the disappointment of its absent demonstrator behind it as it looks to capitalise...
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ExpressJet wins United Express contract
United Airlines has selected Houston-based regional ExpressJet Airlines to operate 22 Embraer ERJ-145 aircraft under the United Express brand starting in...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Emirates Airline In week of the air show there, Dubai's flag carrier continues to defy the gloom that has descended on the city's previously rampant property...
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Dubai 09: Etihad makes broad $750 million investment
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways announced a major $750 million investment package as the carrier celebrates its sixth anniversary. The major investment...
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Dubai 09: UAE-Aermacchi negotiations over M-346 ongoing
Negotiations are ongoing between the United Arab Emirates government and Alenia Aermacchi over a contract for 48 M-346 advanced jet trainers, with industry...
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Dubai 09: Yemenia signs MoU for 10 A320s
Yemenia has signed a memorandum of understanding with Airbus for 10 A320s. The deal, which calls for deliveries to begin in late 2011, is worth $700...
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Dubai 09: Bombardier close to securing Middle East launch customer for CSeries
Bombardier plans to meet more than a dozen potential new airline customers here this week as it receives strong interest in its new CSeries jet from all...
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Dubai 09: Canada's Skyplan makes its move on Dubai market
One year after opening in Sharjah, Canadian flight-planning company Skyplan (stand C334) is boosting its presence in the UAE by establishing a base in the...