News from FlightGlobal – Page 1251
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Jet Republic aims to lure 'working-class millionaires' to business aviation
Fractional start-up Jet Republic is aiming to entice Europe's "working class millionaires" into business aviation,...
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EXCLUSIVE: Interview with Virgin CEOs Cush, Godfrey and Ridgway
In a unique three-way interview, the chiefs of Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Blue and Virgin America talk about life at one of the world's most extrovert brands
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VASO completes testing for presidential Ilyushin Il-96
Russia's VASO has completed manufacturer trials on this Ilyushin Il-96-300 widebody, registration number RA96019, in preparation for delivery later this...
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EasyJet adds three routes from Luton including Milan
EasyJet is to start three new routes from London Luton to Milan, Montpellier and the Spanish island city of Mahon from early July. The extra services...
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ExelTech wins high profile maintenance business from JetBlue
Canadian maintenance provider ExelTech has secured a key airline for its E-Jet heavy maintenance programme after brokering a deal with E-190 launch customer...
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FAA to mandate A320 flap check
The US FAA tomorrow will mandate that operators of A320-family aircraft perform a one-time inspection to determine if improper post-factory maintenance has...
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American 787 deliveries delayed by a year
First deliveries of the Boeing 787 to American Airlines are slipping by one year to 2013, due to programme delays and a machinists strike at the airframer...
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Air France-KLM, Travel Service make CSA stake shortlist
Air France-KLM and the Travel Service-Unimex grouping have been shortlised by the Czech Government for the next stage of the privatisation of national carrier...
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Rovinescu returns to lead Air Canada fightback
Former executive is tasked once again to steer the carrier through unprecedented financial uncertainty
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Picture emerges in German airline jigsaw
Drawn-out German consolidation picture taking shape after Air Berlin-TUIfly tie-up
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VIDEO: ERA chief Ambrose on prospects for Europe’s regionals
European Regions Airline Association chief Ambrose sees carriers needing to adapt as market conditions worsen
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Star Alliance and Oneworld members targeted in EU probe
The European Commission has launched antitrust proceedings again seven airlines, citing "co-operation" on transatlantic routes. The first of two investigations...
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Kelly: Southwest holds firm to no baggage fees
Despite the wave of fees introduced by US carriers in 2008 for the first and second checked bags, Southwest Airlines remains steadfast in its belief of achieving profitability without adopting similar measures.
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Middle East supplement: Pilots keen to fly on the wild side
Pilots keen to fly on the wild side
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LAN to press ahead with $1.37bn fleet investment
Chilean carrier and Oneworld alliance member LAN will maintain the pace of investment into fleet growth and renewal despite the current crisis, maintaining...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
CHINA Official newspaper China Daily says after a dismal 2008 Chinese airlines made a cumulative first quarter profit of 800 million yuan ($116 million)...
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Middle East supplement: Qatar lifestyle
Qatar may be small in terms of area and population, but punches well above its weight in terms of its financial contribution.
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Middle East supplement: Qatar Airways - not slowing down
Qatar Airways is pressing ahead with its ambitious expansion plans despite the growing global economic crisis
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Aer Lingus to take prompt action to tackle crisis
Aer Lingus is carrying out a review of its business and will not wait until it finds a successor to chief executive Dermot Mannion to take action to reverse...
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SkyTeam names Air France exec to lead central team
Male named managing director as increased size prompts SkyTeam Alliance to create dedicated management team