News from FlightGlobal – Page 1276
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European flight time limitations: pilots cheer, airlines howl
There have been simultaneous expressions of jubilation from pilot associations and of horror from airline management on the publication of new recommendations...
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Irish Government rejects Ryanair bid for Aer Lingus shares
Ireland's Government has rejected budget carrier Ryanair's takeover offer for Aer Lingus, arguing that the €1.40-per-share bid undervalues the flag-carrier. The...
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United, Aer Lingus to tie up on Washington-Madrid route
Star Alliance carrier United Airlines is to extend its transatlantic partnership with Ireland's Aer Lingus through a new Washington Dulles-Madrid route. It...
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American to deploy 757s on transatlantic flights
Oneworld member American Airlines intends to upgrade 18 domestic Boeing 757-200s and transfer them to transatlantic service, mirroring a strategy in play...
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Air France 777F delivery schedule unaffected by cargo misery
Boeing 777 freighter launch customer Air France is sticking to delivery timelines for the five it has on order, despite the downturn in the cargo market. US...
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Cimber Sterling joins the fray at Copenhagen
Cimber joins Copenhagen fray Denmark's Cimber Group is to relaunch the former Sterling Airlines operation under a new brand, Cimber...
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Vueling/Clickair plan rapid merger implementation
Barcelona carriers Clickair and Vueling plan rapid integration after EC approves merger
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Taiwan's AIDC to make parts for MRJ
Japan's Mitsubishi Aircraft has confirmed that Taiwan's Aerospace Industrial Development Corporation (AIDC) will design and manufacture parts for its Mitsubishi...
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Left engine on ditched US Airways A320 recovered
US investigators today said the lost left engine on the US Airways A320 that ditched into the Hudson River in New York City on 15 January has been located...
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Anti-trust immunity rejection would not end Oneworld: Arpey
American Airlines chief Gerard Arpey remains confident the US major and fellow Oneworld members will achieve regulatory approval for their anti-trust immunity...
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Airlines and lessors face decreasing pool of capital
Airlines and lessors will have to battle for an ever-decreasing pool of capital in 2009, as the global economic downturn further weakens financiers
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Global demand for premium travel plummets
First and business class travel demand is on the decline as corporations tighten their belts
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Uruguay's Pluna returns to profitability
Uruguay's transformed flag carrier has turned the corner and expects a profitable 2009
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Teal Group pours doubt on CSeries' prospects
US aerospace consultancy the Teal Group remains sceptical about prospects for Bombardier's CSeries jetliner, despite publicized assurances from Lufthansa...
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Falling traffic force Mexican airports to mothball new terminals
Two major new terminals are being mothballed and a third terminal is being closed in Mexico as the country's airport operators struggle to cope with a steep...
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Hopes fade for FAA funding deal
Chances appear slim of a new long-term funding deal for the US FAA being approved before current deal expires
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DFW enriches incentive plan
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport is offering a new incentive programme to lure...
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United latest to sign for Aircell's internet solution
Several years after withdrawing from the now-defunct Connexion by Boeing's satellite-based internet project, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United...
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AirAsia faces controversy over plans for own airport
Ex-prime minister leads complaints over AirAsia and Sime Darby's plans to build new budget facility in Kuala Lumpur