News from FlightGlobal – Page 130
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NewsSIA Group says yields under pressure as it reports profitable end to 2023
Singapore Airlines Group saw a “strong” performance in its fiscal third quarter but notes that passenger yields are being pressured by the return of capacity around the world.
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NewsAirbus commercial chief cautions against C919 complacency
Airbus commercial aircraft chief executive Christian Scherer is keeping a watchful eye on the Comac C919 as airline operations with the Chinese narrowbody gather pace.
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NewsAviation leaders flag clear skies ahead
Aviation leaders representing airlines, aircraft leasing, and engine manufacturing each signalled significant and rapid new growth in air travel during an opening day panel at the Singapore air show.
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NewsRoyal Brunei orders four more Dreamliners
Royal Brunei Airlines has ordered four more Boeing 787-9s as part of a widebody fleet renewal.
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NewsThai Airways places firm order for 45 787s and secures options for 777X switch
Thai Airways International has revealed a firm order for 45 Boeing 787-family aircraft, plus 35 options.
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NewsHrdlicka to step down from Virgin Australia ahead of IPO
Virgin Australia chief executive Jayne Hrdlicka has announced her departure after almost four years running Australia’s second largest airline. Hrdlicka, also a former chief executive of Qantas low-cost unit Jetstar, was appointed to lead Virgin in 2020 after it emerged from financial administration and was acquired by Bain Capital. ...
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NewsAirbus focuses on securing A220 ramp-up in face of supply chain troubles
Airbus sees no need for a fundamental reshaping of the industrial set up supporting its A220 programme to cope with the ongoing issues experienced by wing supplier Spirit AeroSystems.
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NewsComac secures orders for C919 and ARJ21 from Tibet Airlines
Comac has marked its return to the Singapore air show after a four-year break by securing fresh orders for its C919 and ARJ21 aircraft from Tibet Airlines.
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NewsSwiss CFO Markus Binkert to leave company in May
Swiss International Air Lines’ chief financial officer Markus Binkert will leave the company at the end of May.
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NewsCanadian ultra-low-cost carriers Lynx and Flair to combine: reports
Canadian media have reported that two of the country’s ultra-low-cost carriers – Lynx and Flair Airlines – are on the cusp of announcing a merger.
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NewsHawaiian’s shareholders accept Alaska’s $1.9bn takeover bid
Hawaiian Holdings’ shareholders have voted to accept the $1.9 billion acquisition offer from Alaska Air Group.
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NewsAirAsia looks to boost connectivity between Singapore, India
AirAsia is looking to boost connectivity between Singapore and India, with passengers transiting at its hubs in Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok.
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NewsSingapore to impose SAF levy for departing flights
Singapore will impose a sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) levy for flights departing the city state from 2026, as the country seeks to bolster its SAF ecosystem.
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NewsAAPA chief upbeat on traffic recovery but wary of supply chain impact
Continued supply chain issues affecting the delivery of new aircraft and maintenance upkeep times for the existing fleet is one of the biggest potential risks to expected growth this year among Asia-Pacific airlines.
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NewsJetBlue expands board to accommodate two Icahn designees
US budget carrier JetBlue Airways is to expand its board and appoint two directors nominated by entrepreneur Carl Icahn, following his acquisition of a near-10% share in the airline.
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NewsAeroflot Group settles claims on another batch of leased aircraft
Aeroflot Group has reached financial settlements with lessors covering another seven aircraft.
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NewsAir Canada turned profitable in 2023 on international travel growth
Canada’s flag carrier is optimistic about international travel in 2024 amid stagnant growth of its domestic-Canadian operation
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NewsHawaiian takes delivery of first of 12 Boeing 787s
The airline’s first 787-9 arrived in Honolulu on 14 February after a delivery flight from Boeing’s 787 production facility in Charleston, South Carolina.
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NewsPorter plans trio of new E195-E2 crew bases across Canada
Canada’s Porter Airlines is launching a trio of crew bases staffed with a total of 350 employees to support its growing Embraer 195-E2 operations.
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NewsJet2 lifts profit guidance after strong winter bookings
UK leisure carrier Jet2 has raised its profit guidance for its financial year ending 31 March, after better-than-expected demand and yield trends over the winter.