News from FlightGlobal – Page 1300
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WestJet launches aircraft deferral negotiations
Canadian low-fare carrier WestJet has commenced discussions with Boeing and aircraft lessors over adjusting delivery schedules from 2010-2013.
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Jade Cargo hires sales agent for Middle East, India
China cargo carrier Jade Cargo International and France headquartered Air Logistics Group (ALG) have expanded their partnership, with ALG acting as Jade's...
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AirAsia X to increase KL-Melbourne flights
Malaysian long-haul low-cost carrier AirAsia X plans to increase its weekly Kuala Lumpur-Melbourne services to 11 from seven effective 1 December.
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DOT continues to question management of startup Family Airlines
US regulators may dismiss Family Airlines' application to launch domestic operations due to the startup's failure to address DOT concerns about its management...
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Aero-Instruments to offer pitot tubes for Airbus aircraft
Ohio-based Aero-Instruments has received US FAA parts manufacturer approval (PMA) to market retrofit pitot probes for a large variety of Airbus aircraft,...
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Thailand's Koh Samui airport reopens following crash
Bangkok Airways has resumed operations at Koh Samui airport, the scene of yesterday's fatal crash of an ATR 72.
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South Africa's Comair plots 2011 fleet renewal
South African operator Comair intends to acquire a minimum of three to six narrowbody aircraft between 2011 and 2012. Head of fleet planning Avi Bhatt...
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HK MRO posts 1H fall in profit of 27%
Maintenance, repair and overhaul group Hong Kong Aircraft Engineering (HAECO) in this year's first fiscal half posted a 27% fall in net profit to HK$430...
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Cathay makes H1 profit of HK$812m due to fuel hedging
Cathay Pacific Airways posted a HK$812 million net profit for the fiscal first half due to paper profits from its fuel hedging.
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ST Aero's profits in Q2 fall 20%
Singapore Technologies Aerospace (ST Aero) in the second quarter posted a fall in net profit of 20%.
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ExelTech finalises Duval’s ascension to CEO
Canadian maintenance, repair and overhaul provider ExelTech has appointed Sylvan Duval as chief executive officer as part of an overhaul of the company's...
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IATA sees an unusual rise in aircraft removed from storage
A net of 68 aircraft were removed from storage in June of this year even as carriers move to adjust their supply to match demand in a still-weak economy.
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Airbus to assist funding of extended AF447 recorder search
Airbus is to assist with the funding of the deep-sea search effort for the flight recorders from the crashed Air France A330-200. The twinjet was lost...
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EASA to mandate replacing Thales A330/A340 pitot tubes
European safety regulators are to mandate the replacement of Thales pitot tubes on Airbus A330/A340s. The airworthiness directive will require aircraft...
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PICTURES: First Airbus A330-200F shows off nose-gear blister fairing
Airbus has completed structural assembly of the first Airbus A330-200...
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TAP's Brazilian MRO arm secures FAA approval for A330/340s
TAP Maintenance & Engineering Brazil has received certification from the US FAA to perform heavy maintenance on Airbus A330 and A340 aircraft. The...
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Iraqi Airways to use Blue Wings A320s to serve Europe
Iraqi Airways is intending to use aircraft from German carrier Blue Wings to re-open services between Baghdad and Europe, including flights to London.
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NewsAer Lingus defers A350s and A330s to ease long-haul pain
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is to defer delivery of its first two Airbus A350s and three A330s...
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NewsThai confirms A380 delivery delayed until 2012
Thai Airways International confirms that Airbus has agreed to delay the delivery of its six Airbus A380s until 2012. The carrier was due to receive...