News from FlightGlobal – Page 1317
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Three airports in Thailand re-open
Thai Airways International's services to three airports in the southern Thailand have returned to normal. Hat Yai, Krabi and Phuket airports in southern...
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New Alitalia will have 150-aircraft fleet
Plans to revamp Italian national carrier Alitalia will reportedly see the airline predominantly focus on short- and medium-haul routes and operate with a...
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Lufthansa takes the European consolidation stage by storm
Lufthansa made sure its presence on the European consolidation scene was strongly felt this week with the news that it...
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NewsDoor still open to Aeromexico-Mexicana merger
Mexico's federal competition commission (CFC) is leaving the door open to a possible merger of the country's two largest airlines, even though it blocked...
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Court permits Kuwait Airways to seize Iraq-bound CRJ900s
Kuwait Airways is carrying out its threat to force the Iraqi Government to pay reparations over war damage by seizing interests in Bombardier regional jets...
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NewsZoom ceases flying after re-financing effort fails
Transatlantic operator Zoom Airlines has suspended operations with immediate effect, after failing to secure a re-financing package. "All flights have...
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NewsOxygen cylinder at centre of Qantas 747 blast investigation
The Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) has issued its preliminary factual report into an incident on 25 July in which the fuselage of a Qantas Boeing 747-400 was ruptured by an oxygen cylinder on-board that exploded.
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NewsQantas to offer A380 demonstration to Hollywood stars
Qantas Airways is planning to operate an Airbus A380 demonstration flight in Los Angeles for Hollywood celebrities and government officials after its inaugural...
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Delivery of second Emirates A380 slips
Delivery of the second Emirates Airbus A380 has been delayed at least several weeks due to supplier issues with interior outfitting, pushing back the introduction...
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Tighter CAA oversight follows undetected failings at Emerald
UK regulators have tightened their processes for detecting safety-related problems with operators, after an overrun incident involving a freight carrier...
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Delivery of second Emirates A380 slips
Delivery of the second Emirates Airbus A380 has been delayed at least several weeks due to supplier issues with interior outfitting, delaying introduction...
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American eyes overseas connectivity
Oneworld member American Airlines expects to equip its international fleet with satellite-based in-flight connectivity if the carrier's trial of Aircell's...
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NewsVirgin Blue inks engine maintenance deal with GE
Virgin Blue inked a maintenance and overhaul agreement with GE for the Australian carrier's CFM International CFM56-7B engines. The six-year agreement...
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Aviall to distribute JT9D engine parts under broad pact
US aerospace parts provider and aftermarket firm Aviall Services has entered into an agreement with Pratt & Whitney to distribute JT9D engine spare parts...
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Business Briefings
CYCLONE IN A SPIN OVER F-15 CONTRACT SUPPLIERS Elbit Systems subsidiary Cyclone Aviation Products has won a $31 million contract...
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Southwest has no plans to meet FAA fine deadline
Dallas-based low cost carrier Southwest Airlines has informed the US FAA it does not intend to pay a $10.2 million fine--due by 29 August--levied by the...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
EMBRAER The Brazilian airframer signed a long-term service contract with Aeromexico Connect to support its fleet of ERJ-145 and 190 jets. The deal makes...
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Avcon expands into Bahrain
Austrian charter operator Avcon Jet is opening a branch in Manama, Bahrain, where it will base this newly acquired Bombardier Challenger 300. Avcon has also...