News from FlightGlobal – Page 179
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NewsGaruda indicates support of Pelita merger discussions
Garuda Indonesia says that discussions for a merger with Pelita Air Service are under way, but that the prospects for any merged entity will need to be assessed.
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NewsAir NZ orders two ATR 72-600s and two A321neos
Air New Zealand has ordered two ATR 72-600s and two Airbus A321neos which will enter the carrier’s fleet from late 2024.
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News‘Remarkable turnaround’: Qantas swings to record annual profit after three years of losses
Australia’s Qantas Group swung back to its first full-year profit since 2019, on the back of “significantly higher” revenues from strong travel demand.
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NewsDramatic travel upswing propels Air NZ to pre-tax profit
Air New Zealand swung to a pre-tax profit of NZ$585 million ($349 million) during its 2023 financial year from a pre-tax loss of NZ$725 million a year earlier.
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NewsQantas to retire A380s from 2032, as airline orders more 787s and A350s
Australia’s Qantas will start retiring its fleet of Airbus A380s from around 2032, with the superjumbo to be replaced by new A350-1000s.
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NewsNorthern Pacific Airways halts ticket sales on its only route from September
US start-up carrier Northern Pacific Airways has stopped selling tickets on its only route after the end of this month, leading to questions about the young carrier’s future.
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NewsUS start-up carrier Red Way to cease operations two months after launch
Start-up carrier Red Way is ceasing operations roughly two months after launching out of Lincoln, Nebraska, ending an experiment that involved a unique low-cost business model.
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NewsCanada Jetlines plans to add two winter routes to nascent network
North American ultra-low-cost carrier Canada Jetlines plans to add two new warm-weather destinations to its early-stage network – Orlando and Montego Bay, Jamaica.
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NewsFAA hands out $121m to improve airport infrastructure
The Federal Aviation Administration is handing out $121 million to improve infrastructure at several US airports.
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NewsRepeated Ukrainian attacks disrupt Moscow air travel
Multiple days of air strikes launched against Moscow by Ukrainian UAVs have caused repeated air travel disruptions at the Russian capital’s four major international airports.
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NewsEmirates A380 crew heard ‘abnormal noise’ on approach before slat damage found
French investigators have yet to ascertain the cause of damage to an Airbus A380’s slat assembly, discovered after the aircraft arrived at Nice. The A380, operated by Emirates, had been conducting an approach to Nice’s runway 04L following a service from Dubai on 18 August. Investigation authority BEA states that ...
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NewsJapanese carriers, Qantas announce network growth plans
Amid the Asia-Pacific’s continued recovery, Japan’s two largest airlines and Qantas are adding to their international networks, with All Nippon Airways deploying its third A380 for the first time.
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NewsRestored Monarch could be flying by next year but questions remain over revival plan
An unlikely bid to revive the Monarch Airlines brand could see a new iteration of the carrier operational by the middle of 2024 using a small fleet of Airbus A320-family jets under plans disclosed by the company’s newly-appointed chair.
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NewsRyanair resurrects Copenhagen base plan years after abortive debut
Budget carrier Ryanair is to resurrect its base at Copenhagen airport, several years after an abortive attempt to establish a presence at the Danish capital. Ryanair is to station two aircraft at Copenhagen from December this year, and offer 24 routes from the city for the winter season – including ...
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NewsANA to deploy high-density 787-10s on domestic flights, replacing 777s
For the first time All Nippon Airways will operate Boeing 787-10s on its domestic network, with the type progressively replacing 777s that will be phased out.
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NewsNewly-licensed German start-up USC prepares to commence A340 services
German start-up airline Universal Sky Carrier is preparing for the imminent launch of services, having obtained its air operator’s certificate from the country’s regulator. Civil aviation authority LBA issued the air operator’s certificate and operating licence to USC on 14 August, the company’s managing director, Klaus Dieter Martin, tells FlightGlobal. ...
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NewsClaims of global pilot shortage misleading, UK pilot union warns trainees
UK cockpit crew representatives are urging potential student pilots to exercise caution before committing to flight training, insisting that suggestions of a global pilot shortage are misleading. The UK pilot union BALPA acknowledges that there is an “acute” shortage in the USA, as well as a shortfall of “experienced” pilots ...
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NewsVietnam PM calls on ministries to support Bamboo Airways
Vietnam prime minister Pham Minh Chinh has reportedly called on government ministries to provide support for Bamboo Airways.
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NewsAlaska Airlines jet damaged upon landing in Santa Ana during storm
An Alaska Airlines jet was heavily damaged upon landing in Santa Ana, California during a tropical storm.
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NewsAmerican Airlines pilots accept new deal that will boost pay up to 46%
American Airlines’ pilots have voted to accept a new contract proposal that promises pay raises of up to 46%, according to the Allied Pilots Association (APA).