News from FlightGlobal – Page 20
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NewsCommuteAir ERJ regional jet stopped by runway arrestor system after ‘long landing’: FAA
A CommuteAir-operated regional jet overran the runway at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional airport on 24 September and was stopped by a runway arrestor system, the latest example of those systems preventing more-severe accidents.
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NewsAir Europa timeline for 737 Max deliveries shifts
Spanish carrier Air Europa is aiming to build a fleet of 20 Boeing 737 Max jets by mid-2028, having taken its initial two from lessor AerCap. The airline had originally ordered 20 737 Max 8s directly from Boeing in 2016. AerCap disclosed, six years later, an agreement with Air Europa ...
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NewsBreeze Airways secures FAA approval for international flights to Mexico and Caribbean
Breeze Airways has secured permission from the US Federal Aviation Administration to operate internationally and is targeting new leisure markets in Mexico, Puerto Rico and Jamaica.
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NewsAsia-Pacific’s first A321XLR begins commercial service
Qantas’ first pair of Airbus A321XLRs have entered commercial service, marking a significant milestone in the Australian carrier’s fleet renewal plans.
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NewsAir Canada reveals C$430 million revenue loss due to cabin crew strike
Air Canada has warned that its third-quarter results took a heavy blow from the flight attendants strike that cancelled thousands of flights in mid-August
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NewsPakistan International prepares to restore UK operations
Pakistan International Airlines is planning to resume UK operations around October, after claiming formal authorisation from the UK regulator. The carrier says it has been granted third-country operator approval. It has been unable to serve the UK directly, having been subject to a ban since mid-2020. But it says it ...
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NewsRussia’s Nordwind settles insurance claim over five leased AerCap aircraft
Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines has settled a claim over five aircraft in its fleet which had been leased from Irish-based AerCap. AerCap says it has received “full settlement” proceeds of around €91 million ($107 million) from Russian insurance firm NSK. “We have released our claims against NSK, Nordwind and its ...
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NewsAir France-KLM rolls out transatlantic codeshare pact with SAS
Air France will extend its partnership with Scandinavian carrier SAS, adding its code to the latter’s transatlantic flights.
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NewsUnited feeder CommuteAir pondering an independent operation
United Express operator CommuteAir is exploring launching an independent branded service to serve small US cities, as regional airlines see growing opportunities beyond capacity purchase agreements with major carriers.
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NewsLion Group expands operations in Singapore following terminal switch
Indonesia-headquartered Lion Group will be relocating its operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, as it ramps up capacity from December.
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NewsRussian government formally approves rules for foreign wet-leasing
Russia’s government has formally approved rules allowing the wet-lease of aircraft from foreign operators, extending the earlier legislative change which permitted domestic wet-leasing.
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NewsAir New Zealand leadership sees another shake-up
Air New Zealand has disclosed changes to its senior leadership team, in the latest shake-up in recent months.
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NewsSingapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have entered into a codeshare agreement covering flights between Singapore and Vietnam.
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NewsSpirit Airlines to furlough 1,800 flight attendants amid drastic capacity cuts
US low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines plans to furlough some 1,800 flight attendants as it makes drastic capacity cuts in a bid to financially stabilise itself.
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NewsBoeing lands deal to deliver up to 22 787s to Uzbekistan Airways
Boeing’s run of landing major widebody deals continues as the US airframer has secured a pact with Uzbekistan Airways to deliver up to 22 787-9 jets.
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NewsIsrael’s El Al names finance and technology figure as new chief executive
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has named Levy Halevy as its next chief executive, succeeding Dina Ben Tal Ganancia. The airline has also disclosed that its chief financial officer, Yacov Shahar, is stepping down. Halevy is a former chief of Israel Credit Cards. He also previously served in a number of ...
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NewsAscend Airways struggles with CFM Leap engine reliability on 737 Max fleet
UK wet-lease operator Ascend Airways is experiencing significant difficulties with CFM International Leap engine reliability on its Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet, particularly when operating in harsh Middle Eastern and Indian environments.
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NewsFrench inquiry opens after serious A320 conflict during landing at Nice
French investigators are opening a probe into a serious conflict incident at Nice airport involving a pair of Airbus A320s. The incident occurred in darkness at around 23:30 on 21 September, as a Nouvelair A320 conducted an approach to runway 04R. Its crew appears to have executed a go-around after ...
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NewsClimate bodies call CORSIA a ‘distraction’ and argue for ETS extension
Two high-profile NGOs have argued that the European Union should press ahead with expansion of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover more flights, rather than relying on ICAO’s “flawed” CORSIA scheme
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NewsVietnam Airlines seeks A350s or 787s for widebody fleet expansion
Vietnam Airlines is looking to expand its fleet with up to 30 widebody aircraft, and is seeking offers from interested parties. The Asian flag-carrier states that it is looking for Airbus A350-900s or Boeing 787-9s to fulfil the requirement. Vietnam Airlines has issued the invitation through its official procurement portal. ...