News from FlightGlobal – Page 21
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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. ...
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NewsAzul files reorganisation plan featuring equity raise and restructured aircraft leases
Latin American carrier Azul has filed a reorganisation plan, through which it will strengthen it finances and restructure its fleet, with the aim of emerging from US Chapter 11 protection. The plan details an equity rights offering intended to raise up to $950 million, including a $650 million backstop, while ...
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NewsRomania’s Animawings aims to build 18-aircraft fleet over the next two years
Romanian operator Animawings is aiming to expand its fleet to 18 aircraft over the next two years, as it introduces a third Airbus A220-300 to operation. The airline has five aircraft, operating two Airbus A320s alongside the A220s. But it states that it intends to take the fleet to 18 ...
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NewsBoeing hands over first of 200 737 Max aircraft to Vietjet
Vietnamese low-cost operator Vietjet has received its first Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, as part of plans to expand its international network.
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NewsKorean Air to use SAF blend on more Japan flights
Korean Air will expand its use of sustainable aviation fuels, operating a SAF blend on more flights to Japan.
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NewsAzerbaijan continues fleet modernisation with further A320neos
Azerbaijan Airlines has introduced a further Airbus A320neo to its fleet, and plans to bring in another during October. The aircraft are part of a broad programme through which the carrier intends to modernise with over 30 new aircraft by 2032. Azerbaijan Airlines says the twinjet is fitted with a ...
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NewsFAA urges airlines to discourage passengers from taking bags during evacuations
Federal Aviation Administration issues safety alert warning that passengers retrieving carry-on items during emergency evacuations significantly impedes procedures and increases injury risk.
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NewsLegacy carriers’ pricing is ‘helping’ European budget operators: Udvar-Hazy
Air Lease chief Steven Udvar-Hazy has contrasted US legacy carriers’ competitive approach to low-cost airlines with the situation in Europe.
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NewsRomania’s HiSky continues reinstating former Tarom links with new US destination
Romanian carrier HiSky is continuing its efforts to restore long-haul connections from Bucharest, with plans to open services to Chicago next year. HiSky says the connection has been absent for 24 years. Romanian flag-carrier Tarom had previously operated the route, before it axed its long-haul network. HiSky re-opened a former ...
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NewsFormer Red Wings chief reportedly planning Volga-Dnepr Group acquisition
Russian outsize freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly the target of a planned acquisition by the former chief of carrier Red Wings and Moscow Zhukovsky airport. According to Russian business newspaper Kommersant, Evgeny Solodilin intends to purchase the company’s three airlines – Volga-Dnepr, AirBridgeCargo and Atran – through the Evraz ...
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NewsMystery surrounds identity of potential new A380 operator amid links to UK businesses
A new Airbus A380 operator could be on the horizon after refurbishment of a previously parked example with links to a UK travel veteran began at Elbe Flugzeugwerlke (EFW) in Dresden.
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NewsIATA highlights failure of states to meet accident-reporting standards
IATA has called for action after calculating that final reports are yet to be published for 43% of commercial aviation accidents and incidents between 2018 and 2023
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NewsAmerican and Alaska frame new $150m SAF fund as a ‘business decision’ aimed at future growth
Oneworld carriers American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are spearheading a new investment fund aimed at scaling production of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), asserting that next-generation jet fuel will provide more-favourable economics for their future operations.
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NewsDelta Air Lines partners with Maeve Aerospace on hybrid-electric regional jet development
Delta Air Lines has agreed to help develop Dutch start-up Maeve Aerospace’s conceptual hybrid-electric regional aircraft, following SkyWest Airlines’ recent investment in the company.
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NewsGulf Air names former Air Baltic head Gauss as new chief executive
Former Air Baltic chief executive Martin Gauss has resurfaced as the newly-appointed head of Gulf Air. He will take over as the Bahrain-based airline’s leader on 4 November, following the departure of current chief Jeffrey Goh. Goh was appointed to lead the Gulf Air holding group at the end of ...
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NewsEmirates opens training centre for 777X and A350 pilots
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has formally opened its new crew training centre, which will offer pilot training on the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350. The centre, located in Dubai, features six full-flight simulator bays. Two A350 simulators have already been installed, and pilot training is underway on these. Four more ...
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NewsGreece’s Aegean expects GTF engine inspection cycle to last another two years
Greek carrier Aegean estimates that the airline will need another 24-28 months to complete the cycle of Pratt & Whitney GTF engine inspections on its Airbus A320neo-family fleet. Chief executive Dimitris Gerogiannis says this will enable all its new aircraft gradually to return to full operational capacity. “[This is] an ...
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NewsQantas, Malaysia Airlines enter into codeshare partnership
Qantas, which does not operate to Kuala Lumpur from Australia, will add its code ito Malaysia Airlines-operated flights to Australia, as well as domestic flights from Kuala Lumpur.
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NewsIndiGo confirms Copenhagen launch as European expansion continues
IndiGo has revealed the launch date for flights to Copenhagen, as the low-cost operator continues to expand its European network.