News from FlightGlobal – Page 23
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NewsSouth Korea’s T’way Air to rebrand as Trinity Airways under new owners
Low-cost operator T’way Air will be rebranded as Trinity Airways as part of a wider revamp of its corporate identity under new owners Sono Hospitality Group.
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NewsAirAsia Philippines reopens Cebu hub
AirAsia Philippines has reopened its second operating hub in Cebu, launching direct flights to five domestic and international points from November.
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NewsVirgin Australia’s first E190-E2 arrives in Perth
Virgin Australia’s first Embraer 190-E2 has landed at Perth, days after its delivery to the Australian operator.
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NewsATSG names former Sun Country COO Mays as president
Air Transport Services Group has named airline executive Greg Mays as its new president, tasking him with expanding the lessor’s Airbus freighter platforms.
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NewsAvelo Airlines secures largest investment since pre-launch fundraising round
Low-cost carrier secures undisclosed amount in Series C funding while claiming profitability in four of past five months.
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NewsUnited Nigeria to expand with up to 10 ex-Southwest 737-800s
United Nigeria Airlines is to acquire up to 10 Boeing 737-800s formerly operated by US low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines. It has agreed to take six initial aircraft under a purchase brokered in partnership with SkyWorks Holdings. United Nigeria’s operations have previously focused on Embraer ERJ regional jets. But executive chair ...
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NewsDOT revokes certificates of four long-defunct US airlines absorbed by competitors
The US government recently revoked the interstate certificate authorities of four carriers – AirTran Airways, Continental Airlines, US Airways and Virgin America – that have long since been acquired by other major US airlines and ceased flying passengers.
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NewsQatar Airways to introduce high-density A321neos ahead of new fleet deliveries
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has confirmed that it has acquired three Airbus A321neo twinjets which feature an all-economy configuration. The Doha-based airline says the introduction of the twinjets is a response to “growing demand for economy-class travel on selected routes”. Qatar Airways has 50 A321neos on order, deliveries of ...
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NewsAir Cote d’Ivoire A330-900 arrival marks African carrier’s first widebody delivery
African carrier Air Cote d’Ivoire has taken delivery of its first widebody aircraft, with the arrival of its initial Airbus A330-900, one of a pair on order. The airline signed for the two Rolls-Royce Trent 7000-powered twinjets in September 2022. Air Cote d’Ivoire’s aircraft is configured in a four-class layout, ...
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NewsQantas slashes executive pay by 15% after data breach
Qantas has slashed short-term bonuses for its senior leadership, following a cyber breach in late-June which exposed millions of customers’ personal data.
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NewsUnited explicitly targets Spirit’s customers as ULCC withdraws from some US markets
The Chicago-based carrier seeks to fill network voids left by struggling Spirit Airlines, which is working through its second Chapter 11 process in less than a year.
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NewsJetBlue raises Q3 outlook on strong demand and lower fuel costs
The New York carrier cites robust last-minute bookings and improved August operations in revised financial guidance for the July-September period.
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NewsAlaska Airlines sets date for seasonal Seattle-Reykjavik service with 737 Max 8s
The US carrier plans to operate summer service to Iceland starting May 2026 while expanding its codeshare agreement with Icelandair for European connections.
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NewsJet2 trims winter capacity as booking profile reflects consumer uncertainty
UK leisure carrier Jet2 is exercising caution over its winter schedule, trimming its capacity for the season in response to consumer uncertainty. The airline states that a closer-to-departure booking trend has “become more pronounced” since its trading update in early July. While the airline still expects to turn in a ...
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NewsEmbraer E2 jets secure South African approval ahead of Airlink deliveries
South African regulators have validated the type certificate of Embraer’s 190-E2 and 195-E2, following a fleet-modernisation agreement from regional carrier Airlink. Airlink has finalised the lease of 10 E195-E2s, says the Brazilian airframer, and initial deliveries are scheduled for later this year. The carrier is sourcing the aircraft through US ...
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NewsRussian carrier Aurora agrees to lease three Il-114-300s
East Russian carrier Aurora Airlines has reached a preliminary agreement for the lease of three Ilyushin Il-114-300 turboprops. The airline signed the letter of intent at the Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok. It will source the aircraft through state lessor GTLK, with deliveries scheduled from 2027. “Implementation of the project ...
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NewsChina Southern aims to sell 787-8 fleet through online auction
China Southern Airlines has revived efforts to sell its Boeing 787-8 fleet, with plans to offer the 10 aircraft through an online auction. The airline had previously attempted to sell the fleet but temporarily suspended the process earlier this year. Along with the 787-8s the sale package includes a pair ...
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NewsSpirit Airlines to cut 11 cities from network amid bankruptcy restructuring
Struggling discount carrier Spirit Airlines will discontinue service to 11 mid-sized US markets, including several on the West Coast, following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.
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NewsEngine issues and lease terminations among forces driving Spirit’s latest bankruptcy filing
The Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier blames engine recalls and unexpected lease cancellations for its second Chapter 11 filing in less than a year.
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NewsWestJet orders 67 Boeing jets including Max 10s and 787s
Calgary-based discount airline secures significant fleet expansion with options for 29 additional aircraft, doubling its Dreamliner fleet while maintaining all-Boeing status.