News from FlightGlobal – Page 37
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NewsAir India inks codeshare, interline partnerships with airlines in Europe, Asia, Africa
Air India has signed a raft of partnership agreements with airlines in Europe, Central Asia and Africa, as it looks to expand its global network.
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NewsRussia’s Smartavia changes leadership again
Russian carrier Smartavia has again changed its chief executive, naming Andrei Vinichenko to the post. The airline states that Vinichenko will succeed Sergei Lazarev, who was appointed barely a year ago. Lazarev had been the fourth leader identified by the carrier over the space of some two years. He will ...
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NewsAir India chief outlines potential ‘significant’ cost of Pakistan airspace closure
The closure of Pakistan airspace to Indian airlines could have a “significant” financial impact on Air India, if the reciprocal measures between the two countries stay in place.
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NewsLow-cost airline model ‘works very well’ outside of USA: IATA chief
While some prominent industry voices have written off the low-cost carrier model as fundamentally broken, IATA director general Willie Walsh maintains that discounters are proving the model’s effectiveness – outside of the USA.
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NewsSouthwest’s first transpacific airline partner revealed as China Airlines
Southwest Airlines plans to launch an interline partnership with Taiwanese carrier China Airlines, confirming speculation that it would seek to collaborate with a transpacific operator with a strong presence on the West Coast of the USA.
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NewsITA exploring options for more significant revival of ‘Alitalia’ brand
The ‘Alitalia’ brand might soon be given a more significant revival by successor carrier ITA Airways, with the airline’s new chief suggesting the former name has much stronger recognition, particularly in international markets.
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NewsSpirit Airlines could cancel or postpone Airbus orders due to tariffs on EU products
US discounter Spirit Airlines could cancel some Airbus A320neo-family aircraft orders as a result of the ongoing trade war between the European Union and USA.
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NewsANA sees Embraer E2s replacing larger jets on domestic network
All Nippon Airways (ANA) expects to use its Embraer E190 E2s to replace larger narrowbodies that operate its domestic network, as Japan confronts a shrinking population.
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NewsGol combination still on table despite Azul Chapter 11 filing
The chief executive of Gol parent company Abra Group says a business combination with Brazilian compatriot Azul is still on the agenda, despite the latter carrier recently entering Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the country’s “not healthy” airline market.
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NewsJetBlue chief Geraghty pours cold water on United tie-up talk
JetBlue Airways chief executive Joanna Geraghty slapped down suggestions that her carrier’s new commercial collaboration with United Airlines is the first step toward a full tie-up, maintaining that JetBlue is “absolutely” not interested in another merger attempt.
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NewsIATA cuts global airline profit guidance on geopolitical, economic uncertainty
IATA has cut its 2025 earnings guidance for the global airline sector, citing “significant” economic uncertainty, a fall in consumer confidence and “off-the-chart unacceptable” supply chain challenges.
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NewsLATAM to host 2026’s IATA AGM in Rio de Janeiro
IATA is to hold its next annual general meeting, the 82nd edition of the event, in Rio de Janeiro in 2026.
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News‘Glimmer of light’ on 777X as Boeing improves: Emirates’ Clark
Emirates president Tim Clark is “cautiously optimistic” around bringing the Boeing 777X into service after years of delays, amid “a high degree of determination” at the airframer.
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NewsIndiGo to order 30 more A350s, plans European expansion
IndiGo will be doubling its orders for Airbus A350-900s, as it looks to convert the purchase rights for 30 widebodies into firm orders
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NewsDelta touts new IndiGo partnership over ‘handful of slots’ exchanged by United and JetBlue
Delta Air Lines chief Ed Bastian asserts that the carrier is unfazed by the recently announced partnership between competitors United Airlines and JetBlue Airways that will focus on New York.
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NewsIndiGo, Air France-KLM, Virgin Atlantic and Delta roll out partnership
IndiGo is looking to expand its partnership with Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic – and add Delta Air Lines as a new partner – as it prepares to launch its first long-haul flights to Europe in July.
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NewsUnited and JetBlue launch ‘Blue Sky’ collaboration to cover airport slots and loyalty programmes
After several weeks or rumours that a new airline partnership has been gathering momentum, US carriers United Airlines and JetBlue Airways have revealed plans for a “unique consumer collaboration” that will start this fall.
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NewsAegean progresses with fleet expansion as it slashes first-quarter losses
Greek carrier Aegean is expecting to expand its fleet with six aircraft this year, five of which will be Airbus single-aisle jets. Aegean says, in a first-quarter statement, that it is “committed” to its fleet investment. It is scheduled to receive three A321neos and two A320neos, plus an ATR 72-600. ...
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NewsGulf Air to update fleet with Airbus leases from BOC Aviation
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air is to lease nine Airbus A320neo-family jets through an agreement with Singapore-based lessor BOC Aviation. Gulf Air will take three A321neos and six A320neo under the pact, the lessor has disclosed. All nine of the twinjets will be powered by CFM International Leap-1A engines and ...
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NewsRoyal Jordanian begins Airbus renewal with first A320neo delivery
Royal Jordanian has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, which is being supplied through Irish-based lessor Avolon. Powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engines, it was flown from Toulouse to Amman on 28 May. The flag-carrier disclosed in 2022 that it had chosen the re-engined model to replace its ...