News from FlightGlobal – Page 44
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NewsSpate of winter runway excursions continues despite Russian regulator's cautions
Russian authorities have alerted carriers to the risks of runway excursion during winter, after three incidents in the first half of January alone brought to six the number of occurrences in the space of three months.
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NewsJet Airways sees exodus of directors amid ongoing legal battles
Two Jet Airways directors have resigned from the grounded carrier, throwing its relaunch plans into further disarray, even as it remains embroiled in legal battles.
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NewsSpirit and JetBlue appeal court ruling blocking acquisition
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are appealing the court ruling earlier this week that denied the airlines’ $3.8 billion tie-up.
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NewsCargojet abandons 777 freighter plans over ‘soft’ market concerns
Canadian carrier Cargojet has opted against entering the Boeing 777 freighter sector, and is dropping its commitment for four converted aircraft. The airline reached deals in October 2021 and February 2022 to purchase and convert four 777-200LRs. It also entered an agreement in February 2022 to purchase and convert four ...
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NewsRyanair and Transavia among growing list of airlines making Tel Aviv return
Ryanair and Transavia France are among carriers to have announced in the past few days that they will resume flights to Tel Aviv on 1 February, as more operators reverse the suspension of operations that followed the outbreak of war between Israel and Hamas.
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NewsSpirit working to steady itself after JetBlue deal is blocked
Following a US judge’s decision to block JetBlue Airways’ acquisition of rival low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, Spirit has told investors that it is moving to shore up its financial position.
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NewsSky Express leases two more ATR 72s from Abelo
Greek carrier Sky Express took delivery of a further ATR 72-600 from lessor Abelo this month, as part of wider moves to boost its new -600 turboprop fleet.
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NewsAirlink ERJ-135 suffers wet-runway excursion on landing in north Mozambique
One of South African regional carrier Airlink’s Embraer ERJ-135s has been involved in a runway excursion in Mozambique.
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NewsQantas expands E190 flights from Darwin, as Hainan Airlines resumes Edinburgh
Qantas will resume direct flights between Singapore and Darwin after an 18-year hiatus, while Asia-Pacific low-cost operators have announced a series of route launches for the new year.
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NewsStruggling Mesa Airlines reworks United deal and continues selling CRJ900s
Financially struggling Mesa Air Group has reached new agreements with partner United Airlines and continues selling off spare aircraft and engines as the company risks being de-listed from the US stock market.
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NewsEthiopian Dash 8-400 suffers apparent gear collapse during Mekele excursion
One of Ethiopian Airlines’ De Havilland Dash 8-400s appeared to have suffered a landing-gear collapse during a runway excursion, following a domestic flight.
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NewsFrontier to bolster Puerto Rican presence with planned crew base in San Juan
Frontier Airlines is planning to open a crew base at Luis Munoz Marin International airport in San Juan, Puerto Rico starting this Northern Hemisphere summer.
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NewsPair of Etihad’s ex-Alitalia A330s sold to end-of-life firm
Two former Etihad Airways Airbus A330-200s, which were operated by Alitalia, have been sold to UK-based end-of-life specialist AerFin.
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NewsIndian seaplane operator Mehair to retrofit Caravans with ZeroAvia engines
Indian seaplane operator Mehair – Maritime Energy Heli Air Services – has provisionally ordered up to 20 engines from hydrogen-electric propulsion specialist ZeroAvia.
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NewsAkasa Air orders 150 737 Max jets
Indian carrier Akasa Air has ordered 150 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, landing Boeing its first major commitment for the type weeks after a door plug blow-out accident.
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NewsVirgin Australia taps regional operator Link Airways in network boost
Virgin Australia has inked a new codeshare partnership with regional operator Link Airways, in a move that will see its regional network significantly grow.
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NewsPassengers of flight 1282 sue Alaska Airlines and Boeing for ‘fear and trauma’
Four passengers who were aboard Alaska Airlines flight 1282 during the rapid depressurisation incident that has grounded 171 Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft have filed a lawsuit against the US carrier and the airframer.
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NewsUS government shutdown could ‘dramatically hinder’ NTSB investigations
US National Transportation Safety Board chair Jennifer Homendy warned lawmakers that a government shutdown could stall investigations such as that into why an Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 Max 9 suffered a rapid in-flight decompression two weeks ago.
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NewsNorwegian firms stake in SAF manufacturer
Low-cost carrier Norwegian has taken a stake in Norsk e-Fuel, firming an agreement under which it would become a shareholder in the firm planning to develop production of sustainable fuel plant in Norway.
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NewsOpposing dual inputs confused Air France 777 pilots during Paris go-around
Air France has sought to prevent dual pilot inputs to flight controls, after a serious incident involving a Boeing 777-300ER during go-around in low-visibility conditions at Paris Charles de Gaulle.