News from FlightGlobal – Page 52
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NewsLufthansa proposes WestJet chief to supervisory board as ex-Airbus head Enders resigns
Former Airbus chief Tom Enders is to step down from his post on the Lufthansa Group supervisory board after five years. Enders will resign from the board “at his own request”, once the annual general meeting takes place on 6 May, states the German airline company. He joined the board ...
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NewsVirgin Australia names commercial chief as new CEO
Virgin Australia has promoted its chief commercial officer Dave Emerson as its new leader, succeeding outgoing CEO Jayne Hrdlicka.
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NewsUS aviation groups urge Congress to overhaul air traffic control funding
US airline and labour groups are urging lawmakers to accelerate a restructuring of the nation’s air traffic control (ATC) organisation, seeking to influence fast-moving changes now sweeping US government agencies.
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NewsSky Alps grounds several aircraft after maintenance certification concerns emerge
Italian regional carrier Sky Alps has temporarily grounded seven aircraft as a precaution following concerns over maintenance certification which emerged during an audit. Sky Alps is based in Bolzano, in northern Italy, and has around 14 De Havilland Dash 8-400s. Inspectors from Italian civil aviation regulator ENAC conducted the audit ...
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NewsEconomic challenges dampen full China traffic recovery in 2025: Alton report
A new report from Alton Aviation Consultancy suggests that China’s airline sector is facing longer recovery than expected, due to “domestic economic challenges” like weak consumer demand.
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NewsSpirit Airlines compensated $150m for ongoing Pratt & Whitney engine issues
The Florida-based low-cost carrier expects further payments as geared turbofan engine removals will continue through “at least” 2026.
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NewsAllegiant chief operating officer Keny Wilper steps down
Allegiant Air’s chief operating officer Keny Wilper has stepped down and will be replaced on an interim basis by longtime company executive Tyler Hollingsworth.
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NewsNorwegian aims to save costs by purchasing 10 737-800s on lease
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian has agreed to purchase 10 of its leased Boeing 737-800 jets. Norwegian expects to achieve a non-recurring gain of some NKr570 million ($51 million) from the transaction, which it will fund through a mix of cash and long-term financing. It says this reflects the pricing it ...
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NewsFleet-transition costs push Croatia Airlines into full-year loss
Croatia Airlines is attributing a loss-making performance for the full year to the costs of transitioning to its new Airbus A220 fleet, as well as external pressures over which is has little control. It points out that the first two A220s had been due for delivery before the summer 2024 ...
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NewsEmirates opens new mainland China destination as part of Asian network expansion
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is broadening its Asian network with three new routes including the Chinese city of Shenzhen. The carrier has disclosed that it also plans to operate to Da Nang in Vietnam and the Cambodian city of Siem Reap, connecting via Bangkok. It will start flying to Shenzhen ...
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NewsAvion Express to expand presence with Philippines wet-lease operation
Wet-lease specialist Avia Solutions Group is aiming to establish another regional division of carrier Avion Express, which will be located in the Philippines. It is setting up the operator to meet seasonal aircraft capacity requirements of carriers in the Asia-Pacific state. While the Philippines is experiencing strong post-pandemic recovery, says ...
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NewsAirAsia, AirAsia X see ancillary revenue boost as fares ease in profitable Q4
AirAsia Group and its associate AirAsia X saw their fourth-quarter earnings boosted by an uptick in ancillary revenue, even as fares declined with the return of capacity into market.
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NewsDOT tentatively approves SkyWest Charter but labour groups urge reconsideration
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved a plan by US regional airline SkyWest to begin operating charter flights under a new subsidiary, coming down against powerful labour groups that have sought to squash the plan.
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NewsIAG caps highly profitable 2024 with consensus-beating quarter
European airline group IAG rounded off 2024 with another profitable quarter, as the British Airways and Iberia owner continues to see positive returns from all of its business units.
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NewsWet-lease specialist Avion Express’s new Brazilian carrier secures AOC
Newly-established wet-lease carrier Avion Express Brasil has secured its air operator’s certificate from the Brazilian regulator ANAC. The clearance means Avion Express Brasil is poised to commence operations in the first quarter of this year. It aims to have a fleet of 10 Airbus A320s by the end of 2025. ...
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NewsAsiana to complete sale of cargo unit to Air Incheon by June
Asiana Airlines expects to complete the transfer of its cargo unit to compatriot Air Incheon by 10 June, with aircraft and employees to be transferred to the latter operator.
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NewsUS Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy pledges to boost air traffic control hiring
The US government plans to hire more air traffic controllers in a bid to address long-term Federal Aviation Administration staffing shortages and boost public confidence in the safety of flying commercially.
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NewsAzul-Gol combination would create Brazilian airline able to ‘compete globally’
Azul’s leadership team is “really confident” that its proposed business combination with Brazilian competitor Gol will deliver future growth.
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NewsSouth African ministry ignites controversy as SAA interim leader named group chief
South Africa’s government has appointed John Lamola as the group chief executive of South African Airways, cementing a position he has held on an interim basis for close to three years. But the decision is proving controversial, after the country’s second-largest political party claimed that the airline’s board preferred Kenya ...
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NewsATR 72 flew level over Guernsey airport at 70ft after crew breached approach ban
Confusion between the pilots of an ATR 72-500 over a go-around led the aircraft to fly at low level over the Guernsey airport in fog, after its crew breached an approach ban. The Lithuanian-registered Jump Air aircraft – operating for Guernsey’s Aurigny – had been attempting to land on runway ...