News from FlightGlobal – Page 544
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Korean Air cuts Japan flights in favour of China
South Korea largest airline Korean Air is cutting capacity on flights to Japan and will shift its focus to other markets, particularly China.
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Avianca Brasil to leave Star Alliance
Sao Paulo-based Ocean Air Linhas Aereas, which operated as Avianca Brasil, will leave the Star Alliance network of airlines effective 1 September, following several months of bankruptcy proceedings and the withdrawal of its air operations certificate by regulators in Brazil.
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First Qantas A321P2F will be ex-BMI airframe
Qantas is securing its first Airbus A321 for cargo conversion through asset specialist Vallair.
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Cathay names new HK Express chief
Following a senior management shake-up that saw its chief executive and commercial chief step down, Cathay Pacific has also appointed a new head of its low-cost subsidiary HK Express.
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VietJet Air to finally start India service
VietJet Air will finally launch flights to India from 6 December, after previous plans for such services in the third quarter of 2018 fell through.
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Asia-Pacific deliveries hard hit by 737 Max grounding
Airlines in the Asia-Pacific took delivery of 35 of the 91 commercial aircraft delivered during July 2019, with Boeing recording no narrowbody deliveries in the region as the 737 Max grounding continues.
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Tigerair Taiwan to take 15 A320neos
Tigerair Taiwan will introduce A320neos into its fleet, after it placed an order for seven jets, with plans to lease eight more.
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Cathay reiterates support for HK government
Cathay Pacific is investigating rumours of an anonymous letter purportedly written by staff members expressing support for anti-government protests in Hong Kong.
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Aeroflot A350s appear set for US and Asia-Pacific service
Russian flag-carrier Aeroflot has indicated an initial set of routes on which it intends to deploy Airbus A350-900s.
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Cathay chairman cites recent 'pressure' on brand as chief departs
Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific has linked senior-leadership changes to its "commitment to safety and security" and the need to protect the brand.
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NewsCathay chief executive and commercial chief resign
Cathay Pacific chief executive Rupert Hogg has resigned, days after the airline was embroiled in controversy over crew members taking part in anti-government protests.
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NewsAsiana to double New York flights
Asiana Airlines will operate a second daily frequency on its Seoul Incheon-New York JFK route from 24 November.
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Vietnam Airlines to carry Delta code on Tokyo-Hanoi route
Vietnam Airlines and Delta Air Lines plan to upgrade their codesharing relationship, setting the stage for Delta to offer seats on the Vietnamese carrier’s flights.
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PICTURE: Vietnam Airlines takes first 787-10, via Air Lease
Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of its first of eight Boeing 787-10s, acquired through a lease deal with Air Lease.
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Air Astana low-cost unit to add second base
FlyArystan, the budget arm of Kazakhstan's flag carrier, has picked a location for its second domestic base ahead of a planned doubling of its fleet.
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Boeing aims to remain in Qantas 'Project Sunrise' contest
Boeing's delay to development of the long-range 777-8 will not necessarily rule the US airframer out of Qantas's high-profile 'Project Sunrise' initiative to acquire an aircraft capable of operating non-stop services between Sydney and London.
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Air New Zealand and SIA to increase Singapore-Auckland capacity
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines plan to operate 35,000 more seats on the Auckland-Singapore route over the 2020 northern summer scheduling period, using a combination of larger aircraft and more frequencies.
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Air Canada names first new routes to be opened with A220s
Air Canada has disclosed Montreal to Seattle, as well as Toronto to San Jose in California, as the first new routes it will open using its new Airbus A220-300s.
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TAP withdraws from London City
TAP Portugal is ending its services from London City airport to Lisbon and Porto at the end of October.
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Cabo Verde Airlines expands transatlantic network
Cabo Verde Airlines will launch flights in December to Washington DC and Porto Alegre in Brazil.