News from FlightGlobal – Page 546
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Airbus books 30 long-haul jets but erases Republic A220s
US operator Republic Airways Holdings appears to have cancelled the order for 40 Airbus A220-300s long-held by the company.
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Ryanair faces new strike threat as Spanish pilots sound warning
Spanish union SEPLA is considering industrial action against Irish low-cost operator Ryanair in response to the possible dismissal of 100 pilots.
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American Airlines to begin Africa service in 2020
American Airlines will begin a nonstop seasonal service to Moroccan city Casablanca on 4 June 2020, marking the US major's first entry into the African market.
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PICTURES: Lithuania completes Air Baltic A220 treble
Air Baltic has completed a triple commemorative painting of Airbus A220 twinjets with an airframe carrying the colours of the Lithuanian flag.
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Ural to bring in two A321neos this year
Russian carrier Ural Airlines is intending to introduce its first Airbus A321neos this year, following its acquisition of its initial A320neo.
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Air Arabia edging towards aircraft order
Middle Eastern budget carrier Air Arabia has signalled an impending new aircraft order which could be unveiled within the next five months.
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Qantas to fly 787s to Santiago as it withdraws 747s
Qantas has confirmed that it will switch from using Boeing 747-400s to 787-9s on its Sydney-Santiago route from late June 2020 as it continues to phase out the older jets by the end of next year.
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China Airlines firms up 777F options
China Airlines has converted three options for Boeing 777 Freighters into firm orders, more than two months after it first inked a memorandum of understanding to take the freighters.
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NewsAer Lingus A320 and the Irish Air Corps take to the skies
The planes flew in formation at the 2019 Bray Air Display in Ireland.
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Republic to fly 30 more E175s as Delta overhauls regional set-up
US regional carrier Republic Airways will acquire an additional 30 Embraer 175 regional jets for operation with Delta Air Lines in the coming months, a move that will boost Republic's operations for Delta by some 75%.
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SkyWest orders seven E175s for Delta but nixes Alaska-bound jets
SkyWest Airlines has ordered seven Embraer 175 regional jets for operation with Delta Air Lines and cancelled commitments for three E175s it had intended to fly for Alaska Airlines.
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Vistara to take first widebody in February 2020
India’s Vistara will take its first of six Boeing 787-9s in February 2020, as it looks to grow its fleet.
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Cathay first-half profit soars despite trade headwinds
Cathay Pacific has hailed the progress of its transformation programme as it reported a more-than-threefold increase in operating profit for the first half of 2019, despite the impact of global trade tensions on its cargo business.
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Jet Airways creditors back small steps towards revival
Creditors of defunct Indian carrier Jet Airways have approved a set of criteria to evaluate proposals from investors to revive the business, amid signs of interest from prospective investors.
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737 Max would not upset IAG fleet simplification: Cruz
British Airways chief Alex Cruz insists that introduction of the Boeing 737 Max would not contradict parent company IAG's efforts to simplify its short-haul fleet.
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Jazeera to open London when winter season begins
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has confirmed plans to open a London service at the beginning of the winter season.
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PICTURE: Cebgo receives first converted ATR freighter
Philippine carrier Cebgo has taken delivery of its first of two ATR 72-500 converted freighter aircraft
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Delta to terminate Compass and GoJet partnerships
Delta Air Lines is overhauling its Delta Connection regional operation, ending partnerships with GoJet Airlines and Compass Airlines as a means to improve operational efficiency.
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Southwest launches broad effort to tackle looming pilot shortage
Southwest Airlines is seeking to head off a potential pilot shortage through a new partnership with several industry players that could provide the airline with up to 400 additional pilots annually.
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PICTURES: Emirates livery adorns 777-9 folding wingtips
Emirates has released photos of one of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft, featuring the UAE flag on the type's trademark folding wingtips.