News from FlightGlobal – Page 582
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Qantas takes 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines, eyes control
Qantas has signalled that it intends to take a majority stake Alliance Airlines, having acquired a 19.9% stake in the Brisbane-headquartered operator.
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United expects first premium-heavy 767 in February
United Airlines expects its first Boeing 767-300ER with an expanded business class cabin in February.
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SkyWest orders nine E175s for service with Delta
US regional airline company SkyWest Inc has placed a firm order for nine Embraer 175 regional jets, which SkyWest Airlines will operate under contract for Delta Air Lines.
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Airbus confirms talks with Emirates over A380 contract
Airbus has confirmed it is holding talks with key A380 customer Emirates in relation to its contract for the type, amid reports it is in discussions over the Gulf carrier switching some of its orders for the type to the smaller A350.
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PICTURE: Air Premia picks 787-9 for fleet
South Korean startup carrier Air Premia has selected the Boeing 787-9 to form the basis of its fleet, with deliveries to start in 2020.
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Qatar converts 10 A321neos to long-range variant
Qatar Airways has converted 10 of the Airbus A321neos it has ordered to the long-range variant, the A321LR.
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SAS to implement carbon-offset for loyalty bookings
Scandinavia’s SAS is to introduce a new carbon-offset scheme which will encompass all tickets booked through its loyalty programme EuroBonus.
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AirAsia ups claim against Malaysia Airports by MYR80 million
AirAsia and AirAsia X have increased their claim against Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) by around MYR80 million ($19.5 million), as it presses for mediation with the airport operator.
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Saudia to introduce 787-10s this year
Saudi Arabian flag-carrier Saudia is to introduce Boeing 787-10s this year, the largest variant of the twinjet family.
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Cebu Pacific to double widebody fleet; issues RFI
Cebu Pacific is looking to order up to 16 new widebody aircraft, and has requested for Airbus and Boeing to provide more information about its A330neo and 787.
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FAA on verge of awarding Vietnam category 1 status: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could grant Vietnam catetory 1 status in the coming weeks, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries.
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Cebu Pacific to add 12 aircraft in 2019
Cebu Pacific will add 12 new aircraft to its fleet this year, as it enters the next stage of expansion with the delivery of the re-engined Airbus A320 family aircraft.
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Air Vanuatu starting Melbourne service
Air Vanuatu plans to start a Port Vila-Melbourne service on 17 June.
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Garuda considers majority stake in Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia is studying its options about a 51% stake in Sriwijaya Air through low-cost unit Citilink.
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NokScoot to begin Shanghai services
NokScoot plans to begin Bangkok Don Mueang-Shanghai Pudong services on 25 February.
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Flydubai to add Uzbekistan to network
Flydubai is to compete with Uzbekistan Airways when it adds services to Tashkent in Uzbekistan later this year.
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Norwegian open to 'consolidation' talks after IAG exit
Norwegian remains willing to "engage in consolidation discussions" after IAG's recent confirmation it will not bid again for the carrier, but says no such talks are currently ongoing.
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SIA inaugurates digital innovation lab
Singapore Airlines (SIA) inaugurated a digital innovation lab in Singapore on 29 January, bearing the name 'KrisLab'.
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Ryanair takes full control of Laudamotion
Irish carrier Ryanair has taken full control of Austrian subsidiary Laudamotion and outlined plans to increase the unit's fleet to 30 aircraft for the summer 2020.
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Norwegian plans $353 million share issue
Norwegian will seek to raise NKr 1.3 billion ($353 million) through a share issue to strengthen its balance sheet and increase its "financial flexibility".