News from FlightGlobal – Page 608
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NewsAir Caraibes takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000
Air Caraibes has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A350-1000s it has on order.
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NewsNorwegian eyes Max compensation deal by year-end
Norwegian is hopeful it can reach an agreement with Boeing on compensation for its grounded 737 Max fleet by the end of the year.
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NewsJeju Air to acquire majority in low-cost rival Eastar Jet
South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air is acquiring a 51% stake in compatriot Eastar Jet for W69.5 billion ($59.6 million).
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NewsPioneering ‘green’ loan finances BRA ATR 72-600
Scandinavian carrier Braathens Regional Airlines has received an ATR 72-600 which, it claims, is the first commercial aircraft to be financed under an environmental initiative known as the ‘green loan’ principle. Green loans are defined by the Loan Market Association as instruments made available exclusively to finance eligible green projects, ...
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NewsZipair Tokyo reveals cabin for 787-8s
Japanese start-up carrier Zipair Tokyo has equipped its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft with Jamco and Recaro seats. This is configured with 290 seats across two classes, with Jamco supplying 18 full-flat seats in business class and 272 seats in economy class from Recaro. Source: Zipair Tokyo The Zipair ...
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NewsAirAsia X crew did not follow procedure in engine failure
Faced with a right engine failure, the flight crew of an AirAsia X Airbus A330-300 not only failed to follow the proper response procedures, they also chose to divert the stricken aircraft to an airport further away. In releasing its final report into the 2016 incident, the Australian Transport Safety ...
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NewsCebu Pacific firms order for 15 A320neo jets
Cebu Pacific Air has firmed an order for 15 A320neo family aircraft, including up to 10 A321XLRs.
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NewsJAL, Malaysia Airlines clear regulatory hurdle for joint venture
Oneworld alliance members Japan Airlines and Malaysia Airlines are on track to launch a joint venture, after both carriers received regulatory approval. The Malaysian Aviation Commission has granted individual exemption, while Japan’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism granted antitrust immunity. With the regulatory hurdle cleared, both carriers will ...
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NewsHokkaido Air System receives first ATR 42
Japanese regional carrier Hokkaido Air System (HAC) has taken delivery of its first of two ATR 42-600s. HAC ordered the ATRs at the Farnborough air show in 2018. It also holds an option for a third turboprop. Source: ATR Japanese regional carrier Hokkaido Air System has taken ...
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NewsUnited links San Francisco and Dublin from June 2020
United Airlines will add a daily San Francisco-Dublin flight beginning next summer, joining Aer Lingus on a route linking tech centers on opposite sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
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NewsDelta to rejoin US lobby group A4A four years after policy-driven breakup
Delta Air Lines intends to resume its membership with US airline lobbying organisation Airlines for America (A4A) in 2020, more than four years after the carrier ditched the trade group amid policy disputes.
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NewsSriLankan, Qatar expand codeshare agreement
SriLankan Airlines will add 18 new points to its codeshare agreement with fellow Oneworld alliance member Qatar Airways, building on the partnership that first began in 2016. SriLankan will be adding its code on Qatar’s flights out of Doha to European cities such as Helsinki, Budapest, Munich, Lisbon and Edinburgh. ...
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News'Incredibly challenging' year slams Cathay traffic
Cathay Pacific and sister carrier Cathay Dragon continued to witness sliding passenger traffic figures, with inbound traffic for November falling a whopping 46% year-on-year. This was a further slowdown compared to figures for October, which saw a 35% drop year-on-year. The carrier continues to see decreases in passenger numbers in ...
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NewsCebu Pacific becomes latest IATA member
Philippines low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has joined IATA, becoming the second carrier from the country to be part of the trade association. Cebu Pacific says IATA membership will help it “gain access to expertise and learnings” about best practices and innovation. Source: Cebu Pacific Conrad Clifford (left), IATA ...
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NewsKumho’s sale of Asiana stake delayed
Kumho Industrial’s sale of its 31% stake in Asiana Airlines appears to have been delayed. Last month, Kumho awarded the Hyundai Development-Mirae Asset Daewoo consortium the exclusive right to negotiate until 12 December. However, Maeil Business News Korea is reporting that the parties have agreed to postpone the initial schedule ...
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NewsSun Country to fly cargo for Amazon
Amazon has hired Sun Country Airlines to deliver its packages in Amazon Air-branded aircraft, representing a huge expansion for the Minnesota-based ultra-low cost carrier and promising to represent up to 20% of the airline’s business.
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NewsDelta to buy 10m gallons of biofuel annually from Gevo
Delta Air Lines and biofuels maker Gevo say the airline will buy 10 million gallons (39.4 million litres) of biofuel annually in an effort to reduce the carrier’s carbon footprint and meet global aviation sustainability goals.
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NewsChina Southern joint venture deepens British Airways relationship
China Southern Airlines has taken its partnership with British Airways up a notch, entering into a joint venture agreement with the Oneworld alliance member.
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NewsIcelandair not expecting 737 Max return before May 2020
Icelandair Group’s pessimism over the Boeing 737 Max’s return to service has deepened, with the company disclosing that it does not expect to re-introduce the twinjet before May next year. The company says the delay will have “minimum impact” on Icelandair’s flight schedule and its passengers, because the carrier has ...
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NewsAirport authority impounds seven Hong Kong Airlines aircraft
The Airport Authority of Hong Kong has seized seven Hong Kong Airlines (HKA) aircraft sitting idle, in a move to “protect financial interests”. In a statement, the authority states that it acted under the territory’s Airport Authority Ordinance to “detain” the aircraft. It adds that the seven aircraft “have not ...