News from FlightGlobal – Page 651
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Kenya Airways plans Beijing Daxing service in 2020
Kenya Airways is planning to begin services to Beijing Daxing airport next year.
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ALTA chief sees 'resilient' Latin industry despite challenges
The Latin American airline industry remains resilient despite ongoing macroeconomic difficulties in the region and the recent grounding of Avianca Brazil, says the chief of the Latin American and Caribbean Air Transport Association.
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Amsterdam to host IATA annual general meeting in 2020
IATA will hold its next annual general meeting in Amsterdam in 2020, the association has announced today.
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NewsIATA downgrades 2019 profits outlook by a fifth
IATA has downgraded its industry net profits outlook for 2019 by around a fifth to $28 billion, amid rising costs and slowing demand in part from weaker trade.
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Thai Smile to be Star Alliance connecting partner
Thai Airways subsidiary Thai Smile will become Star Alliance’s second connecting partner by the end of the year, joining Shanghai-based Juneyao Airlines.
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Eastar counts the costs of Max grounding
As airlines across the world count the costs of the ensuing grounding of the troubled Boeing 737 Max, Eastar Jet, South Korea’s first carrier to take delivery of the aircraft, has had its strategy thrown into disarray.
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Jeju Air to debut new travel class in launching Singapore-Busan
Jeju Air will be launching direct flights between Singapore and Busan on 4 July, and be piloting a new travel class on the route.
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Ethiopian will be 'last' airline to resume Max flights: chief
Ethiopian Airlines will be the last airline to resume flights with the Boeing 737 Max once it is certified to return to the skies.
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IATA awards to recognise diversity and inclusion
IATA will during this year's AGM in Seoul reveal the winners of its first diversity and inclusion awards, recognising the efforts being made industry-wide to broaden the mix of the global aviation workforce.
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Partnerships the key for Korean Air at IATA AGM
Korean Air chairman and chief executive Walter Cho says that IATA remains as relevant as ever, especially when it comes to how airlines work together.
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IATA resolution aims to reaffirm climate commitments
This year's IATA AGM, which is set to adopt a fresh resolution reinforcing airline commitments to tackle aviation emissions, comes at a particularly notable time.
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Hawaiian alleges 'discriminatory' treatment at LAX
Hawaiian Airlines claims that it is being discriminated against at Los Angeles International airport, where its larger competitors are receiving preferential treatment securing precious terminal and gate space.
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American aims to capture more business traffic with hub growth
American Airlines aims to capture additional business travellers in smaller markets as part of its larger effort to boost connectivity over its largest hubs.
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NewsCathay prepares for new Hong Kong runway with HK Express deal
Cathay Pacific's pending acquisition of Hong Kong Express is just one element of its preparation to take advantage of the growth opportunities afforded by the coming opening of a third runway at its Hong Kong base.
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United to seek compensation for 737 Max grounding
United Airlines will seek some form of compensation from Boeing for the impact of the 737 Max grounding, says chief executive Oscar Munoz.
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PICTURES: ANA to raise premium seat count on 19 777s and 787s
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will reduce the overall seat count on 19 Boeing 777 and 787 aircraft, by adding more premium class seats and reduce economy class seating.
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Airbus firmly rejects claims of position shift over Brexit
Airbus has flatly denied any change in its position regarding the UK’s planned withdrawal from the European Union, after a report emerged which has been widely interpreted as a shift in its plans.
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KLM signs up to 10-year bulk biofuel commitment
KLM has agreed to purchase 75,000 tonnes of biofuel a year from 2022 onwards from a new plant being developed in Amsterdam.
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Flybe chief to depart
Flybe chief executive Christine Ourmieres-Widener is to step down in July following the sale of the UK carrier to the Connect consortium earlier this year.
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Airlines get voice in development of Poland’s Solidarity airport
IATA is helping to establish an airport committee to represent airline’s interests in the construction of Poland’s planned Solidarity airport.