News from FlightGlobal – Page 657
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NewsDelta international 747 drawdown enters final chapter
Delta Air Lines begins the final chapter in the drawdown of its international Boeing 747-400 fleet today, with the introduction of the Airbus A350-900.
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Brussels Airlines retires last Avro
Brussels Airlines has retired its last BAE Systems Avro RJ100 regional jet.
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A319 evades ultralight collision during initial climb
German investigators have detailed a serious low-level airprox incident at Stuttgart during which a Germanwings Airbus A319's collision-avoidance system ordered the crew to descend while just 1,200ft above ground.
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Nextjet suspects aircraft sabotage at regional airport
Swedish regional carrier Nextjet has called in police after discovering possible sabotage to an aircraft parked at Gallivare airport.
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EASA revisits angle-of-attack upgrade on A330 computers
Airbus A330 operators are to be instructed to update software on flight-control computers in order to reduce the risk of undetected blockage of angle-of-attack sensors.
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EasyJet acquires part of Air Berlin's Tegel operations
Low-cost carrier EasyJet will pay €40 million ($46.4 million) to acquire part of Air Berlin's operations at Berlin Tegel Airport.
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NewsDenver plans to add 39 gates in $1.5bn expansion
Denver International airport plans to add 39 gates to its three concourses over the next five years, as it works to manage rapid passenger traffic growth and airline ambitions.
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PICTURES: Hawaiian receives first A321neo
Hawaiian Airlines received its first Airbus A321neo on 27 October, taking delivery of the aircraft from Airbus in Hamburg, Airbus announces.
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PICTURES: Ethiopian takes delivery of first 787-9
Ethiopian Airlines has taken delivery of its first of four Boeing 787-9s, all of which are being leased from AerCap.
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Union seeks to measure 'dissatisfaction' of Ryanair's UK pilots
Pilot union BALPA is conducting a survey to gauge the support of Ryanair's UK-based flightcrew for legal or strike action over working practices.
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Meridiana to conclude scheduled MD-80 flights on 31 October
Italian carrier Meridiana is to operate its final scheduled Being MD-80 flight at the end of the month.
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Korean Air could order more 787s
Korean Air could order more Boeing 787s as replacements for its ageing 777-200ERs.
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Jeju Air touts nimble decision making as key to success
Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air has touted its independence and ability to make quick decisions is a key ingredient in its success.
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Air Berlin sells maintenance division
German maintenance specialist Nayak and logistics group Zeitfracht will jointly acquire Air Berlin's technical operations.
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Engine issues see Korean Air push back first CS300 delivery
Korean Air is pushing back delivery of its first Bombardier CS300 to ensure that issues with its Pratt & Whitney PW1500G engines are resolved.
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Qantas lifts first half outlook on stronger Q1 revenue
Qantas expects its underlying pre-tax profit for the six months to December 2017 to come in between A$900 million ($693 million) and A$950 million, aided by stronger unit revenues during the first quarter of the 2018 fiscal year.
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Ethiopian Airlines set to receive first 787-9 on 27 October
Ethiopian Airlines is poised to take delivery of its first Boeing 787-9 and become the variant's first African operator.
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AirAsia receives first Tianjin A320neo
Malaysian low-cost carrier AirAsia has taken delivery of the first Airbus A320neo aircraft to be assembled on the airframer's Tianjin line in China.
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IATA targets Asia's infrastructure, regulation and environment
IATA chief Alexandre de Juniac has called on Asian governments to invest further in aeronautical infrastructure, harmonise regulation and join in the industry’s efforts to improve its sustainability.
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CSeries in contest for Bangkok Airways' narrowbody needs
Bangkok Airways is evaluating the Airbus A319neo, Boeing 737 Max 7 and the Bombardier CS300 for its fleet renewal and expansion needs.