News from FlightGlobal – Page 674
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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".
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GA Telesis to tear down four Cathay 777s
GA Telesis has been contracted to disassemble four Cathay Pacific Boeing 777s, with the recovered serviceable parts to then be placed into its pool.
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China Eastern president set to lead Guangzhou rival
China Southern Airlines has appointed the president of China Eastern Airlines, Ma Xulun, as its general manager, board director, and a member of its party committee.
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ANA to take 9.5% stake in PAL Holdings
All Nippon Airways parent company ANA Holdings will take a 9.5% take in Philippine Airlines’ parent company PAL Holdings.
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ANA to order up to 48 Boeing and Airbus narrowbodies
The board of ANA Holdings has approved plans to order 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s for All Nippon Airways and 18 Airbus A320neos for budget unit Peach.
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Aeromexico to begin Barcelona flights in June
Aeromexico will begin Barcelona service on 15 June, after Emirates dropped plans to serve Mexico City from Barcelona following protests from the Mexican carrier.