News from FlightGlobal – Page 706
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United order for 70-seat E175s raises questions
United Airlines continues to update its regional fleet with new Embraer 175s, though its pilots are sceptical that the deal is the best option for the carrier.
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FARNBOROUGH: Disruptors the focus at industry leaders' gathering
The disruptive effects of long-haul low-cost carriers, the need to increase gender diversity and the glut of aircraft types on the market were all debated today during the Airline Chiefs Strategy Round Table at the Farnborough air show.
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FARNBOROUGH: Fate of Gulf Air A220 order depends on 'agreements'
Gulf Air chief executive Kresimir Kucko has told FlightGlobal that the Bahraini carrier's Airbus A220 order is subject to "certain agreements" being reached with the manufacturer.
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FARNBOROUGH: Gol grows 737 Max orderbook
Brazilian carrier Gol has ordered 15 additional Boeing 737 Max 8s and converted existing orders of 30 aircraft to the Max 10.
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FARNBOROUGH: Tarom orders five 737 Max 8s
Romanian flag carrier Tarom has signed an order for five Boeing 737 Max 8s at the Farnborough air show.
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FARNBOROUGH: United orders 25 E175s
United Airlines has placed a firm order for 25 Embraer 175 jets.
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FARNBOROUGH: United to take four more 787-9s
United Airlines has ordered four more Boeing 787-9s.
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PICTURES: Juneyao Airlines to take first 787 in September
Chinese carrier Juneyao Airlines is on track to receive its first Boeing 787-9 in either late September or early October.
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FARNBOROUGH: Starlux deal evidence of long-haul pick-up
Taiwanese carrier Starlux Airlines’ tentative agreement for 17 Airbus A350s is evidence that the airframer’s long-haul order drought is starting to ease.
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FARNBOROUGH: DHL orders 14 777Fs
DHL Express has ordered 14 777 Freighters, marking a notable cargo win for Boeing on the first day of the Farnborough air show.
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China Southern, Capital Airlines apply for US and Korea rights
China Southern Airlines has filed an application to start Shenyang-Los Angeles flights, while Capital Airlines is seeking rights for two routes to Jeju.
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FARNBOROUGH: UK continues to punch above its weight in global aerospace
When the first Farnborough air show took place in 1948, the UK was a very different place. Germany's defeat had left Britons buoyant but resigned to the fact that the cost of that conflict had plunged the country into deep depression.
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Delta pulls newer MD-90s over MD-88s in fleet update
Delta Air Lines quietly began removing Boeing MD-90s from its fleet in the second quarter, as it continues to shift towards larger gauge aircraft.
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PICTURE: Turkish receives first higher-capacity A321neo
Airbus has delivered the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex) to Turkish Airlines today.
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Druk Air orders ClearVision-equipped ATR 42
Bhutani flag carrier Druk Air has ordered an ATR 42-600 and will become the first operator of the turboprop manufacturer's ClearVision system, intended to improve pilots' situational awareness in low-visibility conditions.
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Ryanair cleared to take control of Laudamotion
Ryanair has been given the green light to take a controlling stake in Austrian carrier Laudamotion.
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Shenzhen Airlines receives first A320neo aircraft
Shenzhen Airlines received its first Airbus A320neo aircraft this month.
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American set to begin LAX terminal redevelopment
The operator of Los Angeles International airport has approved a new lease with American Airlines that allows the carrier to move forward with the first of $1.6 billion in planned works.
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Porter joins industry in selling 'basic' economy fares
Canadian niche carrier Porter Airlines has rolled out its own version of basic economy, unveiling a new, discounted fare class that requires passengers pay more for services previously included in the price of the ticket.
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Hi Fly to show off A380 at Farnborough
Portuguese wet-lease specialist Hi Fly’s first Airbus A380 is set to make an appearance at the Farnborough air show.