News from FlightGlobal – Page 71
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NewsMaldivian start-up Beond unveils initial A319 as it promises ‘premium leisure’ flights
Start-up carrier Beond has formally unveiled its first aircraft at an event in the Maldives, from where it aims to conduct initial services to European cities. Beond will commence services with an Airbus A319 (8Q-FBA) which was originally delivered to EasyJet in 2004. It aims to operate from Male, the ...
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NewsQantas board shake-up sees departure of chairman
Qantas chairman Richard Goyder is to step down in late 2024, in the latest leadership shake-up at the embattled carrier as it works to repair its tattered reputation.
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NewsBermudAir pivots away from all-premium seating strategy
Several weeks into operating flights to the East Coast of the USA, BermudAir no longer plans to configure its cabins exclusively with business-class seats.
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NewsAvelo bumps pilot pay in anticipation of ‘at least five’ 737 deliveries
US start-up Avelo Airlines has raised its pay rates in an effort to attract qualified pilots and support fleet-expansion plans in 2024.
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NewsEmirates to purchase two A380s leased from investment vehicle
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is to purchase a pair of Airbus A380s owned by a Guernsey-based investment vehicle. Emirates is acquiring the two jets – MSN77 and MSN90 – which it leases from the vehicle, Doric Nimrod Air Two. The entity purchased the aircraft respectively in October and December 2011. ...
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NewsSAS and financer Apollo clash over rescue consortium’s expense-repayment deadline
SAS has obtained a favourable court ruling to shorten a notice period for a hearing on repayment of expenses, in relation to its recent equity-solicitation process, despite objections from a key financial participant in the carrier’s restructuring.
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NewsOlder aircraft could be candidates as Finnair ponders eventual narrowbody renewal
Finnair is content with its current fleet structure but indicates that it is more likely to lean towards older engine technology for updating its narrowbodies given the long delivery lead times and recent technical snags with new powerplants.
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NewsKLM to help shape Heart ES-30 through advisory board role
Dutch flag carrier KLM has become the latest blue-chip airline to join Heart Aerospace’s industry advisory board.
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NewsTAAG Angola orders four Boeing 787s to renew fleet
Existing Boeing widebody operator TAAG Angola Airlines is renewing its fleet with an order for four 787s from the US manufacturer.
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News‘Important milestone’: Virgin Australia posts first profit in 11 years
Virgin Australia has reported its first annual profit in 11 years on the back of record leisure travel demand, and as business transformation efforts continue to bear fruit.
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NewsJAL eyes electric sea-glider operations with 2025 demo flight
Japan Airlines has signed a partnership agreement with start-up sea-glider developer Regent Craft, as it aims to bring operations to the country in the near term.
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NewsBonza sees first high-profile executive departure as commercial chief steps down
The commercial chief of Australia’s Bonza will leave the carrier at the end of the year, marking the start-up’s first high-profile departure since it began operations in January.
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NewsMesa seeks to streamline pilot training with ‘pay-as-you-go’ programme
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines launched on 9 October a pilot-training programme built around the company’s recently acquired Pipistrel Alpha 2 light aircraft.
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NewsUS airlines cancel flights to Israel following attack as safety concerns mount
Major US airlines have suspended flights to Israel and security concerns abound after Palestinian militant group Hamas launched a surprise attack on the country over the weekend.
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NewsEasyJet enters formal pact with Airbus to offset emissions through carbon-capture
UK budget carrier EasyJet has signed up to Airbus’s new carbon-capture programme, the first operator to reach a formal agreement over the initiative. EasyJet had been revealed last year as one of seven operators which had tentatively agreed to explore the Airbus carbon-removal scheme. It is based on direct air ...
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NewsFinnair to cut debt costs and reinforce finances with €600m share issue
Finnair is intending to reinforce its financial position with a share issue aimed at raising €600 million ($632 million) during the fourth quarter of this year. The airline says the Finnish government, its main shareholder, is supporting the rights issue, along with other interested parties. Finnair says it will use ...
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NewsThales CEO sees more efficient flightpaths offering significant fuel savings
Patrice Caine of Thales says that improved flightpaths can have a significant impact on industry emissions in the immediate term.
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NewsFounding boss of MYAirline bows out citing health reasons
Rayner Teo sheparded MYAirline through the start-up process, leading to its launch in December 2022.
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NewsIsraeli authorities ‘effectively’ mitigating conflict risks to air traffic: EASA
Israeli authorities are sufficiently addressing potential risks to civil aviation from the outbreak of conflict on 7 October, the European Union Aviation Safety Agency believes. But EASA is advising that operators should ensure they have carried out a “robust” risk assessment with a “high level” of contingency planning, adding that ...
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NewsAir India shows off initial A350s with new colour scheme
Air India has shown off its new livery painted on the initial Airbus A350-900 aircraft due to join the flag-carrier’s fleet. The airline has orders for six A350-900s and 34 A350-1000s. Source: Air India It has revealed an aircraft at Toulouse – bearing the manufacturer’s serial number ...