News from FlightGlobal – Page 711
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Etihad claims overhaul progress but losses remain high
Etihad Airways claims a transformation effort is yielding results, after the Middle Eastern carrier cut full-year losses in its core operation by 22%.
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Suparna Airlines to lease three 787-9s from Avolon
Avolon will lease three Boeing 787-9s to HNA Group carrier Suparna Airlines.
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Air NZ to pay cash for A320neos
Air New Zealand will deploy excess cash towards paying for its future deliveries of its A320 and A321neos, with the latter set to provide additional capacity on its domestic network.
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New Delhi considers options for Air India after sale falls flat
India's government is considering an initial public offering for Air India among other measures after it failed to attract a single bid in its efforts to sell a 76% stake in the state-owned carrier.
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Air NZ to order 777-200 replacement by next April
Air New Zealand is aiming to place an order in March or April 2019 for Boeing 787s, 777-Xs or Airbus A350s to replace its eight 777-200s, and potentially establish a pathway to replace its -300ERs later on.
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Jetlines changes course with order for two used A320s
Three weeks after hiring a new chief executive, Canadian ultra-low-cost start up Jetlines has ordered two used Airbus A320s, shelving a plan to start operations using Boeing 737s.
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Bahamasair to acquire 737-700 from AerCap
Bahamasair has agreed to purchase a Boeing 737-000 from AerCap, the airline’s chief executive Tracy Cooper tells FlightGlobal.
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Ryanair to grow London network with Southend base
Ryanair is to open a base at London Southend in April 2019, stationing three aircraft at the UK airport.
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Improper engine wash preceded Globus 737 evacuation
Russian investigators have determined that a Globus Boeing 737-800 was evacuated at Moscow after a high-speed aborted take-off, after a smoke alert traced to improper engine cleaning.
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Japan looks at airworthiness laws ahead of MRJ entry
Japan has set up an expert panel to look into regulations governing aircraft type certificate holders, ahead of Mitsubishi Aircraft’s plan to enter the MRJ regional jet into service in 2020.
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PICTURE: LOT 787-9 livery celebrates Polish independence
Polish flag-carrier LOT's latest Boeing 787-9 has emerged with a special livery to mark a centenary of Poland's independence.
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Lufthansa assessing damage to A340 after tug fire
Lufthansa is still assessing the damage to the Airbus A340-300 caught up in a ground tractor fire at Frankfurt Main airport.
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PICTURE: Jazeera Airways takes first A320neo
Kuwaiti carrier Jazeera Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, and is putting the twinjet into service on the Dubai route.
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Rolls-Royce further broadens Trent 1000 checks
Rolls-Royce is extending its inspection regime on Trent 1000 engines to include other models of the powerplant which may be affected by the blade durability issue.
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PICTURE: Philippine Airlines' first A350 flies
Philippine Airlines' first Airbus A350-900 has conducted its maiden flight at the airframer's Toulouse headquarters.
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United takes back seat in dispute over Taiwan reference
United Airlines has distanced itself from a demand by the Chinese government for foreign airlines to change how Taiwan is listed on their websites, calling it a "diplomatic issue".
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Al Baker's comments 'not a good joke': Flybe chief executive
One of the two women on IATA's 31-member governing board has described as "not a good joke" controversial remarks by new chair Akbar Al Baker about the suitability of females to run airlines.
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United introduces 737 Max at Houston
United Airlines introduced its first Boeing 737 Max 9 aircraft on flights from Houston Intercontinental today, the latest new generation aircraft to join its fleet.
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BA to use Qatar jets on Gulf and Indian routes
British Airways has disclosed that Qatar Airways aircraft will replace the UK flag-carrier's regular services on routes to Kuwait, Muscat and New Delhi.
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LOT to double 737 Max fleet through new lease pact
Polish flag-carrier LOT is ordering another six Boeing 737 Max jets, to be delivered from this year.