News from FlightGlobal – Page 719
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Hainan Airlines plans strong international expansion from Hainan
Hainan Airlines plans to launch more than 40 international routes out of Hainan over the next five years, following China’s new policy to build the island as a free trade port.
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Cebu Pacific targets 12% passenger growth with A321 deliveries
Cebu Pacific is targeting for passenger numbers to hit 22 million in 2018, a 12% increase from the year before.
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Southwest exercises another 40 737 Max 8 options
Southwest Airlines has exercised yet another 40 Boeing 737 Max options, in its second move in recent months to firm up additional deliveries in the coming years.
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Iranian carriers tentatively sign for 'Russified' Superjet
Two Iranian carriers, Iran Aseman Airlines and Iran Airtour, have reached preliminary agreements to acquire a modified version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
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Norwegian looks to shift 140 jets to new leasing arm
Norwegian is aiming to divest up to 140 aircraft, including Airbus jets, into a planned spin-off leasing operation, although the company has yet to decide on the structure of such a venture.
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Russia's S7 confirms interest in up to 75 shrink Superjets
Russia's S7 Group has been confirmed as the first potential customer for a shrink version of the Sukhoi Superjet 100.
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Qatar Airways prepares to reveal 'substantial' loss
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has disclosed that the airline made a "substantial" full-year loss, the extent of which will be revealed in about a month's time.
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Norwegian yet to determine impact from 787 engine checks
Budget carrier Norwegian has yet to ascertain the degree of potential disruption from a revised inspection regime on Boeing 787 engines.
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China's Ctrip invests in Boom Supersonic
China’s leading online travel agency Ctrip has concluded a strategic investment in Boom Supersonic.
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JetBlue to cut a third of Long Beach flights
JetBlue Airways will add three new US destinations and cut a third of its flights out of its Long Beach focus city, as it adjusts its West Coast strategy.
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JetBlue to expand facilities at Boston and Fort Lauderdale
JetBlue Airways is expanding its footprint at its Boston and Fort Lauderdale focus cities, as it continues to focus its growth at both airports.
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Alaska reports smooth operations after reservations switch
Alaska Air Group's "cutover" this morning to a single reservations system has not caused cancellations or otherwise disrupted the company's network, suggesting Alaska might have completed without major hiccups a task that has marred previous airline mergers.
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London City seeking E190-E2 certification in 2019
London City is working with Embraer to have the E190-E2 certified for operations at the gateway during 2019.
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Russia's Azur Air indicates 777 intentions
Russian carrier Azur Air has given stronger signals that it is looking to acquire Boeing 777s for its operations.
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North Africa and Israel markets 'doing really well': Transavia
Transavia acknowledges overcapacity in some markets in Europe, but notes "North Africa is not struggling right now for tourism" and that Turkish demand has made "a small improvement".
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Crashed West Wind ATR not de-iced before take-off
Canadian investigators have disclosed that an ATR 42-300 which crashed shortly after take-off from Fond-du-Lac airport had not been de-iced before departure.
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PICTURES: ANA to equip A380s with 520 seats
All Nippon Airways (ANA) will equip its three on order Airbus A380s with 520 seats, the second highest seat density deployed on the type.
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Azimuth opens several routes to new Crimean terminal
New Russian operator Azimuth is to open several routes connecting to the Crimean city of Simferopol.
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Delta and Korean Air to launch partnership on 1 May
Delta Air Lines and Korean Air will launch their planned joint venture on 1 May, meeting the tight deadline they set for implementation less than a month ago.
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American ends some Omaha and Tulsa flights
American Airlines will end service to Omaha and Tulsa from its Miami hub in August, as part of its regular review of its network.