News from FlightGlobal – Page 734
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Vistara eyes regional route for first international destination
Indian carrier Vistara has revealed that its first international service will be to a regional destination.
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Delta-Qatar commercial tie up not likely: Bastian
Delta Air Lines is not interested in any commercial relationship with Qatar Airways says its chief executive Ed Bastian, even after the accord today aimed at leveling the skies between the two carriers.
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US and Qatar agree to level playing field framework
The US and Qatari governments have signed an agreement aimed at creating a level playing field between Qatar Airways and US carriers.
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Hawaiian predicts big unit cost advantage from A321neos
Hawaiian Airlines executives expect big cost savings from the company's incoming fleet of Airbus A321neos.
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Interjet adds Chicago-Guadalajara service
Mexican carrier Interjet will add new service between Chicago O'Hare and Guadalajara in February.
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Copa announces three new destinations for 2018
Copa Airlines has unveiled its first three new destinations in 2018, with two cities in Brazil and a new point in the Caribbean.
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Buta grows network with Bulgarian and Turkish destinations
Azerbaijani low-cost start-up Buta Airways has started serving Bulgarian capital Sofia and intends to add a third Turkish destination to its network.
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Shortage of 787 engines prompts Virgin Atlantic to add A330s
Virgin Atlantic has disclosed plans to take delivery of four Airbus A330-200s this summer, citing shortages of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power its fleet of Boeing 787-9s.
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Qatar set to make disclosure commitments in subsidy row
Qatar Airways is set to make financial disclosure and service commitments under a soon-to-be-announced agreement between Qatar and the USA.
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United exits two more Guam routes as demand falls
United Airlines will end service to Sendai and Shanghai Pudong from its Guam hub in the coming months, the latest in a series of cuts to its Micronesia operation.
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A321 checked for drone strike after Heathrow encounter
UK investigators have disclosed that an Airbus A321 was checked for damage at London Heathrow after a drone encounter so close that the crew initially believed it had struck the jet.
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EasyJet chief cuts salary as airline reveals 52% gender pay gap
EasyJet’s recently appointed chief executive Johan Lundgren has asked for his annual salary to be reduced so it matches the amount received by female predecessor Carolyn McCall.
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SIA invests in digital innovation to stay ahead
Singapore Airlines has pledged to invest "hundreds of millions" to use digital technology to improve customer experience as well as to drive cost savings in areas such as maintenance.
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Nominations sought for The Airline Strategy Awards
Nominations are now being sought for this year's Airline Strategy Awards.
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Eastern Air Lines cancels order for 20 MRJs
Eastern Air Lines and Mitsubishi Aircraft have terminated a purchase agreement for 20 MRJ regional jets, shaving off close to 10% of the manufacturer's firm order book.
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Indian carriers to launch over 100 routes in second round of RCS
India's civil aviation ministry has awarded 115 routes to be operated by fixed wing aircraft in the second round of bidding under the Regional Connectivity Scheme (RCS).
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American considers A330neo and 787 among A350 options
American Airlines is considering the Airbus A330-900neo and Boeing 787-9 as alternatives to its Airbus A350 order, says chief financial officer Derek Kerr.
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BAe 125 struck trees after crew mis-set altimeter
Pilots of an executive jet failed to set their altimeter to the correct pressure level before the aircraft descended low enough to collide with trees, investigators in Russia have determined.
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UK government expects 'open, liberal' aviation deal post-Brexit
UK transport secretary Chris Grayling has expressed his confidence that the country can get a "good deal" on aviation after Bexit.
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Pilot unions take issue with Ryanair negotiating strategy
Pilot representatives across Europe have jointly written to Ryanair calling for changes to how the airline approaches pay and union-recognition talks, and urging it to attend a meeting to discuss their concerns.