News from FlightGlobal – Page 744
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NewsRyanair hikes passenger target but stays cautious on profit
Budget carrier Ryanair has turned in a first-quarter profit after tax of €245 million ($271 million), a rise of 25%.
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NewsVietJet receives world’s first 230-seat A321
Vietnam low cost carrier VietJet Air has taken delivery of a high-density Airbus A321 aircraft equipped with 230 passenger seats.
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NewsDOT to investigate US airlines for price gouging
The US Department of Transportation is investigating possible price gouging by five US carriers following an Amtrak derailment on 12 May that shut down train transportation in the US northeast.
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ALC to provide Hawaiian’s additional A330
Air Lease will be the provider of an Airbus A330-200 that Hawaiian Airlines intends to acquire next year, Hawaiian and the Los Angeles-based aircraft leasing company confirm.
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NewsAvianca Brazil enters Star Alliance
Avianca Brazil officially joined the Star Alliance today, helping to narrow a gap in the grouping’s network in South America’s biggest market.
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NewsPICTURE: Finnair A350 to feature Oneworld colours
Finnair’s second Airbus A350-900 is to carry the livery of the Oneworld airline alliance.
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Korean to be first to fit A330 runway-overrun protection
Korean Air is to be the first carrier to implement an anti-overrun system on its Airbus A330s, after the technology secured certification on the type.
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China Eastern to lease six A320s from CALC
China Eastern Airlines (CEA) has signed an agreement with China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) to lease six new Airbus A320s.
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NewsNo need to revise cockpit door rules after A320 crash: EASA
European safety authorities believe there is no need to amend requirements on secure cockpit doors in the wake of the Germanwings Airbus A320 crash.
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NewsUkrainian president: Russian-supplied weapon hit MH17
Ukraine’s president has insisted that only Russia could have supplied the sort of weapon which, he says, brought down Malaysia Airlines flight MH17
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NewsAer Lingus shareholders weigh in behind IAG takeover
Aer Lingus shareholders have voted overwhelmingly in favour of motions supporting IAG's proposed takeover of the Irish flag carrier.
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NewsMalaysia continues push for MH17 tribunal
Malaysian prime minister Najib Razak says the country will continue to push for the establishment of an international tribunal to ensure an independent trial for the prosecution of those behind the alleged downing of flight MH17.
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Delta to cancel 737 and E190 commitments with pilot vote
Delta Air Lines will cancel its commitment for 40 Boeing 737-900ERs and 20 Embraer 190s, following the rejection of a new contract by its pilots less than a week ago.
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Alaska weighs in in favour of open skies
Alaska Airlines favours the US open-skies policy, adding another voice to the Gulf carrier access debate.
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NewsMaintenance team mixed up BA jets before A319 cowl loss
Investigation into an engine-cowl loss on a British Airways Airbus A319 has found the cowl was left unlatched by technicians who inadvertently mixed up the aircraft with another Airbus during overnight maintenance at London Heathrow.
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Qantas to reduce Johannesburg capacity
Qantas Airways will cancel one weekly frequency on the Sydney-Johannesburg route from 3 February.
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China Southern to launch two new Japan routes in August
China Southern Airlines has applied to Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to launch two new services to Japan in August.
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Gol and Delta couple deeper partnership with new investment
Gol and Delta Air Lines will build on their existing partnership, with the US carrier’s plans to invest up to $56 million more in the Brazilian airline.
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Azul plans JFK service by May 2016
Brazil's Azul will begin service to New York by May 2016, after postponing those flights to focus on its service to Florida.