News from FlightGlobal – Page 778
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NewsA320 tweak to prevent computer 'forgetting' sharklets
Operators of Airbus A320s with sharklet wing-tips are being instructed to modify the aircraft to prevent the possibility that flight computers could forget the sharklets are fitted.
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Azul targets business travellers with US flights
Brazil's Azul plans to target the corporate traveller with its inaugural international flights to the USA, and will offer a full-service product with lie-flat business class seats and Skycouches in economy plus, it tells Flightglobal.
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NewsUS carriers banned from Syrian overflights
US carriers have been banned from overflying Syria under a tightening of FAA restrictions on operations in the region.
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NewsFernandes kiboshes AirAsia, Skymark bid reports
AirAsia group chief executive Tony Fernandes has denied that the Malaysian carrier is planning to launch a takeover offer for Japan’s Skymark Airlines.
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Skymark shares leap on AirAsia buyout report
The shares of Skymark Airlines have soared 28% on the Tokyo stock exchange following media reports of a possible acquisition by AirAsia.
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NewsEurocontrol reveals extent of industrial action disruption in 2013
European air traffic control industrial action “proved to be even more disruptive in 2013 than 2012”, according to Eurocontrol’s just-published Network Manager report for 2013.
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NewsIcelandic authority raises volcanic threat level
Icelandic authorities have raised a seismically-active volcano to the second-highest alert level on its aviation warning scale.
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Russia looks to domestic aircraft to counter sanctions
Russia’s government is looking into forming an airline using domestically-built aircraft to circumvent the sanctions which grounded low-cost operator Dobrolet.
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NewsRyanair to accept PayPal payments
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is to allow customers to use PayPal accounts to pay for tickets.
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NewsUnited to add 787 base in San Francisco as fleet expands
United Airlines will open a Boeing 787 pilot base at San Francisco International airport in September, as it continues to expand its fleet of Dreamliners.
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Corsair to phase out 747s by 2017
French leisure airline Corsair is to withdraw its three Boeing 747-400s by 2017 as part of a fleet renewal programme, says chief executive Pascal de Izaguirre.
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NewsVirgin America flight attendants vote for TWU representation
Flight attendants at Virgin America have voted in favour of representation by the Transport Workers Union, the first employee group at the carrier to approve union representation.
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Qatar to serve Eritrea
Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways is to open services to the Eritrean capital, Asmara, towards the end of this year.
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Finnair hopes for cargo lift from new A350s
Finnair aims to capitalise on the additional belly cargo capacity of its new Airbus A350s, of which it will start taking delivery in the second half of next year.
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Finnair to roll out 'economy comfort' product by year-end
Oneworld carrier Finnair is to launch a new product offering additional legroom and amenities, dubbed "economy comfort", on its long-haul flights by the end of this year.
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China Airlines to set up new MRO firm
China Airlines has disclosed plans to set up a new MRO firm focusing on the maintenance of new generation aircraft, such as the Airbus A350.
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NewsFinnair details initial A350 routes
Airbus A350 XWB European launch customer Finnair will initially deploy its new aircraft on routes to Shanghai, Bangkok and Beijing when it enters service with the Oneworld carrier in the second half of next year.
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Japan to acquire two 777-300ERs for VIP role
The Japanese government plans to obtain two Boeing 777-300ER aircraft to replace a pair of 747-400s used for the VIP transport mission.
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Azul sets 1 Dec start date for USA flights
Brazil's Azul plans to begin its first international flights to the USA from 1 December.
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SIA confirms A380s to Auckland from October
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will upgauge seven weekly services from Singapore to Auckland from 27 October with Airbus A380s.