News from FlightGlobal – Page 798
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SINGAPORE: Air Costa orders up to 100 Embraer E2s
Indian start-up Air Costa has signed for up to 100 Embraer E2 regional jets at the Singapore air show.
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Norwegian gains Irish AOC
Ireland has granted Norwegian Air International an air operator's certificate and operating licence.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Nok Air to order 15 737s
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air has committed to order 15 Boeing 737s.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Amedeo firms up 20 A380s
Lessor Amedeo, formerly known as Doric Lease, has firmed up its previously announced commitment for 20 Airbus A380s.
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NewsRepublic to remove 27 aircraft in face of pilot shortage
Republic Airways will remove 27 regional jets with up to 50 seats in 2014, as a lack of qualified pilots forces it to reduce its fleet and analysts say could put its Bombardier CSeries order in jeopardy.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic trials wearable technology at Heathrow
Virgin Atlantic staff are using Google Glass and Sony SmartWatch 2 technology as part of a pilot scheme aimed at boosting customer service.
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NewsSINGAPORE: VietJet Air firms deal for up to 100 A320s
VietJet Air has signed orders and commitments for up to 100 A320 family aircraft at the Singapore air show.
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NewsVolaris leases 16 A320neo family aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has leased 16 new Airbus A320neo family aircraft, including its first larger A321neo.
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Lufthansa rejigs 747-8 delivery schedule
Lufthansa has slightly accelerated its Boeing 747-8 delivery schedule as aircraft become available earlier than expected.
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Air France to codeshare on Air Malta routes
SkyTeam carrier Air France is to codeshare with Air Malta on services to two French cities.
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NewsSINGAPORE: Cargo slump big worry for Asia-Pacific airlines - Tyler
The depressed cargo market is the major concern of the Asia-Pacific airlines as the sector makes up a significant part of their business, says IATA director general Tony Tyler.
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NewsSINGAPORE: CSeries customer orders three more CS300s
An existing Bombardier CSeries customer who remains unidentified has ordered an additional CS300s, boosting the airframer's CSeries firm order backlog to above 200 aircraft.
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NewsLufthansa confirms Spohr as new chief executive
Lufthansa Group has confirmed Carsten Spohr as its new chief executive.
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NewsILFC and Libyan convert all A350-800s to -900s
Libyan Airlines and lessor ILFC have each converted their orders for the Airbus A350-800 to the larger -900, with Libyan Airlines ordering an additional pair of -900s under its revised agreement.
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NewsBA yet to decide on fate of 747 damaged in Johannesburg
British Airways has yet to make its decision whether to repair the Boeing 747-400 that struck a building whilst taxiing at Johannesburg airport on 22 December 2013, says the carrier’s managing director for brands and customer experience.
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TUI trims first-quarter loss
TUI made a £166 million ($270 million) pre-tax loss in its first quarter ended 31 December 2013, an improvement on the same period of 2012, when it incurred a £181 million loss.
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NewsBoeing to announce Indian Max order at Singapore Airshow
Boeing is set to announce its first Indian customer for the 737 Max at the Singapore Airshow next week.
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NewsAlaska Airlines approves new online streaming service for fleet
Alaska Airlines has approved a plan to begin installing in one year a still undisclosed online streaming service across the fleet for in-flight entertainment.
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NewsPICTURES: SilkAir takes delivery of first Boeing 737
SilkAir has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737-800, marking the start of its transition to an all Boeing fleet.
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NewsAvianca temporarily grounds Fokker 50 fleet
Avianca has temporarily grounded its fleet of Fokker 50 turboprops, following an engine malfunction in Cali.