News from FlightGlobal – Page 808
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NewsKorean Air orders more Boeing widebodies
Korean Air has finalised an order for 12 Boeing aircraft, including five 747-8s, six 777-300ERs and one 787, according to a Boeing media release.
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NewsIraqi government approves CS300 acquisition
Iraq's government has approved an agreement under which it will acquire five Bombardier CSeries jets rather than additional CRJ900s.
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EasyJet to add 10 new UK routes in summer 2014
EasyJet will add 10 new domestic and international destinations from the UK as part of its 2014 summer schedule.
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Ethiopian to fly to Singapore
Ethiopian Airlines is to open a new route from Addis Ababa to Singapore on 3 December, marking the only direct service between the two countries.
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Delta plans Pacific network restructuring in 2014
Delta Air Lines plans to restructure its Pacific network as it expands its international operations at Seattle Tacoma International airport in 2014.
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NewsAerolineas signs for 20 737-800s
Aerolineas Argentinas has formalised an agreement for 20 Boeing 737-800 aircraft in a deal valued at $1.8 billion at list prices.
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Korean Air thrives on diversification unit
The aerospace division of Korean Air, known as KAL-ASD, has developed into a broadly diversified business with a broad range MRO, aerospace and development programmes.
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Air Arabia eyes first Chinese routes for launch in 2014
Air Arabia plans to launch its first flights to China in early 2014 and is seeking regulatory permission to operate into new markets in West Africa.
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NewsVivaAerobus orders 52 A320 family aircraft
Mexican low-cost carrier VivaAerobus has signed an agreement to buy 52 Airbus A320 family aircraft, and will shed its all-Boeing 737 fleet by 2016.
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Emirates and Virgin America widen partnership
Virgin America and Emirates are expanding their partnership by allowing their frequent flyer members to earn and redeem points on each other's networks.
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NewsOman Air studies move to 50-strong fleet by 2017
Oman Air is evaluating plans to accelerate its near-term growth as part of efforts to move into profitability.
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Lufthansa to extend seat-reservation service
Lufthansa is to offer all economy-class passengers the opportunity to reserve their seat in advance.
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China Eastern plans new services, frequency increases for winter schedule
China Eastern Airlines plans to launch new services and raise frequencies on a number of international routes, as part of its winter schedule, which begins on 27 October.
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NewsBombardier identifies CDB as first CSeries buyer in China
Bombardier has identified China's CDB Leasing as a previously undisclosed potential buyer for 15 CSeries aircraft.
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SAS-branded ATR 72-600 enters Jet Time fleet
Danish operator Jet Time has taken delivery of the first ATR 72-600 with which it will conduct regional services for Scandinavian Airlines.
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Finnair closes second A321 sale and leaseback with Nomura
Finnair has closed the sale and leaseback of a new Airbus A321 delivery with a Japanese aircraft leasing company Nomura Babcock & Brown (NBB) in a transaction arranged by US-based lessor BBAM.
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NewsATR releases more details on Lao Airlines crash
ATR has released more details on the crash of a Lao Airlines ATR 72-600 near Pakse on 16 October that killed all 44 passengers and five crew on board.
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Aeroflot seeks eight new 737-800s from lessors
Aeroflot Russian Airlines is considering adding eight new Boeing 737-800s to its fleet from four operating leasing companies.
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NewsIberia unveils new colour scheme
Spanish carrier Iberia has unveiled a new colour scheme, its first major livery change in decades, which will be implemented from the end of November.
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Air France-KLM strengthens connections to Brazil
Air France-KLM is improving its connections to Brazil through the launch of a new route to Brasilia as well as increasing frequency and capacity, or introducing newer aircraft, on other routes.