News from FlightGlobal – Page 843
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Japan investigators find battery swelling on ANA 787
Japanese investigators have found swelling in the lithium-ion cells of the auxiliary power unit battery on the All Nippon Airways Boeing 787-8 that was involved in an emergency landing on 16 January.
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Malaysia Airlines confirms ATR order
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has confirmed an order for 20 ATR 72-600s and 16 options, which will go to its Firefly and MASWings subsidiaries.
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Lufthansa opens tender for 100 narrowbodies, eight widebodies
Boeing and Airbus are now entering into discussions with Lufthansa to claim newly-authorised orders for eight widebody aircraft and 100 single-aisle aircraft, the German flag carrier says today.
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Pilots need to be fully aware of automated system functions: ATSB
Pilots need to ensure that they have a thorough understanding of how automated flight systems work, says Australia's air accident investigator, following...
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Airbus to ditch lithium-ion batteries on A350
Airbus is opting to switch back to nickel-cadmium batteries for its A350 as a risk-reduction strategy, but insists the change will not affect entry into...
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Korean Air conducts due diligence on Czech Airlines
Korean Air Lines (KAL) is undertaking due diligence on the possible purchase of a stake in CSA Czech Airlines. A spokesperson for KAL confirmed that...
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American and US Airways network questions remain
American and US Airways executives say that the combined carrier will retain all of its existing hubs, but note that changes are possible. The new...
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BMI Regional adds three new routes from Bristol
BMI Regional will launch three new services from Bristol airport on 13 May. The airline will operate six times weekly nonstop flights from Bristol...
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Finnair expands use of full-flat business class seats
Finnair has rolled out full-flat business class seats across the majority of its long-haul Airbus A330 and A340 fleet. The Zodiac-made 'Vantage' seat...
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Air Berlin, Air Seychelles sign codeshare agreement
Air Seychelles and Air Berlin have signed a codeshare agreement for connecting flights via Abu Dhabi, effective immediately. The Seychellois flag carrier...
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Tec4Jets opens Lille line maintenance station
The MRO subsidiary of tour operator TUI, Tec4Jets, will open a line maintenance station at Lille airport in France on 1 April. The facility will operate...
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American and US Airways to merge
American Airlines and US Airways have announced plans to merge in an $11 billion deal that will create the largest airline in the world. The combined...
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American and US Airways agree to merger terms: reports
American Airlines and US Airways have agreed to terms of a potential merger, according to reports. Management from both airlines reached an agreement...
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JetBlue to add Fort Lauderdale, Austin flights from San Francisco
JetBlue Airways will add a second daily seasonal flight between San Francisco International airport and Austin-Bergstrom International airport starting 21...
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Budapest airport adds Malta and Rome flights
Budapest airport has expanded its route offering through higher Alitalia frequencies and a new Wizz Air route to Malta. Italy's flag carrier will initially...
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Air Arabia adds Baghdad to network
Air Arabia will launch direct flights from Sharjah to Baghdad on 10 March. The airline will initially operate the route thrice weekly, before adding...
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Icelandair increases 737 Max order
Icelandair has increased its commitment to the Boeing 737 Max by firming an order for 16 aircraft, up from its initial indication that it would take a dozen. The...
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Boeing warns about unclaimed 747-8 production slots
Boeing could be forced to slow down production or build unsold 747-8s after 2013, the company warns in a new filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission...
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Airbus Corporate Jets pins 2013 hopes on market rebound
Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ) hopes for a stronger sales performance during the coming 12 months after a "soft" market for VIP airliners in 2012 contributed to it adding only five gross orders to its backlog.
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Ryanair expects EU to block Aer Lingus takeover
The European Commission intends to block Ryanair's proposed takeover of Irish flag carrier Aer Lingus, the low-cost carrier announced on 12 February.