News from FlightGlobal – Page 855
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IN FOCUS: Chinese growth to reshape global aviation industry landscape
China is one of the great long-term hopes for the global economy and its air transport market is set for huge growth over the coming years. This will dramatically change its aviation landscape, but brings with it challenges of its own
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NewsBombardier delivers first Learjet 85 wing to Wichita
Bombardier has shipped the first set of completed wings for the Learjet 85 to the final assembly plant in Wichita, Kansas.
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Qatar Airways deploys first 787 on Dubai route
Qatar Airways has started operating its newly received Boeing 787 on commercial routes, deploying the aircraft on four daily services from Doha to Dubai. The...
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Cathay confronts possible 'structural change' in cargo business
Cathay Pacific is studying whether there has been a structural change in the business model for the cargo market as a result of high fuel prices and the...
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Xiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam alliance
China's Xiamen Airlines has become the 19th member of the SkyTeam alliance. The airline is also the fourth member from China to join the alliance. The...
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Cathay eyes new European and North American points with A350-900
Cathay Pacific believes that the superior "economics" of the Airbus A350-900 will allow the airline to open up more than a dozen new points in Europe and...
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NewsCathay mulls low-cost venture as Jetstar Hong Kong's approval looms
Cathay Pacific believes that there must be "fair and reciprocal" opportunities for all airlines when an application from a proposed Hong Kong-based low-cost...
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Malaysia Airlines secures M$5.3bn to finance eight Airbus aircraft
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has secured an Islamic bond facility to raise up to ringgit (M$) 5.3 billion ($1.73 billion) for the financing of eight Airbus aircraft. The...
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IN FOCUS: The MRO landscape in North America continues to evolve
With specialist maintenance units closing and relatively slow demand growth predicted for North America, many airlines are starting to reassess their MRO...
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IN FOCUS: Airports look to IT to help share the loads
There's a quiet mindset change under way in airport IT departments. It is a fresh, customer-focused approach to enabling and integrating business for their...
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ALTA: Interjet adds 10 SSJ options, signs engine support deal
Mexico's Interjet has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sukhoi SSJ100 through deals to extend its commitments to the Russian 100-seater along with a maintenance...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots set to soar
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched to the limit, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots
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IN FOCUS: How LAX is positioning for future growth
As Tolstoy might have observed, modern airports are all alike, but legacy airports have their own legacies to overcome. London Heathrow's troubles...
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NewsEasyJet edges closer to new aircraft order
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is continuing its evaluations of new products from Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier as it advances towards a sizeable order for delivery...
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Vietnam International Bank to finance Vietnam Airlines A321
Vietnam International Bank has agreed to finance one Airbus A321 bought by Vietnam Airlines, marking its first foray into the aircraft financing market. The...
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Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia expand codeshare deal
Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare deal with Virgin Australia to cover destinations in Australia, Asia and Europe. The codeshare agreement...
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NewsUnited pilot agreement allows for up to 255 large RJs
The tentative agreement between United Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) would allow for an increase in the number of large regional aircraft...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Pilot's guide to surviving an inflight upset
LOSS OF control may not be the most frequently occurring type of accident, but when it does occur the outcome is usually catastrophic. Global airline...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots is set to grow
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots, warns an expert...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Multicrew pilot licence numbers grow as it approaches proof of concept
With ICAO set to give its verdict on the multicrew pilot licence next year, a champion of the qualification has restated the case for a competency-based training culture...