News from FlightGlobal – Page 862
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US Airways evaluating financing options for 17 aircraft
US Airways is evaluating financing options for 17 Airbus A321s and A330s with deliveries scheduled in 2013. Derek Kerr, chief financial officer of...
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Boeing studies new “sweet spot” for 787 windows
A key Boeing supplier says the airframer is considering spreading the electrochromic dimmable windows technology introduced on the 787 to other airliner...
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SIA to drop nonstop USA flights as Airbus buys back A340s
Singapore Airlines will terminate ultra-longhaul nonstop flights to Los Angeles and Newark in late-2013 after Airbus agreed to buy back the carrier's five...
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NewsSIA orders five A380s and 20 A350s, transfers 787s to Scoot
Singapore Airlines (SIA) is ordering five additional Airbus A380s and 20 more A350s to renew and expand its fleet.
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Air India puts 777-200LRs up for sale
Air India has put five of its Boeing 777-200LR aircraft for sale after failing in three earlier tenders to find a bidder that would take them on a dry lease. The...
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Lessors raise concerns over 'removed' Kingfisher components
Several Kingfisher Airlines aircraft that have been parked at various Indian airports have reportedly had parts and components stripped out of them. The...
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NewsVirgin closing on selection of 747-400 and A340-600 replacement
Virgin Atlantic expects to decide soon on a type to replace its Airbus A340-600s and Boeing 747-400s as part of its drive to phase out four-engined aircraft. The...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Air taxi industry is 'alive and kicking'
The death of the air taxi model has been greatly exaggerated - in the USA at least.
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NewsTurkish Airlines orders up to 20 777-300ERs
Turkish Airlines has announced an order for 15 Boeing 777-300ERs plus five options. Three of the aircraft will be delivered in 2014, followed by seven...
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Superjet International gears up for work on Interjet order
Superjet International has officially inaugurated its Venice-Tesera completions facility for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 regional aircraft as it gears up to...
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NewsIndian DGCA suspends Kingfisher's license
Kingfisher Airlines' air operator's certificate has been suspended by the Indian regulators after the carrier failed to convince them of its ability to resume...
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Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 lands safely with one engine
An Air New Zealand ATR 72-500 aircraft landed safely at Invercargill airport on Friday, 19 October 2012, after the crew shut down one of its engines during...
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Southwest and AirTran to offer
Low-cost carrier Southwest Airlines says passengers will get access to "hundreds" of new connecting itineraries early next year when it launches full codesharing...
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Al Baker lends support to third Heathrow runway
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has voiced his support for a third runway at London Heathrow airport in a speech to the Aviation Club in London...
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Gulf carriers no longer 'enemy number one' for legacy carriers: Al Baker
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker blasted his critics during an address to the Aviation Club in London on 17 October, saying that the Gulf carriers...
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NewsQantas CEO says Emirates deal a boon for Australian tourism
Qantas Airways chief executive Alan Joyce feels that the proposed alliance with Emirates will greatly benefit inbound tourism to Australia. "Emirates...
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Qantas to invest A$30 million in Brisbane maintenance facility
The Qantas Group will invest an additional A$30 million ($31.2 million) in its Brisbane heavy maintenance facility. The work will start immediately...
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NewsPICTURE: First Yakutia Superjet breaks cover
Siberian carrier Yakutia's first Sukhoi Superjet 100 has emerged in its full colour scheme, three years after the operator signed for a pair of the twinjets. Yakutia...
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SriLankan eyes Middle East services from new Hambantota airport
SriLankan Airlines will operate international flights out of the new Hambantota International Airport when it opens, with services to the Gulf and Middle...
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Aeronautical Engineers sees more demand for MD-80SF than 737-400SF
Florida's Aeronautical Engineers modification specialist predicts more conversions of the yet to be FAA certified 12-pallet Boeing MD-80SF than the 737-400...