News from FlightGlobal – Page 865
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NewsSolar Impulse gets funding boost for round-the-world plan
Solar Impulse, the solar-powered aircraft project, received a boost to its bid to fly round the world in 2015 using only solar power thanks to an increased financial commitment from Bayer MaterialScience.
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NewsEmbraer offers improved E-175 to win Delta order
In one of the most hotly contested regional jet orders of the year, Embraer has raised the stakes by offering an enhanced version of the 76-seat Embraer E-175, according to an equities analyst.
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United plans Chicago-Shannon service, pushes into south
United Airlines will launch new seasonal service between Chicago O'Hare and Shannon, Ireland, as well as new flights to Fayetteville, North Carolina, and...
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Alaska Air appoints new VP of HR
Alaska Air Group has appointed Tammy Young as vice-president, human resource. As vice-president of human resources, she will oversee employee benefits,...
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Allegiant to offer wireless IFE streaming on 757s
Allegiant Air will be giving passengers the option of wirelessly streaming entertainment content to their personal electronic devices with Row 44's video-on-demand...
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GECAS signing breaks 800-order mark for 737 Max
Boeing's firm order count for the 737 Max climbed to 821 aircraft today after finalising a three-month-old commitment from General Electric Capital Aviation...
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Air Berlin considers MRO restructuring
Air Berlin is evaluating whether to merge its two base maintenance facilities in Dusseldorf and Munich, and whether it might need to move standard heavy...
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NewsThai Airways to increase flight frequencies on some routes
Thai Airways plans to increase frequencies on several routes starting 28 October. The Star Alliance member will increase its Bangkok-Yangon service...
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NewsROUTES: Frankfurt airport opens new A380-ready pier
Frankfurt airport unveils the latest stage of a major expansion programme today which will increase its Airbus A380-handling capabilities. At a cost...
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NewsROUTES: Dallas targets emerging markets for new routes
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NewsROUTES: Taipei Taoyuan aims to add destinations ahead of growth
Taipei's Taoyuan International Airport is aiming to add two destinations to its network annually. The airport wants to focus in particular on expanding...
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NewsROUTES: Etihad enters Saudi market with Nas Air codeshare
Etihad appears to have stolen a march on its competitors looking to expand into Saudi Arabia by signing a codeshare agreement with the country's low-cost...
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NewsROUTES: Turkish airlines ups Dublin frequency
Star Alliance carrier Turkish Airlines is to add three more flights to its daily Dublin service from next summer. The airline will add rotations on...
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NewsKingfisher suspends flights after declaring partial lockout
Kingfisher has suspended all flights until 4 October 2012 following its decision to declare a partial lockout. "Following a series of protracted and...
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NewsROUTES: Al Baker blasts Boeing’s 'failure' over 787 deliveries
Qatar Airways boss Akbar Al Baker is losing patience with Boeing over its failure to begin deliveries of the airline's 787, as delays are now threatening...
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NewsQatar Airways discusses A330 deal in wake of 787 delay
Frustrated by endless delays to its Boeing 787 delivery schedule, Qatar Airways is understood to have initiated discussions with Airbus about a major A330...
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NewsROUTES: Brussels leads the honour in awards
Brussels airport took the top honour at this year's World Routes Awards. Judges recognised the airport's success in route development, securing 11...
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NewsGol orders 60 737 Max aircraft
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has placed an order for 60 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, to be delivered from 2018. The new aircraft will help the airline...
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Atran selects ASC for 737 component support
Russia's Atran Airlines has contracted UK-based Airlines Services Components for rotable equipment support on its Boeing 737 freighter fleet. The carrier...
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ROUTES: Birmingham growth continues with more THY flights
Turkish Airlines is increasing its Istanbul-Birmingham flight frequency from seven to 10 a week, providing the UK airport a further boost after a summer...