News from FlightGlobal – Page 866
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ROUTES: St Vincent and Grenadines airport on course for 2013 opening
Everything remains on course for St Vincent and the Grenadines' Argyle International Airport to open in late 2013, according to Glen Beache, chief executive...
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ROUTES: AEA warns austerity moves will damage EU aviation
European governments must not harm future aviation development by cutting back on infrastructure investment or overburdening the industry with regulation,...
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ROUTES: Budapest targets long-haul as recovery continues
Budapest Airport (stand N24) is on the lookout for new long-haul operators as it continues its rapid rebuilding after the collapse of home carrier Malev...
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Transaero establishes Vnukovo MRO base
Russia's Transaero has set up a line maintenance base at Moscow Vnukovo airport to support its fleet of Boeing widebody aircraft. The carrier will...
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ROUTES: LAX gearing up to accommodate big jets and new routes
Visiting LA? You'll love the beaches and you won't want to miss Disneyland. While in town, walk with the stars in Hollywood and enjoy the great shopping.
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ROUTES: Guide to airline start-ups and groundings in 2012
High-profile airline groundings may have dominated much of the news this year, but there are a number of new kids on the block
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ROUTES: Mumbai airport to add 11 destinations to network
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (CSIA) is targeting 11 new destinations for its network over the next two years. At the top of its...
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ROUTES: Heathrow debate has regional implications
News that Patrick McLoughlin, the UK's new transport secretary, has postponed his decision over Heathrow's third runway until after the next General Election...
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ROUTES: BA to raise Dublin flight frequency
British Airways will operate eight daily return flights from London Heathrow to Dublin this winter, resuming services on the route after a 20-year absence,...
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ROUTES: Etihad’s Hogan flattered by Emirates' Australian strategy
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan took the opportunity during his opening address at the World Route Development Strategy Summit to express his...
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ROUTES: Abu Dhabi's Rotana grows domestic operations
While Etihad Airways has been making waves on the international stage, Abu Dhabi's new domestic operator Rotana Jet is ramping up its network after launching...
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ROUTES: New Istanbul airport capacity will power Turkish Airlines growth
Additional capacity from a new airport in Istanbul is crucial to the continued growth at Turkish Airlines, says its president and chief executive Temel Kotil,...
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ROUTES: Seawings expands seaplane business in Abu Dhabi
One new tourist attraction in the UAE is making somewhat of a splash. Seaplane operator Seawings, having successfully developed a business in Dubai, is now...
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ROUTES: Dublin airport expects rush of Irish diaspora visitors in 2013
Ireland's diaspora are being called home in 2013 to reconnect with its roots and follow the example of US president "Barack O'Bama" - as the Irish sometimes...
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ROUTES: Forum tackles the issues changing the face of the industry
The Airline Business World Air Forum lands in Amsterdam on 23-24 October, where airline leaders will discuss the trends that are changing the face of the industry.
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ROUTES: Orbis flying eye hospital touches down in Abu Dhabi
Eye-care charity Orbis has flown its flying eye hospital to Abu Dhabi to welcome Routes delegates onboard the aircraft and showcase its work training ocular...
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THY prioritises widebody twins ahead of A380/747-8I decision
Fast-growing Turkish Airlines sees a need for an aircraft with the capacity of the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 but is focused on acquiring more widebody...
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The dangers of flying in Nepal
Today's fatal crash of a Dornier 228-200 in Nepal was the second in the mountainous country this year and adds to a dreadful safety record of nine fatal...
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PAL orders 10 A330s for $2.5bn
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has exercised options to buy 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft for $2.5 billion, with deliveries planned in 2013-2014. The deal...
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IN FOCUS: Engine makers prepare to do battle on 777X
Boeing has enjoyed two decades of sales success with its flagship widebody twinjet family, but how are the engine makers preparing for the next generation 777X?