News from FlightGlobal – Page 876
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Turkish Technic expects to regain EU line maintenance approval by Q4
The partial suspension of Turkish Technic's EASA Part 145 maintenance approval was due to the absence of B2 engineers at line maintenance stations. The...
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AirAsia X to lease six A330s from ILFC
AirAsia's long-haul operation, AirAsia X, is planning to lease six Airbus A330-300s from US firm International Lease Finance. The carrier, which already...
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Alaska Airlines grounds 737-400 after depressurisation
An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737-400 has been removed from service after cabin pressure was reduced following undisclosed "issues" with the electrical system...
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Porter launches first interline partnership with Qatar
Canada's Porter Airlines has launched its first interline partnership with Qatar Airways, as the airline seeks to add more partners later this year. The...
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NewsAmerican pilots reject tentative agreement, TWU ratifies
Pilots at American Airlines have rejected a tentative labour agreement from the carrier today, clearing the way for the bankruptcy court to rule on a motion...
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NewsAir Canada to launch LCC in 2013
Air Canada will launch a new low-cost carrier in 2013, say executives during an earnings call today. The Montreal-based airline would operate up to...
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NewsHKA closes all-business-class route to London Gatwick
Hong Kong Airlines is to axe its all-business-class service between London Gatwick and Hong Kong from 10 September, citing the weak economic outlook in Europe. It...
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Thai Smile to take over several Thai Airways' routes
Regional carrier Thai Smile will take over three of the routes previously owned by its parent carrier, Thai Airways, this year. Starting 16 August,...
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NewsCathay Pacific reports HK$935m net loss for H1 2012
Cathay Pacific posted a net loss of HK$935 million ($121 million) for the first half of 2012, a reversal from the net profit of HK$2.81 billion posted in...
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NewsCathay Pacific firms orders for 26 A350-1000s
Cathay Pacific has firmed an agreement with Airbus to convert 16 of its Airbus A350-900 aircraft on order into the larger -1000 variant and has exercised an option to purchase 10 new -1000s.
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Allegiant to launch two new Hawaii routes in 2013
Low-cost carrier Allegiant Air will launch non-stop service from two new mainland US markets to Hawaii in February 2013, taking its total number of planned...
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Tec4Jets extends MRO reach to airlines outside TUI
Belgian maintenance provider Tec4Jets has opened a line station at Menara International airport in Morocco. The company is a subsidiary of leisure...
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Armavia Superjets dormant as delivery dispute escalates
Armavia and Sukhoi are locked in a dispute over the delivery of Superjet 100s after the Armenian flag-carrier stopped operating its first aircraft, having...
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Eagle Air grounds services after finding Beech 1900D cracks
Air New Zealand has grounded its Eagle Air regional operations after hairline cracks were found in the tail area of a Beech 1900D turboprop during routine...
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Kenya Airways plans widespread staff cuts
Kenya Airways is planning a mass cull of staff as it attempts to return the airline to an even keel and lower a cost base it says is at "unsustainable levels". The...
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NewsAvation takes delivery of first ATR 72-600
Aircraft lessor Avation has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600 turboprop. The aircraft will be wet leased to Australian regional carrier Skywest...
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NewsAir India gets final clearance to take delivery of 787s
Air India has received the final approval from the government to start taking delivery of its first Boeing 787 aircraft. The country's cabinet committee...
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NewsHainan Airlines launches two new domestic services
Hainan Airlines started two new domestic services from Shenzhen on 1 August. The carrier will operate thrice weekly Shenzhen-Linyi and daily Shenzhen-Nanjing-Shenyang...
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NewsSilkAir signs LOI for 31 Boeing 737-8s, 23 737-800s
Singapore Airlines' regional carrier SilkAir has signed a letter of intent to purchase up to 68 new Boeing aircraft for its growth and fleet renewal plans....
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IN FOCUS: MRJ targets 50% of world's 70-100 seater regional jet market
Skywest's commitment for 100 Mitsubishi Regional Jets will likely be locked in as a firm contract in a week's time. Lawyers from both sides are now...