News from FlightGlobal – Page 888
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NewsLonrho acquisition brings FastJet closer to reality
Sir Stelios Haji-Ioannou's plans to launch a low-cost carrier in Africa have moved a step closer to reality, following the acquisition of Lonrho Aviation...
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NewsBA to operate premium A318s under new subsidiary
British Airways is establishing a new subsidiary through which to operate its premium transatlantic services from London City, a decision which appears linked to possible additional financing.
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JAL adds San Diego service, boosts New Delhi frequency
Japan Airlines (JAL) will start a new nonstop service between Tokyo Narita and San Diego on 2 December. The four-times-weekly service will be a joint...
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Cebu Pacific seeks traffic rights to Oman
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has filed an application with the country's Civil Aeronautics Board to allocate traffic rights for Oman. In...
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Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies inks MRO deal with Ethiopian
Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) has inked a seven-year integrated component solutions deal with Ethiopian Airlines for 19 Boeing 737 Next Generation...
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Virgin America signs interline agreement with JAL
Virgin America has signed a new interline agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL). JAL operates to Virgin America's base at San Francisco from Tokyo Haneda...
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NewsBoeing postpones 787 surge line activation until 4Q
Boeing has quietly postponed activating an already constructed surge line set up for building more new 787s in Everett, Washington, until at least late September....
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NewsFedEx MD-11F diverted after fire suppression system deploys
A FedEx Boeing MD-11 freighter flying from Almaty International Airport in Kazakhstan to Cologne-Bonn Airport in Germany made an unexpected diversion to...
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Ecuador's TAME to launch Bogota and Caracas flights
Ecuador's state owned airline TAME has confirmed plans to relaunch its international operations, initially with a route to Bogota in July that may be extended...
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IATA: Governments biggest impediment to airline growth – CEOs
Governments are possibly the biggest impediment to the growth of the industry, panellists at a forum comprising airline chief executives pointed out here...
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IATA: Blue Panorama still on track for Superjets
Italian carrier Blue Panorama insists it will hold on to its order for Sukhoi Superjet 100s, having cooled on a proposed merger with Alitalia. Blue...
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IATA: Association moves to develop global distribution standards
IATA's new partnership approach is flowering in the distribution field, with the association moving on from several years of beating up the global distribution...
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NewsIATA: Industry needs partnerships to grow – Tyler
Two words that have cropped up time and time again from Tony Tyler here at the annual general meeting are "growth" and "partnership". "Our industry's...
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NewsFlybe confident despite rising losses
Flybe remains optimistic that it can take advantage of further consolidation in Europe's regional airline industry despite slumping to a pre-tax loss of...
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IATA: Stability key to Egyptian tourism lift – minister
Egyptian civil aviation minister Hussein Massoud believes the concerted efforts to recover the country's shattered tourism market are progressing well, even...
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IATA: Long-haul, low-cost not in Cathay's plans
Cathay Pacific chief executive John Slosar is hoping the recent easing in the fuel burden for airlines is here to stay, as Brent crude barrel prices dipped...
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IATA: Ethiopian targets Brazil with Sao Paulo route
Ethiopian Airlines is aiming to begin Sao Paulo services this year, having identified Brazil as a crucial market, and intends to feed the flights with its...
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IATA: Oneworld membership to push SriLankan towards profitability
Alliance membership will help grow network, customers and expand airline's footprint in Asia
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NewsIATA: SriLankan Airlines to join Oneworld
Oneworld will this morning unveil SriLankan Airlines as its latest member elect during the annual general meeting in Beijing.
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NewsA380 wing-cracks to require eight-week repair downtime
Airbus A380 operators face a 30,000 man-hour repair programme to address wing-crack issues that have dogged the airliner which will require an eight-week...