News from FlightGlobal – Page 945
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Vueling to launch daily Heathrow-Palma de Mallorca flights
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling will launch daily flights from London Heathrow to Palma de Mallorca with the introduction of its summer timetable on 23...
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SpiceJet to launch three new international services
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet plans to launch three new international services. It will operate daily services from Kochi to Male and Dubai starting...
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NewsQatar 787 to make Heathrow debut on 13 December
Qatar Airways will launch Doha-London Heathrow services using its new Boeing 787 on 13 December. It will be the first airline to serve the UK using...
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Boeing keeps 787-9 on schedule, still working double-stretched variant
Boeing executives say the 787-9 is still on schedule and under-weight, but the 787-10 needs a "little more work" before the company is authorised to offer...
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Hello to be closed down after investor search fails
Insolvent Swiss carrier Hello will be finally wound down after attempts to find a new investor fell through. The Basle-based charter and wet-lease...
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NewsAirbus renews efforts to place A330s with El Al
Airbus is again tabling an A330 lease-deal to Israeli flag-carrier El Al as stop-gap until the new-generation A350 becomes available.
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Nordic states insist SAS rescue package is not illegal aid
SAS Group's three government owner states believe their proposed participation in the company's restructuring is based on market terms, and that their assistance will help lead to the sale of national shareholdings in the airline company.
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NewsGol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff
Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning...
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ALTA urges governments to shore up Latin infrastructure
Senior stakeholders from across the industry signed a joint declaration at the ALTA Airline Leaders Forum calling for Latin American and Caribbean Governments...
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A320 testbed to trial automated airborne separation
Airbus is to use its A320 test airframe to conduct in-flight trials of a fully-automated separation assurance system to maintain spacing behind other aircraft.
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Indonesia aims to absorb 60% of local MRO work
Indonesia wants to double its MRO capabilities over the next five years to absorb up to 60% of local aircraft maintenance work. The country now only...
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NewsStar not interested in Gulf carriers despite rivals’ gains: Schwab
Star Alliance remains stoically convinced that it does not need a Gulf carrier within its ranks, despite being left in the cold after recent accords between...
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IN FOCUS: Chinese growth to reshape global aviation industry landscape
China is one of the great long-term hopes for the global economy and its air transport market is set for huge growth over the coming years. This will dramatically change its aviation landscape, but brings with it challenges of its own
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NewsBombardier delivers first Learjet 85 wing to Wichita
Bombardier has shipped the first set of completed wings for the Learjet 85 to the final assembly plant in Wichita, Kansas.
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Qatar Airways deploys first 787 on Dubai route
Qatar Airways has started operating its newly received Boeing 787 on commercial routes, deploying the aircraft on four daily services from Doha to Dubai. The...
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Cathay confronts possible 'structural change' in cargo business
Cathay Pacific is studying whether there has been a structural change in the business model for the cargo market as a result of high fuel prices and the...
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Xiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam alliance
China's Xiamen Airlines has become the 19th member of the SkyTeam alliance. The airline is also the fourth member from China to join the alliance. The...
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Cathay eyes new European and North American points with A350-900
Cathay Pacific believes that the superior "economics" of the Airbus A350-900 will allow the airline to open up more than a dozen new points in Europe and...
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NewsCathay mulls low-cost venture as Jetstar Hong Kong's approval looms
Cathay Pacific believes that there must be "fair and reciprocal" opportunities for all airlines when an application from a proposed Hong Kong-based low-cost...
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Malaysia Airlines secures M$5.3bn to finance eight Airbus aircraft
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has secured an Islamic bond facility to raise up to ringgit (M$) 5.3 billion ($1.73 billion) for the financing of eight Airbus aircraft. The...