News from FlightGlobal – Page 959
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SpiceJet mulls partnerships with non-Indian carriers
Indian low-cost carrier SpiceJet is exploring the possibility of partnering other low-fare and full-service carriers.
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NewsSIA orders eight more Boeing 777-300ERs
Singapore Airlines (SIA) will order eight more Boeing 777-300ERs to support growth plans for the coming year. The carrier will operate the aircraft...
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AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines detail cross-ownership deal
Plans for a major cross-ownership agreement have been confirmed by Malaysia's two biggest carriers under which low-cost carrier AirAsia's parent Tune Air...
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Khazanah director joins AirAsia board
Datuk Azman Yahya, a director at Malaysia Airlines largest shareholder Khazanah Nasional, has joined the AirAsia board as a non-independent, non-executive...
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Fernandes joins MAS board, Azmil steps down as MD
Malaysia Airlines has confirmed AirAsia chief executive Tony Fernandes will join the board as a non-independent, non-executive director. The two Malaysian...
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Garuda Indonesia firms order for 15 A320s, 10 A320neos
Garuda Indonesia has firmed up an order with Airbus for 15 A320s and 10 A320neos.
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NewsVIDEO: ANA unveils first 787 configuration
All Nippon Airways has unveiled the long-awaited configuration of the first 787 to enter service, outfitting...
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Economic fears cloud airline profit hopes
Stock markets crashing around the world, amid renewed concerns over the potential spreading of the Eurozone debt crisis and weak US recovery, spell out a...
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NewsDragonair names Yeung as new chief executive
Hong Kong's Dragonair has appointed Patrick Yeung as its new chief executive, effective 16 August. He succeeds James Tong, who has been at the helm...
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NewsCebu Pacific signs firm order for 30 A321neos
Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific has finalised a firm order for 30 Airbus A321neo aircraft, bringing its total A320 family orders to 71.
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NewsMAS, AirAsia shares suspended amid share swap speculation
The shares of Malaysia Airline System (MAS) and AirAsia have been suspended from trading on the country's stock exchange, amid local media speculation about...
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Boeing restarts 787 structural deliveries
Boeing has restarted structural deliveries to its 787 final assembly line in Everett, Washington, ending a month-long hold that was aimed at allowing its...
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Lufthansa looks at BMI slot lease but not closure
Lufthansa has floated the possibility of leasing BMI slots as part of its effort to improve the struggling UK carrier's results, as it insists it is not...
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Tiger Airways Australia suspension extended to 11 August
Tiger Airways Australia's suspension has been extended by at least another week after a court hearing was adjourned again.
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Spirit Aero bullish on 737 re-engining
Boeing 737 structural supplier Spirit AeroSystems anticipates playing a key role in the re-engined version of the narrowbody, and believes it is able to...
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US Congress reaches deal to end FAA shutdown
Members of the US Senate and House of Representatives have reached an agreement for a funding extension for FAA to end a partial shutdown of the agency that...
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NewsSouthwest ready to discuss re-engined 737 with Boeing
Southwest Airlines management said today that it is "anxious to sit down with Boeing" to better understand the airframer's recently-announced re-engined...
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Thai Airways' regional subsidiary to operate A320s
Thai Airways International's new regional carrier will operate up to 11 Airbus A320s on its domestic and short-haul services.
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Boeing completes 747-8F certification flight testing
Boeing has completed certification flight testing of its 747-8 freighter, capping a flight test programme that has brought considerable challenges, but also...
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FAA workers, projects and trust fund remain in limbo
Thousands of US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) employees remained on furlough and billions of dollars in infrastructure projects stayed stalled as...