News from FlightGlobal – Page 968
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NewsKLM used 50/50 blend for first scheduled biofuel flight
KLM used a 50/50 blend of kerosene and biofuel derived from cooking oil in both engines of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft it operated today between Amsterdam...
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New Estonian Air chief embarks on strategy
Newly appointed Estonian Air chief executive Tero Taskila is aiming to hit the ground running, saying the carrier needs to have a strategy in place by September...
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Turkish Airlines chief puts focus on organic growth
Turkish Airlines chief executive Temel Kotil is putting the focus on organic growth as the airline continues to revamp its network following a rapid expansion...
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Rivals seek to keep Gulf carriers in check
The growing antagonism between legacy network carriers and the expanding Gulf airlines spilled over again at the IATA annual general meeting in Singapore,...
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Emirates and Delta to test new Atlantic route structure
Emirates and Delta Air Lines are embarking on a trial to provide greater route flexibility in the mid-Atlantic region which will also provide options for...
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NewsSIA inks deal for 15 more Airbus A330-300s
Singapore Airlines has reached an agreement with Airbus to lease another 15 A330-300s for its fleet. These aircraft will both replace older Boeing...
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SIA Engineering renews MRO contract with SIA Cargo
Maintenance, repair and overhaul firm SIA Engineering has renewed its services agreement with Singapore Airlines Cargo. The new agreement, commencing...
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NewsLiveTV to spread its wings with global in-flight television
As airlines all over the world move to bring in-flight entertainment and connectivity to passengers, JetBlue Airways subsidiary LiveTV is gearing up to go...
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Delta completes flat-bed installation on 777s and 767-400ERs
Delta Air Lines announced today that it has finished the installation of full flat-bed seats in its BusinessElite cabin onboard its Boeing 777 and 767-400ER...
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NewsMarket outlook: the battle to keep revenue above costs
Chris Tarry examines just how fragile the airline industry's recovery really is. Analysis by Flightglobal Insight
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Coup attempts to overthrow Avianova management
An apparent shareholder dispute at Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has resulted in members of the airline's senior management team being physically removed...
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PARIS: Skymark to offer lowest-density seating on A380
Skymark Airlines appears set to offer the lowest-density seating arrangement yet on the Airbus A380. It intends to configure the aircraft with just 394 seats, said president Shinichi Nishikubo at the Paris air show.
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NewsChinese firms order 88 A320s
China is placing orders for 88 Airbus A320-family aircraft, of which 42 will go to lessor ICBC Financial Leasing and another 46 to China Aviation Supplies...
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El Al lines up bid for Israir
El Al has begun talks with the major shareholder of Israeli carrier Israir, holding company IDB, in a bid to acquire the rival airline.
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NewsCourt orders Bangladesh's United Airways to repaint fleet
Bangladeshi carrier United Airways has been ordered to repaint its fleet and change its brand after a court case brought by US major United Airlines. Lawyers...
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National strikes severely impact Greece flights
Flights to and from Greece are being severely affected as two national strikes sweep across the country to protest the government's austerity plans.
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NewsEmbraer optimistic over forecast for regional jets
Embraer has raised its forecast for regional jets by 5% to 7,225 deliveries in the 30- to 120-seat sector over the next 20 years.
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NewsBoeing plans two-tiered ETOPS approval for 787
As it begins function and reliability (F&R) and extended twin-engine operations (ETOPS) testing on the 787, Boeing will have a two--phase implementation...
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FAA seeks to fine Boeing $1m
The US FAA has given Boeing 30 days to respond to a proposed $1.05 million civil penalty for "allegedly failing to correct a known problem in production...