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Jazeera to open London when winter season begins
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has confirmed plans to open a London service at the beginning of the winter season.
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Southwest launches broad effort to tackle looming pilot shortage
Southwest Airlines is seeking to head off a potential pilot shortage through a new partnership with several industry players that could provide the airline with up to 400 additional pilots annually.
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PICTURES: Emirates livery adorns 777-9 folding wingtips
Emirates has released photos of one of its first Boeing 777-9 aircraft, featuring the UAE flag on the type's trademark folding wingtips.
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JetSmart to double its Argentinian fleet by April 2020
Chile-based low-cost carrier JetSmart has disclosed plans to consolidate its Argentinian domestic presence by adding more aircraft and routes before April 2020, the first anniversary of its operations in country.
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Finnair promotes carbon reduction initiative
Nordic carrier Finnair will operate in August two transatlantic flights with a biofuel blend as part of its environmental "Push for change" initiative.
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Air France shows interest in A220 stretch
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has indicated that the group would be interested in a stretch version of the Airbus A220, as a means of invigorating its French-based short- and medium-haul network.
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Hong Kong protests cause massive flight disruption
Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines have cancelled a large number of flights in and out of Hong Kong, as ongoing city-wide protests against an unpopular extradition bill wear on.
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DOT tentatively approves Delta-Air France-KLM-Virgin deal
The US Department of Transportation has tentatively granted antitrust immunity to the joint venture proposed by Delta Air Lines, Air France, KLM and Virgin Atlantic Airways.
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BA sees no impact on bookings from Brexit uncertainty
British Airways has not detected any change in ticket bookings as a result of uncertainty around Brexit.
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Ryanair plans job cuts amid Max delays and lack of resignations
Irish low-cost operator Ryanair has told staff to expect job cuts in the coming months.
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VietJet first half profit rises 11% as growth continues
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air's consolidated profit before tax for the first half rose 11% to D2.4 trillion ($104 million) as it continued to scale up its operations.
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Atlas earnings dampened by trade headwinds in second quarter
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings swung to profit during the second quarter despite drags on earnings including trade tensions, higher heavy maintenance and lower cargo and passenger flight demand from its military customers.
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Cathay Dragon to operate seasonal Niigata, Tokushima flights
Cathay Pacific's subsidiary Cathay Dragon is starting two routes during the winter season, with flights from Hong Kong to Niigata and Tokushima in Japan.
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Regulator flags concern over Qantas buying Alliance stake
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has flagged concerns that Qantas's acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines in February could reduce competition on some scheduled routes and in the charter market.
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Air France evaluates A330neo as A380 replacement
Air France-KLM intends to replace the French flag carrier’s fleet of 10 Airbus A380s with no more than nine long-haul twinjets.
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Vietnam Airlines weighs narrowbody, regional jet options
Vietnam Airlines is exploring an order for 50 narrowbodies and up to 15 regional jets as it puts plans for a long-range widebody on the backburner.
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NewsGaruda unlikely to breach debt covenants as outlook brightens
Garuda Indonesia is optimistic that it will not breach key debt covenants as its financial situation is looking stronger this year.
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NewsHawaiian forecasts revenue dip as Q2 profit slides
Hawaiian Airlines forecast declines for its third quarter while reporting $57 million in net profit for the second quarter, lower than $79 million during that quarter in 2018.
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Air Canada extends 737 Max cancellations amid Q2 profit
Calgary-based carrier Air Canada is extending the grounding of its 24 Boeing 737 Max aircraft until January.
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NewsAir France-KLM signs for up to 120 A220s
Air France-KLM has signed for up to 120 Airbus A220-300s as part of a fleet renewal plan disclosed today.