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Aer Lingus plans Hartford A321LR launch
Aer Lingus plans to introduce the Airbus A321LR on flights to Hartford in July, marking the debut of the long-range narrowbody to the North Atlantic market.
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O'Leary to head Ryanair group under new IAG-like structure
Ryanair is to appoint a new chief executive to run the primary airline operation as current chief Michael O'Leary moves up to a group leadership role to oversee a transition of the company's structure.
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New Delhi pumped around Rs40bn into Air India
New Delhi has budgeted only a token amount to support Air India's continuing turnaround for the year to April 2020, after documents revealed that it has received Rs39.8 billion ($596 million) this financial year.
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Cebu Pacific targets to boost ancillary revenue
Cebu Pacific Air is targeting up to a 10% increase in ancillary over the next three years, and has set up a new team to focus on driving that business.
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American to add seats in Phoenix with A321neo
American Airlines plans to debut its new Airbus A321neo at its Phoenix Sky Harbor hub in April after taking delivery of its first aircraft today.
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GetJet receives first widebody
Lithuanian carrier GetJet has taken delivery of an Airbus A330-300, the first widebody to join the wet-lease operator's fleet.
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Qantas must show consumer benefits of Alliance takeover: chief
Qantas must convince Australian regulators of the consumer benefits that would accrue from its planned takeover of Alliance Airlines if it is to be successful, chief executive Alan Joyce has acknowledged.
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Qatar to hold discussions over Oneworld grievances
Qatar Airways is to hold discussions with Oneworld over its grievances with the alliance, but has yet to advance its threat to withdraw from the group.
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Air France adds own name to Hop unit's branding
Air France HOP is the tweaked brand name under which the French flag carrier will henceforth operate regional flights.
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Virgin Australia concerned by Qantas move on Alliance Airlines
Virgin Australia has raised concerns that Qantas’s acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines and its desire to take control of the independent carrier could impact competition in the Australian market.
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Qantas takes 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines, eyes control
Qantas has signalled that it intends to take a majority stake Alliance Airlines, having acquired a 19.9% stake in the Brisbane-headquartered operator.
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United expects first premium-heavy 767 in February
United Airlines expects its first Boeing 767-300ER with an expanded business class cabin in February.
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SAS to implement carbon-offset for loyalty bookings
Scandinavia’s SAS is to introduce a new carbon-offset scheme which will encompass all tickets booked through its loyalty programme EuroBonus.
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AirAsia ups claim against Malaysia Airports by MYR80 million
AirAsia and AirAsia X have increased their claim against Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) by around MYR80 million ($19.5 million), as it presses for mediation with the airport operator.
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Cebu Pacific to double widebody fleet; issues RFI
Cebu Pacific is looking to order up to 16 new widebody aircraft, and has requested for Airbus and Boeing to provide more information about its A330neo and 787.
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FAA on verge of awarding Vietnam category 1 status: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could grant Vietnam catetory 1 status in the coming weeks, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries.
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Garuda considers majority stake in Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia is studying its options about a 51% stake in Sriwijaya Air through low-cost unit Citilink.
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Flydubai to add Uzbekistan to network
Flydubai is to compete with Uzbekistan Airways when it adds services to Tashkent in Uzbekistan later this year.
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Norwegian open to 'consolidation' talks after IAG exit
Norwegian remains willing to "engage in consolidation discussions" after IAG's recent confirmation it will not bid again for the carrier, but says no such talks are currently ongoing.
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SIA inaugurates digital innovation lab
Singapore Airlines (SIA) inaugurated a digital innovation lab in Singapore on 29 January, bearing the name 'KrisLab'.