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Avianca eyes July for board vote on United deal
Avianca's board expects to vote as early as next month on a proposed partnership with United Airlines, says Avianca majority owner German Efromovich.
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BA’s communication during IT shutdown 'not a failure': Walsh
The chief executive of British Airways parent IAG has defended the UK flag carrier’s communication to passengers during the recent major disruption that followed a power supply failure, suggesting “traditional media” had incorrectly reported the steps it took.
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Erratic control preceded military Tu-154's fatal descent
Documents apparently extracted from the Russian investigation into the military Tupolev Tu-154B crash in the Black Sea have given a more detailed insight into the circumstances of the accident.
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Virgin Australia to continue shunning major alliances
Virgin Australia remains focused on its bilateral tie-ups in key markets rather than seeking to participate in any of the major alliances, even with some of them now offering second-tier memberships.
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Copa foresees Wingo profit in 2018
Panama's Copa Airlines says its new Colombian low-cost affiliate Wingo is performing better than expected, but doesn't foresee it will produce a profit until 2018.
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Air Canada sees opportunity for closer ties with United
Air Canada sees an opportunity to forge a closer relationship with United Airlines, five years after the Star Alliance carriers last attempted a joint venture.
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American inks deal for $1.6bn investment at LAX
American Airlines and the operator of Los Angeles International airport have agreed to a $1.6 billion investment to improve the carrier's facilities.
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US airlines still committed to emissions scheme: IATA chief
US carriers are still committed to the Carbon Offset and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), says Alexandre de Juniac, IATA’s director-general, on the eve of the association’s AGM in Cancun.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Walsh sees de Juniac as strong voice for IATA
Outgoing chairman of IATA's board of governors Willie Walsh believes the association’s recruitment of Alexandre de Juniac has given it the right voice at a crucial time for the industry.
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EgyptAir and Kenya Airways begin cross-alliance codeshare
EgyptAir has begun codesharing with Kenya Airways.
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Southwest prepares for Fort Lauderdale concourse opening
Southwest Airlines is prepared to move into a new international concourse at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International airport later in June, with four new international destinations set to launch this weekend.
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NewsLevel fleet to reach five aircraft next year: IAG chief
IAG chief executive Willie Walsh has confirmed that the group's new budget long-haul carrier Level will expand its fleet next year and may add new bases to its network.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: The torrid tale of Thai and Nok
Some relationships are smooth from day one, some are on-again/off-again, finally ending in a breakup. Thai Airways' relationship with Nok Air probably fits the latter category.
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Norwegian adds Rome to transatlantic gateways
Norwegian will in November begin new US services from Rome Fiumicino, the latest European gateway in its rapidly expanding transatlantic network.
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NewsRussian authority orders Superjet rudder hinge checks
Russian authorities have ordered checks on the rudder hinge and actuator fittings on Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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Ryanair seeking 'firepower' from extra aircraft
Ryanair is seeking two to three extra additional aircraft to give it "more firepower" as it seeks to take advantage of "various opportunities in the market" in Europe, finance chief Neil Sorahan has indicated.
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American and United see significant basic economy upsell: analyst
More than half of the passengers who look at their no-frills basic economy fares at American Airlines and United Airlines are buying higher fare classes, Wolfe Research analysts report.
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NewsUnited hopes to raise regional jet scope limits
United Airlines president Scott Kirby hopes to convince its pilots to allow for more large regional jets in its fleet, as the carrier focuses on increasing connectivity over its hubs.
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Malindo to rebrand as Batik Malaysia in H2
Malindo Air will transition its name and branding to Batik Malaysia in the second half of this year.
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CSeries prices threaten 737 Max 7 'viability': Boeing
Bombardier's CSeries and its aggressive sales tactics threaten the very existence of Boeing's 737 Max 7 and the US aerospace industry, Boeing's vice-chairman Ray Conner told US trade officials last week.