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Gol to complete extra legroom seat retrofits by December
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol plans to complete the addition of extra legroom Gol+ seats to its Boeing 737 fleet by the end of the year.
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NewsA330neo, 787 availability key to Ryanair transatlantic hopes
Ryanair still wants to launch a low-fare, transatlantic carrier with either Airbus or Boeing widebodies, but only if it can take delivery of 40 to 50 newly-acquired aircraft within a two-year period at opportunistic prices, says chief executive Michael O’Leary.
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NewsPICTURE: Southwest unveils new livery
Southwest Airlines has unveiled a new livery and branding, months ahead of the completion of its integration with AirTran Airways.
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NewsRyanair orders up to 200 197-seat 737 Max jets
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is ordering up to 200 Boeing 737 Max aircraft, which will be configured with a higher-density seat layout unveiled by the airframer earlier this year.
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Air Tahiti Nui picks Sabena for more A340 checks
Pacific carrier Air Tahiti Nui has agreed a heavy maintenance pact with Sabena Technics covering a pair of Airbus A340s.
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NewsAAR sees widebody MRO work returning stateside
Demand in the USA for MRO work on widebody aircraft is on the rise as airlines increasingly chose to have such work completed stateside, according to MRO service provider AAR.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Virgin strengthens in key transatlantic markets
Virgin Atlantic's decision to scrap four international routes and focus on strengthening its transatlantic services marks the latest chapter in a battle for dominance in this key market – one in which the UK carrier and partner Delta Air Lines is joined by British Airways/American Airlines and United Airlines among ...
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NewsBoeing delivers first GE-powered 787-9
Boeing has delivered the first GE Aviation-powered 787-9 off the production line to United Airlines, which also becomes the first North American customer to receive the stretched model of the Dreamliner.
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IrAn-140 crash probe obtains flight-recorder data
Iranian investigators indicate that they have succeeded in obtaining flight-recorder information from the HESA IrAn-140 which crashed in Tehran last month.
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London Gatwick airport beats its own world record again
Air traffic controllers at Gatwick airport handled a total of 906 movements on 29 August, breaking their own world record for air traffic management in a single day from a single runway.
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NewsVirgin Atlantic cuts several routes to focus on transatlantic
Virgin Atlantic will withdraw routes to Cape Town, Mumbai, Tokyo and Vancouver as part of a strengthened emphasis on transatlantic flights – but hints that it could resume the axed services if a new runway is built at London Heathrow airport.
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DOT rejects part of Norwegian's application for US flights
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has dismissed part of Norwegian Air International's (NAI) controversial application to begin flights to the USA, saying that it was not in the public interest to do so.
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Palma Holding closes final Ethiopian Q400 financing with EDC
Dubai-based operating lessor Palma Holding has closed financing on another new Bombardier Q400 delivery to Ethiopian Airlines through a Sharia-compliant structure with Export Development Canada.
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Khazanah underlines MAS’s cost, productivity disadvantages
Khazanah Nasional’s recovery plan for Malaysia Airlines reaffirms the country’s commitment to the ailing flag carrier, but highlights the carrier's cost and productivity disadvantages relative to its rivals.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US cargo carriers face low yields amid trade jump
The US air cargo market continues to show signs of a turnaround, with US carriers reporting notable cargo volume gains in recent months and executives noting positive world economic trends.
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NewsIcelandic volcanic ash alert status raised
Iceland's Meteorological Office has again raised its alert status indicating the risk of atmospheric contamination by volcanic ash as a result of increased seismic activity near the Bárðarbunga and Trölladyngja volcanoes in central Iceland, both on the northern edge of the Vatnajökul glacial region.
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NewsKhazanah outlines MAS restructuring plan
Khazanah Nasional has released a 12-point restructuring plan aimed at bringing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) back from the brink of collapse and returning it to profitability.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Capacity tweaks drive US domestic network changes
Tweaking routes to achieve the most efficient and profitable network is a never-ending task for airlines. Questions like whether or not to fly three-times a day between Chicago and Omaha on a Boeing 737 or six-times a day on a Bombardier CRJ200 are common.
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NewsMAS reveals heavy loss after MH370 disappearance
Malaysian Airline System almost doubled pre-tax losses to MYR303 million ($96 million) during the second quarter, the period which included the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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Air France prepares to restructure short-haul operation
SkyTeam partner Air France is to present a short-haul network re-organisation strategy to staff by the end of October.