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Shenzhen Airlines to sign MoU today to join Star
Shenzhen Airlines is set to sign a memorandum of understanding today to join Star Alliance, becoming the second Chinese member in the grouping along with...
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AeroSvit enters co-operation deal with Sweden's SkyWays
Ukrainian flag carrier AeroSvit has concluded a package of agreements with Swedish regional operator Skyways to fuel passenger traffic into its growing route...
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Tiger Airways details estimated cost of grounding
Tiger Airways estimates that the grounding of its Australian subsidiary will cost around Singapore dollars (S$) two million ($1.6 million) per week.
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InterviewInterview: Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller
Aer Lingus has just turned 75 yet its recent history has been as taxing as anything in its past. On the one hand its story is the same as any other mid-sized European national carrier with a much-loved brand battling for relevance in the ultra-competitive world sandwiched between network giants ...
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New Nordic carrier to emerge from Flybe-Finnair tie-up
Oneworld member Finnair and UK regional carrier Flybe are to acquire Finnish Commuter Airlines and establish a new Scandinavian airline, to be branded Flybe...
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NewsRussian govt to sell off Aeroflot stake
Russia's government has reiterated its intention to sell a state stake in Aeroflot following its enlargement and reorganisation. Vice premier and finance...
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NewsSkyways parent to invest in Cimber Sterling
Danish carrier Cimber Sterling has secured a non-binding commitment from Manswell Enterprises to invest DKr165 million ($32 million) in the struggling carrier...
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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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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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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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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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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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PARIS: Rolls-Royce to address cost impact of Trent XWB decision through Total Care programme
Rolls-Royce will address the maintenance cost impact of its decision to incorporate a new, scaled-up core in the Airbus A350-1000's Trent XWB - which eliminates commonality with -800/900's engine - through its Total Care support programme.
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JetBlue awaits further details A320 winglet retrofit
While JetBlue Airways management is expecting a "fairly short" payback on its investment in a new Airbus A320 winglet retrofit programme, the carrier does...
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PICTURES: LOT revises livery as 787 makes Warsaw appearance
Polish flag-carrier LOT has unveiled a revised livery as it celebrated the arrival of a Boeing 787 at its Warsaw base. Its new colour scheme will strongly...
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PARIS: A350-1000 diverges from commonality with sisters
Airbus's A350 programme manager estimates the A350-1000 will retain 70% commonality with the smaller A350-800/900 after changes have been made to the large twinjet to improve payload and range.
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PARIS: A320neo order analysis
Notwithstanding the need to firm up a large proportion of its order count, Airbus's success at the Paris air show has demonstrated positive market reception to the manufacturer's A320neo.