All United Airlines articles – Page 32
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News
United steps back on 777-300ER bases
United Airlines may not base its first Boeing 777-300ERs at its Newark hub, with chief commercial officer Julia Haywood saying the decision has yet to be made.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Retrofits strain interior providers as upstarts benefit
Many of the world's airlines are making ongoing improvements to their onboard products in response to various economic and competitive pressures. But resulting demand for interior products such as seats is placing a growing strain on the relatively few manufacturers, resulting in new business opportunities for smaller, upstart providers, sources ...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Trump an unknown for aircraft finance
The impact of the election of Donald Trump as president of the USA has raised a big question mark for aircraft finance markets.
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News
PICTURES: Boeing rolls out United’s first 777-300ER
United Airlines first Boeing 777-300ER has rolled out of the paint shop in Everett, Washington, nearly 22 years after the carrier took delivery of the first 777.
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Jetstar Pacific to launch four international services
Jetstar Pacific plans to launch four international services in November and December, using Airbus A320s.
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United finances 787-9 with bank debt
United Airlines has closed commercial bank debt from KfW IPEX Bank and Commerzbank for a Boeing 787-9, the banks say.
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Opinion
OPINION: The risk of complacency over Brexit
When the UK voted to leave the European Union in a 23 June referendum, predictions for the country's airlines and airports were not good.
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News
ROUTES: Ethiopian plans Chengdu route
Ethiopian Airlines will begin flights between Addis Ababa and Chengdu next summer
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Market forces coalesce for first sub-3% EETC coupon
Market forces coalesced around United Airlines’ $920 million enhanced equipment trust certificate (EETC) transaction earlier in September, resulting in a record low sub-3% coupon that even frequent issuer American Airlines could not match less than a week later.
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News
PICTURES: FlightGlobal onboard United A319 runway excursion
A United Airlines Airbus A319 aircraft suffered a runway excursion at Denver International Airport while attempting to takeoff on flight 296 to Reno.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US regionals at sharp end of labour pains
US regional carriers continue to struggle to attract enough pilots to fill their ranks, despite many of them implementing programmes aimed at attracting entry-level recruits, industry executives say.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: US network carriers diverge on Asia strategies
The varying strategies of US mainline carriers to Asia is a nice contrast to their convergence elsewhere, ranging from inflight amenities to the structure of their frequent flier programmes.
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News
Turbulence injures a dozen passengers on United 767 flight
Sixteen people suffered injuries when a United Airlines Boeing 767-300 struck severe turbulence while reroute to London, according to reports.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Was Kirby forced out at American?
Scott Kirby’s surprising move to United Airlines from American Airlines appears an opportunistic one on his part but may have been prompted by an unexpected break with the latter.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Will new secondary transatlantic routes survive?
Airlines have added a slew of new routes to secondary points across the Atlantic, recalling the days before the 2008 credit crunch when such routes were last in vogue.
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News
Delta lands Haneda slots for new Minneapolis flights
Delta Air Lines came out ahead in the US Department of Transportation's allocation of five new daytime slot pairs at Tokyo Haneda International airport.
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News
United agrees to $2.25m fine in 'chairman's flight' case
United Airlines has escaped prosecution by US authorities following a corruption probe, and has agreed to pay a $2.25 million penalty.
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News
Eight US carriers win tentative approval for Havana flights
US regulators have tentatively approved eight US carriers to launch service to Havana, following an intense competition among airlines to begin flights to the Cuban capital.
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News
United starts direct San Francisco-Singapore 787-9 service
United Airlines has commenced direct services on the San Francisco-Singapore route using Boeing 787-9 aircraft.
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Analysis
IATA: New airline chief executives in the hot seat
This year’s IATA AGM in Dublin will see a number of new faces among the top tier of airlines, as several new and a few familiar ones have embarked on new roles.