All articles by Victoria Moores – Page 2
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Aer Arann chief: Carrier's business strategy is solid
Aer Arann chief Paul Schutz is aiming to maintain the carrier's fleet and headcount, insisting it needs financial rather than operational restructuring during its spell in creditor protection.
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Restructuring BMI plans A321 revamp
BMI, the loss-making London Heathrow-based Lufthansa subsidiary, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet as a part of a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme designed to staunch heavy losses.
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BMI plans to overhaul A321 cabins
UK carrier BMI, which is undergoing a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet. "Especially...
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MS-21 shows its colours
Irkut debuted the interior of its new 150- to 210-seat MS-21 twinjet family at the show, where it racked up orders from Ilyushin Finance, Russian lessor VEB-Lizing and Malaysian investment firm Crecom Burj.
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FARNBROUGH: New ILFC chief unfazed by new entrants
New ILFC chief in bullish mood New International Lease Finance chief Henri Courpron is bullish about the future, despite fresh competition from entrants...
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FARNBOROUGH: MS-21 interest hots up
MS-21 racks up orders This year's show has seen a flurry of activity around Irkut's new MS-21 twinjet, which has racked up orders from Ilyushin Finance,...
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FARNBOROUGH: Cranfield graduates reunite!
There will be a real buzz around the Flightglobal chalet today as we host a reception for graduates of Cranfield...
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FARNBOROUGH: Portugal seeks fresh aerospace investors
Portugal beckons investors Portugal is pushing to attract greater aerospace investment, building on initiatives like Embraer's new composites plant...
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Lease signs LOI for 10 Embraers
Air Lease Corporation, the new leasing venture of former International Lease Finance chief Steven Udvar-Hazy, has signed a letter of intent for 10 Embraer 190s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Thomson to be first European 787 operator
Thomson Airways to be first European 787 operator TUI Travel UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways has been told by Boeing that it will be the European...
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FARNBOROUGH: NAC acquires seven ATRs
Danish regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has bought seven ATR 42s from the manufacturer's portfolio. Announced today at the Farnborough...
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FARNBOROUGH: Azul orders 20 ATR 72-600s
Brazilian carrier Azul has inked a contract covering 20 ATR 72-600s, with options on a further 20 aircraft.
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FARNBOROUGH: Azul orders five more Embraer 195s
Azul orders five more Embraer 195s Brazilian carrier Azul has signed a firm deal for a further five Embraer 195s, taking its total commitment to 41...
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FARNBOROUGH: GECAS orders 40 737-800s
US lessor GE Commercial Aviation Services has placed an order for 40 Boeing 737-800s, valued at approximately $3 billion at list prices. "We are pleased...
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FARNBOROUGH: Thomson Airways welcomes 787
The Boeing 787's first touchdown on UK soil was a landmark moment for Chris Browne, managing director at UK launch operator Thomson Airways.
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IATA AGM: Air Malta braces for total revamp
Hosting next year's IATA annual general meeting to cap big year for EgyptAir Air Malta chairman Sonny Portelli is preparing to take his island carrier...
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IATA AGM: Crisis tightens industry ties
Out of adversity comes opportunity, said Benjamin Franklin. And airlines have certainly had their fair share of adversity over the last 12 months.
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IATA AGM: Volcano blasts Single European Sky up the agenda
It took mass disruption of Europe's air space to bring the significance of the Single European Sky (SES) initiative firmly onto the political agenda, but this heightened profile may boost the programme as it enters its most critical year yet.