All Airlines articles – Page 14
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NewsUS government tentatively declines Aeromexico-Delta joint venture
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively ordered Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico to unwind the joint venture that the two carriers have been pursuing since December 2016.
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NewsArmenia’s Fly Arna suspends flights
Armenian national carrier Fly Arna has suspended flights citing ”operational revisions”.
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NewsEmirates’ Clark warns that SAF mandates have gone too far
The president of Emirates Airline says governments have gone “too far” in terms of mandating the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), which could end up costing passengers.
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NewsAirlines returning first of grounded Boeing 737 Max 9s to service
Major carriers such as Alaska Airlines, Copa Airlines and United Airlines are returning to service Boeing 737 Max 9s grounded following the 5 January de-pressurisation emergency on Alaska Flight 1282.
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NewsUS regional carrier Silver Airways expands reach through codeshare with Brazil’s Azul
US regional carrier Silver Airways has entered a codeshare agreement with Brazil’s Azul, through which the carriers will sell each other’s flights as their own.
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NewsMesa seeks to dodge de-listing from stock exchange with late fiscal Q4 filing
Mesa Air Group on 26 January filed its fiscal fourth-quarter earnings report, potentially helping it avoid being de-listed from the US Nasdaq stock exchange.
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NewsJetBlue's deal to acquire Spirit set expire in two days
JetBlue Airways’ agreement to acquire Spirit Airlines is set to expire on 28 January, creating further uncertainty about a proposed combination that has already been shot down by a US judge.
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NewsBrazil’s Gol files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in US court
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the USA so it can “address ongoing challenges” posed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsAlaska’s 2024 growth plan takes hit from 737 Max 9 troubles
Alaska Air Group has trimmed its 2024 capacity expectations and expects to take a $150 million hit this year due to the 737 Max 9 door-plug issue, which Alaska’s chief executive has now squarely pinned on Boeing.
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NewsAmerican upbeat on short-haul business after posting $822m 2023 profit
American Airlines posted an improved full-year 2023 profit of $822 million on record revenue.
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NewsERA gathers praise for green technology push
Leading low-emission aircraft developers have appluaded the European Regions Airline Association (ERA) for its efforts to speed the near-term adoption of green propulsion technologies.
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NewsBoeing to deliver first 737 Max to China in five years, amid ongoing quality-control crisis
Boeing is set to deliver a 737 Max to a Chinese operator for the first time in almost five years – a small bright spot for the airframer as it battles an ongoing quality-control crisis.
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NewsAEI sees strong deliveries in 2023, but forecasts dip this year
Miami-based Aeronautical Engineers (AEI) handed over 28 freighter conversions in 2023, the majority of which were modified Boeing 737-800s.
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NewsUnited posts 28% lower fourth-quarter profit as expenses rise almost 15%
United Airlines posted a $600 million profit for the fourth quarter of 2023, down almost one-third from last year’s profit in the same period, as expenses such as salaries and maintenance costs rose.
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NewsUS government sanctions Fly Baghdad on allegations it supported Iran-backed terror groups
The US government has slapped sanctions on Iraqi airline Fly Baghdad and its chief executive, alleging that the carrier has supported US-designated terrorist organisations, including the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps’ Quds Force.
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NewsSpate of winter runway excursions continues despite Russian regulator's cautions
Russian authorities have alerted carriers to the risks of runway excursion during winter, after three incidents in the first half of January alone brought to six the number of occurrences in the space of three months.
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Interview‘Just didn’t work’: Mesa chief describes financial troubles under previous deal with United
Phoenix-based regional carrier Mesa Airlines has been manoeuvring to reduce debt and improve profitability, largely through new agreements with partner United Airlines.
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NewsSpirit and JetBlue appeal court ruling blocking acquisition
JetBlue and Spirit Airlines are appealing the court ruling earlier this week that denied the airlines’ $3.8 billion tie-up.
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NewsSpirit working to steady itself after JetBlue deal is blocked
Following a US judge’s decision to block JetBlue Airways’ acquisition of rival low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines, Spirit has told investors that it is moving to shore up its financial position.
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AnalysisDespite exceptional 2023 figures, airline safety faces scrutiny after wake-up calls
The airline industry’s exceptional performance in 2023 illustrates how much safety has improved over recent decades – but the new year’s opening week delivered a stark wake-up call.