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Jeju Air slips to Q2 loss as fuel costs wipe out gains
South Korean budget carrier Jeju Air blamed “sudden changes in external environment” as it slipped into a W31.4 billion ($ million) operating loss for the second quarter, driven primarily by higher fuel costs.
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Qantas to fly 787s to Santiago as it withdraws 747s
Qantas has confirmed that it will switch from using Boeing 747-400s to 787-9s on its Sydney-Santiago route from late June 2020 as it continues to phase out the older jets by the end of next year.
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China Airlines firms up 777F options
China Airlines has converted three options for Boeing 777 Freighters into firm orders, more than two months after it first inked a memorandum of understanding to take the freighters.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Trade tensions slow air freight demand
Demand for air cargo delivery in June declined for its eighth consecutive month year-on-year, according to the latest report by International Air Transport Association, which cites trade tensions between the USA and China as a major factor for the ongoing contraction.
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Vistara to take first widebody in February 2020
India’s Vistara will take its first of six Boeing 787-9s in February 2020, as it looks to grow its fleet.
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Boeing meets with Chinese carriers to discuss 737 Max return
Boeing has begun a second round of talks with some of China’s major airlines to discuss the return of the beleaguered Boeing 737 Max into commercial service.
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Cathay first-half profit soars despite trade headwinds
Cathay Pacific has hailed the progress of its transformation programme as it reported a more-than-threefold increase in operating profit for the first half of 2019, despite the impact of global trade tensions on its cargo business.
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Jet Airways creditors back small steps towards revival
Creditors of defunct Indian carrier Jet Airways have approved a set of criteria to evaluate proposals from investors to revive the business, amid signs of interest from prospective investors.
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PICTURE: Cebgo receives first converted ATR freighter
Philippine carrier Cebgo has taken delivery of its first of two ATR 72-500 converted freighter aircraft
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Air China exits Hawaii after network review
Air China will be scrapping flights between Beijing and Honolulu after reviewing its network, leaving the two cities without a direct air link.
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NewsAirbus Helicopters expands Malaysia footprint
Airbus Helicopters has opened a regional completion and delivery centre in Malaysia, further growing its presence in the Southeast Asian country.
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Vistara to enter crowded Mumbai-Dubai route
Indian carrier Vistara will be the seventh carrier to fly between Mumbai and Dubai when it launches daily services on 21 August.
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ST Engineering-designed seat makes debut
ST Engineering Aerospace has completed the retrofit of an Airbus A320 with seats of its proprietary SPACElite design.
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GMF AeroAsia sees dramatic drop in first-half profit
Indonesian MRO firm GMF AeroAsia has posted an operating profit of $7.18 million for the first half of 2019, a significant decrease of 64% compared with the same period a year ago.
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Hong Kong protests cause massive flight disruption
Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines have cancelled a large number of flights in and out of Hong Kong, as ongoing city-wide protests against an unpopular extradition bill wear on.
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BOC Aviation places three A350s with Qatar Airways
BOC Aviation has inked a purchase-and-leaseback deal with Qatar Airways, for three Airbus A350s that are expected to be delivered this quarter.
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GA Telesis inks MRO agreement with China Express Airlines
GA Telesis has signed a five-year agreement with China Express Airlines, to provide landing gear overhaul services for the carrier's CRJ900s.
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Vanuatu ATR excursion not 'directly' linked to engine failure
Investigators have determined that an engine failure on an Air Vanuatu ATR 72-500 did not directly lead to the runway excursion and ground collision with a pair of Britten-Norman Islanders at Port Vila.
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PICTURE: KAL-ASD conducts first flight of unmanned MD500
The Korea Airlines Aerospace Division (KAL-ASD) has conducted the maiden flight of the 500MD, an unmanned helicopter based on the MD Helicopters MD500, and laid out ambitions to create unmanned variants of other legacy types.
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VietJet first half profit rises 11% as growth continues
Vietnam low-cost carrier VietJet Air's consolidated profit before tax for the first half rose 11% to D2.4 trillion ($104 million) as it continued to scale up its operations.