All Fleets articles – Page 17
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In depthAirline Business Covid-19 recovery tracker: June 2023 update
Our regular examination of the latest global data for several key airline market indicators, including traffic and capacity in passenger and cargo markets, in-service and stored fleets, jet fuel costs, and share price trends for the world’s largest groups.
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NewsWestJet finalises new pilot contract, to fully integrate ULCC subsidiary Swoop
WestJet pilots have approved a new four-year contract with the Calgary-based carrier, which will now begin integrating ultra-low-cost subsidiary Swoop into its mainline operations.
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NewsSaudi LCC Flyadeal looking at bolstering fleet amid strong demand
Saudi Arabian low-cost carrier Flyadeal is looking at options to bolster its capacity after a strong post-Covid recovery.
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NewsSAA aims for long-haul return by year-end, sets sights on aircraft order
Revamped South African Airways expects to embark on a wider fleet expansion once its strategic investor is on board, as it prepares to resume international widebody flights by year-end
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NewsEl Al secures regulatory clearance to operate all-cargo aircraft
El Al has secured regulatory approval to operate dedicated freighters from the Israeli civil aviation authority, as it awaits its first converted aircraft. The extension to its commercial licence gives the airline the right to transport freight using all-cargo aircraft until 5 June next year. El Al had disclosed last ...
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NewsAir Montenegro introducing additional aircraft as new chief takes over
Air Montenegro has increased its fleet to four aircraft, with the addition of an Embraer 190 regional jet. The aircraft will complement two E195 and an Airbus A320 and enhance the carrier’s capacity for the summer season. Air Montenegro has come under new leadership with the appointment of former Adria ...
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NewsWizz taking fleet past 200 aircraft as it forecasts return to full-year profit
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is expecting to take its fleet to more than 200 aircraft over the next year, and insists its delivery schedule for the next 12 months “remains intact”. Wizz had a fleet of 179 jets – all single-aisle Airbus models – at the end of ...
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NewsClark says DWC terminal would enable Emirates to reach ‘critical mass’
Emirates airline president Tim Clark believes the potential opening of a passenger terminal at Dubai World Central airport would enable the Dubai carrier to achieve a step-change in its growth.
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NewsSpare parts shortage still challenging Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways continues to face the impact of aircraft remaining grounded for longer than planned during maintenance checks because of a global shortage of spare parts.
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NewsPegasus ‘working on new aircraft order’ as Sabiha Gokcen expansion nears
Pegasus has signalled that it intends to place a new aircraft order, as its Sabiha Gokcen airport home prepares to open its second runway.
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NewsANA not expecting delays for new jets
All Nippon Airways (ANA) does not expect major delays in the delivery of its new aircraft, including the Boeing 737 Max and 777-9 widebodies.
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NewsElbers sees IndiGo topping 100m annual passenger mark in early 2024
Indian low-cost operator IndiGo is committed to “further internationalisation”, its chief executive Pieter Elbers says, as it expects to carry 100 million passengers by early 2024.
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NewsEmirates looks at A350, 777-9 and 787 as it plans fresh orders
Emirates is planning to order more widebody jets as it looks to growth and replacement of its Airbus A380s and Boeing 777-300ERs in the next decade.
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NewsPAL to take higher-weight A350-1000s; eyes medium-haul fleet renewal in coming years
Philippine Airlines’ commitment for nine Airbus A350-1000s will comprise the higher-weight variant – similar to those ordered by Qantas for ultra-long-haul flights – as it eyes replacements for its medium-haul fleet.
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NewsFrustration grows as more airlines report aircraft maintenance and delivery delays
Aircraft maintenance and delivery delays are one of the hot topics as this year’s IATA AGM, with the chief executives of three airlines tackling the issue on the event’s set-piece panel.
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NewsTurkish Airlines to take more time over big aircraft order decision
Turkish Airlines chairman Ahmet Bolat has reiterated the airline’s intent to order around 600 aircraft to support a doubling of its operation over the next 10 years, but says it has pushed back its decision by a couple of months.
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NewsAir India needed 30,000 parts to get ‘robbed’ 787s back in the air
If complaints about aircraft spare parts shorages were a competitive sport, Air India chief executive Campbell Wilson’s experience would be tough to beat.
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NewsRwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise stake ‘in coming months’
RwandAir expects Qatar Airways to finalise its 49% stake in the carrier in the coming months, clearing the way for the African operator to launch a new business plan.
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NewsThai to add A321neos from mid-2025: CEO
Thai Airways International will take five Airbus A321neos on lease from the second-half of 2025, and is in the final stages of securing another five examples.
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NewsQantas to keep A380s for ‘at least’ 10 years: Joyce
Qantas expects to keep its Airbus A380 fleet for the next decade, as it commits to returning its full fleet of ten aircraft by 2024, a year later than earlier reported.