All KLM Royal Dutch Airlines articles – Page 7
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Opinion
How are airlines handling scrutiny of their environmental impact?
The airline industry’s impact on the environment has moved up the agenda at an impressive pace during 2019.
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News
KLM increases E2 order
KLM has ordered six additional Embraer 195-E2s while firming up its commitment for aircraft of the type disclosed at the Paris air show in June.
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Analysis
Why Air France-KLM is keen to reiterate its strategy
Air France-KLM’s presentation of its five-year plan on 5 November contained few, if any, surprises.
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News
Air France sees 787s as 'leverage' in A330/777 replacement talks
Air France's Boeing 787s could be phased out of its fleet but in the meantime provide "good leverage" in negotiations about the replacement of early-generation 777s and Airbus A330-200s, Air France-KLM chief Ben Smith has indicated.
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Air France-KLM to reinvent itself through simplification: chief
Air France-KLM has reiterated a need for group-wide operational simplification in order to achieve "sustainable profitability".
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Air France-KLM's third-quarter profit dips on softer unit revenue
Air France KLM has posted a moderate decline in third-quarter profit after higher fuel costs and weaker unit revenue overwrote a steady growth in passenger numbers.
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Analysis
Simplification key for Air France-KLM future
When Ben Smith took the helm of Air France-KLM a year ago, the SkyTeam carrier group was embroiled in familiar challenges.
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News
KLM transfers A350 order to Air France
KLM has formally transferred an order for seven Airbus A350-900s to its SkyTeam and corporate partner Air France.
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Analysis
Boeing works to complete 777 bridge sales
This week’s order from KLM for two Boeing 777-300ERs is the first announced this year for the current version of the airliner, and comes as production transitions to the new-generation 777X. It is unclear how many additional production “bridge” aircraft remain to be sold, but Boeing is working on additional campaigns as the sun sets on the -300ER.
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News
KLM revealed as customer for two more 777-300ERs
Dutch carrier KLM has ordered another pair of Boeing 777-300ER twinjets, the US airframer has disclosed.
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Air France to retire A380 by 2022
Air France will retire its Airbus A380 fleet by 2022 and is studying options to replace the double-deck type with twinjets.
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Air France to swap on-order 787s for KLM's A350s
Air France is to exchange six Boeing 787s it has on order for Airbus A350s set to be delivered to KLM, as part of a fleet optimisation drive.
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News
PARIS: KLM joins E2 customer list
KLM has committed to taking up to 35 Embraer 195-E2 jets for its Cityhopper regional unit, completing a multi-year campaign for a new aircraft.
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News
'Flying-V' concept receives funding boost from KLM
KLM has signed an agreement to support the development of a 'Flying V' blended wing concept that promises up to 20% better fuel efficiency compared to an Airbus A350.
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News
Amsterdam to host IATA annual general meeting in 2020
IATA will hold its next annual general meeting in Amsterdam in 2020, the association has announced today.
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News
KLM signs up to 10-year bulk biofuel commitment
KLM has agreed to purchase 75,000 tonnes of biofuel a year from 2022 onwards from a new plant being developed in Amsterdam.
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News
KLM moves to replace Jet on Amsterdam-Bengaluru route
KLM will start a new route from Amsterdam Schiphol to Bengaluru this winter, following the suspension of Jet Airways own service on the route.
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News
Pilot strikes deepen Air France-KLM's quarterly loss
Air France-KLM has blamed a combination of pilot strikes, fuel-price rises, currency changes and increased competition after its first-quarter operating loss more than doubled to €303 million ($333 million) from €118 million.
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News
Alitalia to be 'associate' of new Delta-Air France venture
Alitalia is in talks to become an associate member of the new transatlantic joint venture being forged by Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM.