Latest Airlines news – Page 115
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NewsPhilippine Airlines in talks for more aircraft to beef up reliability
Philippine Airlines (PAL) confirms it is in talks to “secure additional aircraft”, in an effort to boost its network and fleet reliability amid the global supply chain crunch.
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NewsCyprus Airways prepares to commence A220 services
Cyprus Airways has started introducing a pair of Airbus A220-300s, part of a lease agreement disclosed during the Paris air show. The aircraft will complement the pair of A320-family jets already used by the carrier on its network to 19 scheduled destinations. Both A220s – MSN55208 and MSN55203, registered 5B-DEB ...
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NewsIATA opposes ban on night flights at Brussels airport
IATA has voiced its opposition to proposals that would see night flights banned at Brussels airport on the grounds of reducing noise, claiming such a move would ignore Belgium’s international obligations.
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NewsCabo Verde Airlines receives first 737 Max
African operator Cabo Verde Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max, to support post-pandemic restoration of its network. The airline operates from hubs at Praia and Sal in the Cape Verde archipelago off the West African coast. Chief executive Sara Pires says the Max 8 twinjet will ...
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NewsFinnair swings to profit in Q2 citing adjustment to Russia airspace closure
Finnair has reiterated its guidance for a stronger-than-expected full-year performance, saying its positive second-quarter results reflect its successful adjustment to the closure of Russian airspace.
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NewsIcelandair Group expects improvement in weak freight market
Icelandair Group is attributing a decline in its cargo performance to weak export markets, but expects the situation to improve later this year. It is supporting the development of Reykjavik airport as a freight hub, and has introduced substantial capacity through the addition of a pair of Boeing 767 freighters ...
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NewsJAL announces Doha service, as Vietjet adds Haneda
Asia-Pacific carriers continue to build-up their international networks, with Japan Airlines (JAL) planning a pioneering route to the Middle East, and start-up Greater Bay Airlines adding its sixth destination.
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NewsITA shuffles board ahead of Lufthansa Group’s admission
Italian carrier ITA Airways has shuffled its board of directors ahead of Lufthansa Group’s entry into its governing structure. The board has been reduced from five members to three, including Antonino Turicchi as chair, supported by advisors Valeria Vaccaro and Francesco Spada. Former chief executive Fabio Lazzerini is stepping down, ...
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NewsAirAsia X seeks to shed financially distressed status
AirAsia X is seeking to officially exit its status as a financially distressed entity, citing a “more sound and viable financial position” since undertaking a wide-ranging business restructuring.
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NewsJet Airways names new directors, but vacant CEO post looms large
Jet Airways has appointed three directors to its board – including naming a new chief financial officer – but has not disclosed a new airline chief.
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NewsUS House passes FAA reauthorisation bill as Senate negotiations continue
The US House of Representatives passed a Federal Aviation Administration funding bill that would increase the pilot retirement age and push the FAA to hire more air traffic controllers.
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NewsIcelandair confident on full year after strong second quarter
Icelandair Group is confident in its expectations for a full-year net profit, after the strongest second quarter in seven years. The company has disclosed a profit of $13.7 million for the period, on strong unit revenues, and reduced its first-half loss to $35.4 million. Icelandair Group transported 1.2 million passengers ...
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NewsO’Leary among Ryanair team in Ukraine for Boryspil airport meeting
Three Ryanair executives, including group chief Michael O’Leary, were in Ukraine on 20 July to visit the country’s largest airport and reiterate the low-cost carrier’s intention to make a speedy return to the country once safe operations are possible.
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NewsPressured US freight carrier Western Global seeks to reinforce financial position
US cargo carrier Western Global Airlines has admitted that it is facing financial pressures, and that its management team is exploring options to reinforce the company’s position. Florida-based Western Global operates a fleet of 19 aircraft, a mix of Boeing MD-11 and 747-400 freighters. But it states that its management ...
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NewsVirgin edges closer to 100% SAF-powered transatlantic flight after succesful Trent 1000 tests
Virgin Atlantic and Rolls-Royce have completed ground tests of the 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) blend they will use to power a Trent 1000-equipped Boeing 787 on a transatlantic flight later this year.
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NewsProfitable EasyJet seeks to secure long-term aircraft delivery slots
UK budget carrier EasyJet is looking to secure delivery slots for its long-term fleet plan, in order to replace older aircraft. The airline – which operates an Airbus single-aisle fleet – says it has 163 aircraft on order for delivery to 2028. “We are now running a process to secure ...
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NewsMalaysia Airlines to take first 737 Max 8 in August
Malaysia Airlines is to take delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max 8 in August – its first new type in more than five years – following the completion of the aircraft’s first test flight.
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NewsKorean Air reboots Chinese, Japanese routes
Korean Air is resuming several routes to China and Japan, as its international passenger capacity returns to 82% of pre-pandemic levels.
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NewsTurkish Airlines establishes subsidiary to run AnadoluJet
Turkish Airlines has formally established a wholly-owned subsidiary to run low-cost operation AnadoluJet.
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NewsFormer Atlas Air chief takes finance role at FedEx
Former Atlas Air Worldwide chief executive John Dietrich is to join FedEx as chief financial officer on 1 August.