Latest Airlines news – Page 17
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NewsAsia-Pacific’s first A321XLR begins commercial service
Qantas’ first pair of Airbus A321XLRs have entered commercial service, marking a significant milestone in the Australian carrier’s fleet renewal plans.
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NewsPakistan International prepares to restore UK operations
Pakistan International Airlines is planning to resume UK operations around October, after claiming formal authorisation from the UK regulator. The carrier says it has been granted third-country operator approval. It has been unable to serve the UK directly, having been subject to a ban since mid-2020. But it says it ...
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NewsRussia’s Nordwind settles insurance claim over five leased AerCap aircraft
Russian carrier Nordwind Airlines has settled a claim over five aircraft in its fleet which had been leased from Irish-based AerCap. AerCap says it has received “full settlement” proceeds of around €91 million ($107 million) from Russian insurance firm NSK. “We have released our claims against NSK, Nordwind and its ...
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NewsAir France-KLM rolls out transatlantic codeshare pact with SAS
Air France will extend its partnership with Scandinavian carrier SAS, adding its code to the latter’s transatlantic flights.
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NewsLion Group expands operations in Singapore following terminal switch
Indonesia-headquartered Lion Group will be relocating its operations at Singapore’s Changi Airport, as it ramps up capacity from December.
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NewsAir New Zealand leadership sees another shake-up
Air New Zealand has disclosed changes to its senior leadership team, in the latest shake-up in recent months.
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NewsSingapore Airlines, Vietnam Airlines sign codeshare agreement
Singapore Airlines and Vietnam Airlines have entered into a codeshare agreement covering flights between Singapore and Vietnam.
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NewsIsrael’s El Al names finance and technology figure as new chief executive
Israeli flag-carrier El Al has named Levy Halevy as its next chief executive, succeeding Dina Ben Tal Ganancia. The airline has also disclosed that its chief financial officer, Yacov Shahar, is stepping down. Halevy is a former chief of Israel Credit Cards. He also previously served in a number of ...
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NewsClimate bodies call CORSIA a ‘distraction’ and argue for ETS extension
Two high-profile NGOs have argued that the European Union should press ahead with expansion of its Emissions Trading System (ETS) to cover more flights, rather than relying on ICAO’s “flawed” CORSIA scheme
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NewsVietnam Airlines seeks A350s or 787s for widebody fleet expansion
Vietnam Airlines is looking to expand its fleet with up to 30 widebody aircraft, and is seeking offers from interested parties. The Asian flag-carrier states that it is looking for Airbus A350-900s or Boeing 787-9s to fulfil the requirement. Vietnam Airlines has issued the invitation through its official procurement portal. ...
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NewsAzul files reorganisation plan featuring equity raise and restructured aircraft leases
Latin American carrier Azul has filed a reorganisation plan, through which it will strengthen it finances and restructure its fleet, with the aim of emerging from US Chapter 11 protection. The plan details an equity rights offering intended to raise up to $950 million, including a $650 million backstop, while ...
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NewsRomania’s Animawings aims to build 18-aircraft fleet over the next two years
Romanian operator Animawings is aiming to expand its fleet to 18 aircraft over the next two years, as it introduces a third Airbus A220-300 to operation. The airline has five aircraft, operating two Airbus A320s alongside the A220s. But it states that it intends to take the fleet to 18 ...
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NewsBoeing hands over first of 200 737 Max aircraft to Vietjet
Vietnamese low-cost operator Vietjet has received its first Boeing 737 Max 8 aircraft, as part of plans to expand its international network.
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NewsKorean Air to use SAF blend on more Japan flights
Korean Air will expand its use of sustainable aviation fuels, operating a SAF blend on more flights to Japan.
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NewsAzerbaijan continues fleet modernisation with further A320neos
Azerbaijan Airlines has introduced a further Airbus A320neo to its fleet, and plans to bring in another during October. The aircraft are part of a broad programme through which the carrier intends to modernise with over 30 new aircraft by 2032. Azerbaijan Airlines says the twinjet is fitted with a ...
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NewsLegacy carriers’ pricing is ‘helping’ European budget operators: Udvar-Hazy
Air Lease chief Steven Udvar-Hazy has contrasted US legacy carriers’ competitive approach to low-cost airlines with the situation in Europe.
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NewsRomania’s HiSky continues reinstating former Tarom links with new US destination
Romanian carrier HiSky is continuing its efforts to restore long-haul connections from Bucharest, with plans to open services to Chicago next year. HiSky says the connection has been absent for 24 years. Romanian flag-carrier Tarom had previously operated the route, before it axed its long-haul network. HiSky re-opened a former ...
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NewsFormer Red Wings chief reportedly planning Volga-Dnepr Group acquisition
Russian outsize freight specialist Volga-Dnepr Group is reportedly the target of a planned acquisition by the former chief of carrier Red Wings and Moscow Zhukovsky airport. According to Russian business newspaper Kommersant, Evgeny Solodilin intends to purchase the company’s three airlines – Volga-Dnepr, AirBridgeCargo and Atran – through the Evraz ...
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NewsIATA highlights failure of states to meet accident-reporting standards
IATA has called for action after calculating that final reports are yet to be published for 43% of commercial aviation accidents and incidents between 2018 and 2023
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NewsGulf Air names former Air Baltic head Gauss as new chief executive
Former Air Baltic chief executive Martin Gauss has resurfaced as the newly-appointed head of Gulf Air. He will take over as the Bahrain-based airline’s leader on 4 November, following the departure of current chief Jeffrey Goh. Goh was appointed to lead the Gulf Air holding group at the end of ...