Latest Airlines news – Page 97
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NewsThai Airways doubles third-quarter profit despite competition and economic concerns
Thai Airways International nearly doubled its operating profit for the third quarter, amid an uptick in tourism arrivals, and despite concerns over economic uncertainty.
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NewsScoot to take first E2 in March; five jets by end-2024
Scoot will take delivery of its first Embraer E190-E2 jet in March next year, as it focuses on building up its short-haul network.
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NewsIn ‘aspirational’ first, AAPA members target 5% SAF usage by 2030
The Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has for the first time listed “aspirational” targets for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) usage, even as it acknowledges the “challenging” steps to achieving this goal.
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NewsCathay to launch medium-haul fleet renewal campaign in December
Cathay Pacific expects to kick off a replacement campaign for its medium-haul fleet in December, as deliveries of new aircraft continue apace.
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NewsSingapore transport chief lays out road for SAF production
Singapore’s acting transport minister sees sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) as essential for the green future of air travel, and has laid out three focus areas to support its broader development.
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NewsJAL to take seven A350-1000s by end-2024; other deliveries ‘still on track’
Japan Airlines expects to take delivery of two Airbus A350-1000s – its new long-haul flagship — before the end of 2023, as it eyes a “competitive” edge on its trans-Pacific services.
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NewsAAPA chief calls on energy sector to step up on SAF
Airlines have deep demand for sustainable aviation fuel (SAF), but the energy industry needs to invest in capacity to ensure a sufficient supply, according to the chief of the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines.
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NewsAeroflot Group settles aircraft claims with lessor BOC Aviation
Russian operator Aeroflot Group has settled with another lessor over its continued use of foreign-built aircraft. The company states that it has “completed” a settlement arrangement with the Irish arm of Singapore-based BOC Aviation. While Aeroflot Group has not disclosed terms, BOC Aviation states that it has received a cash ...
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NewsEl Al introduces 737 freighter as conflict disrupts passenger operations
El Al is expecting that the negative impact of the Israel-Gaza conflict is likely to persist into the first quarter of 2024. The flag-carrier states that there has been a decline in the demand in future flights as a result of the month-old conflict. El Al says it has increased ...
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NewsEmirates operating over 100 A380s as half-year profits surge
Middle Eastern operator Emirates Group has turned in a first-half net profit of just over Dhs10 billion ($2.7 billion), with carrier Emirates contributing Dhs9.4 billion to the total. The group says the figure, to 30 September, is a record for its interim performance and it adds that it expects customer ...
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NewsAAPA chief expects demand recovery in early 2024, even as China rebound ‘subdued’
Asia-Pacific airlines are expected to see a full demand recovery in the first half of 2024, underpinning the “resilient” growth seen following the reopening of borders.
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NewsWizz Air raising utilisation and prolonging A320 leases to mitigate P&W engine impact
Central European budget carrier Wizz Air is expecting to ground around 45 Airbus A320neo-family jets by the end of March 2024, in relation to Pratt & Whitney engine inspections. These figures include aircraft grounded in September 2023 and others which will be affected from mid-January next year. “The final number ...
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NewsVistara stake put SIA in the right place at the right time: Goh Choon Phong
Singapore Airlines is bullish about India’s long-term prospects and feels its 49% stake in Vistara positioned it well for an evolving Indian airline market.
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NewsAeroitalia takes large share of Romanian regional Air Connect
Italian operator Aeroitalia has finalised the acquisition of a large shareholding in Romanian regional carrier Air Connect. Aeroitalia emerged last year as a private airline serving routes primarily within Italy but also to destinations in Romania and Spain. The carrier uses a fleet of Boeing 737s supplemented by ATR 72-600s ...
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NewsWould-be operator Global picks Avia Solutions division for interior A380 refurbishment
Would-be Airbus A380 operator Global Airlines has recruited a division of Avia Solutions Group to refurbish the cabin of its initial aircraft. Global Airlines says work on the aircraft, to be carried out by UK-based JetMS Completions, is set to begin in January next year. The start-up operator says the ...
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NewsIraqi ministry signals re-opening of services to Germany and Denmark
Iraq’s transport ministry has signalled a resumption of flights to European destinations in Germany and Denmark this month. The ministry indicates that daily services will be operated to Frankfurt, Berlin, Munich, Dusseldorf and Copenhagen from 10 November. Iraqi Airways is promoting the flights but the government has not disclosed full ...
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NewsIndiGo to ground over 30 jets in early 2024 amid mounting PW1100G engine issues
IndiGo expects to ground more than 30 aircraft in the first quarter of 2024 as it continues to deal with the fallout from technical issues impacting the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G engine.
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NewsMadagascar Airlines suspends long-haul flights as financial situation becomes ‘critical’
Madagascar Airlines has declared that its financial situation is “critical” and it intends to implement urgent measures including withdrawing long-haul services and focusing on its domestic network. The carrier emerged in April last year, in the post-pandemic period, but accumulated losses of $25 million over the course of nine months ...
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NewsEVA Air orders A350-1000s as part of $10bn fleet renewal
EVA Air has selected the Airbus A350-1000 for long-haul fleet renewal, as part of a $10.1 billion deal that will also see commitments for 15 A321neos.
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NewsSIA expects full capacity recovery by 2024 as half-year profit smashes records
Singapore Airlines Group expects to return to pre-pandemic capacity in the 2024 fiscal year, amid robust travel demand which has led the airline to post a 26% jump in half-year operating profit.