News from FlightGlobal – Page 102
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NewsUtair An-26 wrecked after landing short of north Russian airport
Russian investigators are probing an approach accident during which an Utair Antonov An-26-100 came down short of Utrenny airport. The aircraft was severely damaged during the event. It had been operating a charter service from Sabetta to Utrenny, which lie on opposite sides of a Kara Sea channel in northern ...
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NewsPegasus chairman warns airline’s financial performance not sustainable
The chairperson of Pegasus Airlines has warned the Turkish low-cost carrier’s financial performance is “not sustainable” because soaring costs are outstripping rising revenues.
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NewsNTSB opens inquiry into Southwest 737 Max 8 ‘oscillation event’
The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has launched an investigation into why a Southwest Airlines Boeing 737 Max 8 experienced what pilots called a “Dutch roll” during a 25 May flight.
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NewsWestJet Encore pilots ratify new five-year contract
A second attempt at ratifying a new contract between WestJet Encore’s pilot union and WestJet Group successfully ended an acrimonious period of negotiations that nearly disrupted the carrier’s regional operations.
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NewsLithuania’s Heston withdraws from widebody operations with A330 transfer
Lithuanian wet-lease carrier Heston Airlines has signalled a withdrawal from widebody operations in favour of additional single-aisle capacity.
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NewsFAA fines Emirates $1.5m for airspace violations
Emirates Airline has agreed to pay a $1.5 million penalty for allegedly flying into airspace prohibited by the Federal Aviation Administration while carrying the code of a US airline.
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NewsFAA leader acknowledges lax Boeing oversight before Alaska flight 1282 incident
Michael Whitaker, head of the Federal Aviation Administration, admitted to US lawmakers on 13 June that the agency should have been more proactive in overseeing Boeing’s factories prior to the Alaska Airlines flight 1282 incident.
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NewsAir New Zealand trims senior leadership amid ‘economic challenges’
Air New Zealand has axed its corporate affairs chief as part of a cost-saving move amid “economic challenges”.
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NewsSecond investment group calls for changes at Southwest
Another US investment firm with a stake in Southwest Airlines is calling for wholesale changes to the carrier’s leadership team and strategic direction.
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NewsJetBlue reinforces foothold in New York with planned Long Island operations
JetBlue disclosed on June 11 that it plans to launch its first-ever flights from Long Island to three cities in Florida.
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NewsSwedish court fixes date for vote on SAS parent’s re-organisation plan
Parties affected by the proposed re-organisation of Scandinavian operator SAS’s parent company will have the chance to vote on the scheme on 12 July.
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NewsFurther competition commitments extend IAG-Air Europa assessment deadline
IAG’s planned acquisition of Spanish carrier Air Europa will undergo additional assessment after further commitments were submitted to clear the deal.
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NewsSouthwest pushes back against criticism of leadership
Southwest Airlines disagrees with the grim prognosis recently offered by Elliott Investment Management, a firm that now holds a roughly 11% stake in the Dallas-based carrier.
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NewsEtihad and China Eastern firm up joint venture
Etihad Airways and China Eastern Airlines have signed a joint-venture agreement – the first between Middle Eastern and Chinese carriers – which will see both operators coordinate their schedules on parts of their networks.
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NewsEstonia’s Avem Aero introduces An-12 freighter through Ukrainian agreement
Estonian cargo charter carrier Avem Aero has introduced an Antonov An-12 heavy freighter to its fleet capabilities.
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NewsRex shuffles leadership with Neville Howell stepping into CEO role
Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) has promoted its operating chief to lead the airline, as current executive chair Lim Kim Hai steps down.
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NewsArajet receives Dominican-themed 737 Max in milestone delivery
Dominican start-up carrier Arajet received its 10th Boeing 737 Max on 11 June, supporting its plan to expand its network to North America.
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NewsCathay Pacific revives last of 85 jets parked in Australian desert
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has activated the last of 85 jets it had parked following the worldwide slowdown of air travel caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsAkasa unfazed by supply chain crunch amid ‘ambitious’ international push
India’s Akasa Air says it is still satisfied with the delivery timeline of its Boeing 737 Max aircraft, despite ongoing delays, as it prepares to expand its operations internationally.
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NewsBonza staff axed after no offers received
The administrators of grounded Australian carrier Bonza will terminate all staff and cancel all future flights after no firm buyer emerged for the grounded airline.