News from FlightGlobal – Page 1031
-
News
Virgin engages in low-carbon fuel partnership
Virgin Atlantic is partnering with energy specialist LanzaTech to aid development of low-carbon fuel.
-
News
Jetstar Japan appoints Miyuki Suzuki as CEO
Start-up low-cost carrier Jetstar Japan has named Miyuki Suzuki as its CEO.
-
News
American plans to retire 11 Boeing 757s
American Airlines plans to retire up to 11 Boeing 757s from its fleet during 2012.
-
NewsBedek homes in on 777 conversions
Bedek Aviation Group, the specialist modification division of Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI), is to concentrate on Boeing 777 freighter conversions following...
-
News
Airlines dismiss plans for 'Heathwick' virtual hub
Plans to build a high-speed railway link between London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports have emerged to increase airport capacity without the controversial...
-
News
GECAS forges leasing deal with Garuda for six new A320s
GECAS has signed an operating lease agreement with Garuda Indonesia covering six Airbus A320s to be operated by its low-cost Citilink unit. The aircraft...
-
News
Japan Airlines long-haul 787s to feature 186 seats
Japan Airlines (JAL) has unveiled the cabin configuration for the Boeing 787s that it will operate on its international long-haul services.
-
NewsCargolux and Boeing still wrangling over 747-8F contract
Having anticipated final approval of the purchase of the first two 747-8 freighters at its 7 October board meeting, Cargolux said it had made "progressin...
-
NewsPICTURE: Azul receives first ATR 72-600 aircraft
Brazilian carrier Azul has taken delivery of its first ATR 72-600, the first of an order for 30 aircraft, with 10 options.
-
News
Arik heads back to Boeing with 747-8I order
Arik Air's order for two Boeing 747-8 Intercontinentals is the latest step in the Nigerian carrier's on-off relationship with the latest incarnation of the...
-
News
MAp concludes deal to increase Sydney airport stake
Australian airport operator MAp has completed a transaction to increase its stake in Sydney airport and dispose of its other interests.
-
NewsIAG approves 2012 launch for Iberia Express
Iberia's new subsidiary Iberia Express has been given the go-ahead by the board of parent International Airlines Group to launch operations next summer. The...
-
News
Boeing completes 787-9 critical programme review
Boeing has completed its 787-9 critical programme review, progressing through detailed design and on to design releases by engineering teams.
-
News
Victor expands available fleet to 172 aircraft
Business aviation aggregation and booking website Victor has grown its available fleet to 172 aircraft.
-
NewsStrike planned at German Airbus sites on 7 October
Employees at Airbus's German plants will strike on 7 October after talks with the management about terms and conditions were suspended yesterday. The...
-
NewsQantas confirms deal for 110 A320s
Qantas Airways has finalised a contract for 110 Airbus A320 aircraft, including 78 A320neo. The aircraft will be deployed across the Qantas Group on...
-
News
Kingfisher Airlines explains exit from low-cost market
India's Kingfisher Airlines has defended its plans to pull out of the low-cost market and concentrate on its premium business, saying that the latter will...
-
News
Ethiopian to grow Boeing 777F fleet to six
Ethiopian Airlines has announced an order with Boeing for four 777 freighters, making it the first carrier in Africa to plan to own the type, and bringing...
-
NewsDelta differentiates passenger experience with new Wi-Fi portal
Making good on its vow to offer its airline partners more tailored solutions for entertaining and informing passengers, Gogo has worked with Delta Air Lines...
-
News
Start-up Join looks to launch from London Southend in Nov
Join Regional Airline, a Dutch start-up that will comprise various airline partners, expects to make London's Southend Airport its home base, and serve destinations...