News from FlightGlobal – Page 1074
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Icelandair aims to resume ash-hit services on 24 May
Icelandair Group plans to resume services on 24 May, assuming that predictions on the progress of the Grimsvotn volcanic ash cloud hold true.
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Emirates appoints area manager for Iraq
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates has appointed an area manager for Iraq to expand its operations in the "strategically important" market. The Dubai-based...
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Thai's new regional carrier to operate 11 narrowbodies
Thai Airways International has detailed its plans for its new regional carrier, which will operate a fleet of 11 narrowbody aircraft. The Star Alliance...
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NewsGermany keeps Emirates in check over expansion
Germany will not grant Middle Eastern carrier Emirates rights to service additional cities within the country, the latest development in a spat over access to German-Gulf routes.
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PAL and Etihad to expand codeshare deal
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has expanded its codeshare agreement with Etihad Airways on flights between Manila and Abu Dhabi, effective from October. With...
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El Al 777 makes emergency landing at Tel Aviv
A Boeing 777 operated by Israeli carrier El Al made an emergency landing at Tel Aviv Ben Gurion airport today, after the aircraft was forced to return to...
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JetBlue estimates netting roughly $500m in ancillary revenues this year
US low cost carrier JetBlue expects to ratchet up close to $500 million in ancillary revenues this year, as it seeks to broaden its ancillary product offerings.
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Improved Trent 1000 to fly on Boeing's 787
Boeing's 787 test aircraft ZA004 will return to flying on 20 May with the first Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 'Package B' engine hung under its right wing, marking...
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NewsSingapore Airlines' remaining A380s to have 409 seats
Singapore Airlines is to reduce the seating density on its remaining Airbus A380s by 13%, slashing the economy-class cabin in favour of more business-class...
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Avianca set to debut new Orlando flights in July
Colombian carrier Avianca has firmed up plans first unveiled in April to launch Bogota-Orlando flights in July. Orlando is set to become Avianca's...
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NewsLufthansa firms up order for five 777 freighters
Lufthansa has firmed up its agreement with Boeing for five 777 freighters but will not make a decision on whether the aircraft will operate for its Lufthansa...
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Cargo key in Air France-KLM return to profit
Air France-KLM believes a strong rebound in its air cargo business over the last 12 months vindicates its shift in strategy to put more focus on utilising...
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RAA 2011: Bombardier says CRJ1000 fuel burn beats expectations
Nearly five months into its operation, the Bombardier CRJ1000 is beating previously advertised fuel burn by 4%.
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RAA 2011: Bombardier plans to deliver two-class Q400 this summer
Canadian airframer Bombardier has revealed plans to deliver the first dual-class Q400 turboprop to an existing customer this summer.
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Bombardier eyeing 90-seat Q400 for 'second half of this decade'
Bombardier has given its strongest indication yet that it intends to offer a stretch of its 70-seat Q400 turboprop.
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NewsAirbus raising monthly A320 production to 42 next year
Airbus is to raise A320-family production rates to 42 aircraft per month from the fourth quarter of next year, in stages from the current monthly rate of...
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Partial power loss on Qantas A380 caused by oil leak
An oil leak in a Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engine has been identified as the cause behind a partial power loss on a Qantas Airways Airbus A380 this February.
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RAA 2011: Mitsubishi admits feeling pressure for 100-seater
Mitsubishi is acknowledging growing pressure to make a commitment to producing a 100-seat jet to join its MRJ90 and MRJ70 family of aircraft.
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RAA 2011: ATR reiterates no decision on 90-seater this year
A firm decision to launch a 90-seat aircraft by regional airframer ATR is not likely to emerge this year as the airframer continues to focus on certification...
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NewsInitial AF447 evidence does not require operator action
Airbus has issued an information telex to operators stating that no immediate action is required as a result of preliminary data from the Air France Airbus...