News from FlightGlobal – Page 11
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NewsJapanese carriers see no demand impact yet, amid China-Japan diplomatic row
Japan’s two largest carriers have not seen any significant decline in demand on Mainland China operations, days after Beijing “solemnly reminded” its citizens not to travel to Japan amid a deepening diplomatic spat.
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NewsUnited seeks FAA exemption for A321XLR ‘mini-suite’ doors
United Airlines has requested an exemption from the Federal Aviation Administration that would allow it to install 20 business class “mini-suites” with privacy doors in the cabins of its incoming Airbus A321XLRs.
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News‘Not a failure’: ANA chief defends AirJapan closure decision
All Nippon Airways president Shinichi Inoue has defended the decision to suspend the short-lived operations of medium-haul brand AirJapan, noting that parent company ANA Holdings “remains flexible” in its long-term plans.
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NewsMesa shareholders approve Republic tie-up
Shareholders of Mesa Air Group have approved the company’s merger with fellow US regional airline company Republic Airways.
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NewsEthiopian to lease two ATRs for Air Congo as it builds MRO capabilities
Ethiopian will lease two new ATR 72-600 turboprops for its nascent Air Congo operation under a deal announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsEthiopian Airlines orders more A350-900s
Ethiopian Airlines placed a firm order for six more Airbus A350-900s at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsCall for 777-10 study reflects Emirates’ desire for input on A380 replacement: Clark
The need for Emirates to eventually replace its Airbus A380 superjumbos was behind its call on 17 November for a feasibility study into a potential 777-10
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NewsRiyadh Air picks Leap-1A powerplants for A321neos
Start-up carrier Riyadh Air has announced an order for 120 CFM International Leap-1A engines to power the 60 Airbus A321neo jets it ordered last year.
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NewsSpain’s Air Europa defects to Airbus by selecting A350s for fleet renewal
Spanish carrier Air Europa, currently an all-Boeing operator, has provisionally agreed to take up to 40 Airbus A350-900s. Airbus disclosed the memorandum of understanding during the Dubai air show, describing it as a “long-haul fleet replacement”. Air Europa’s long-haul fleet comprises a mix of Boeing 787-8s and -9s. Airbus says ...
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NewsGulf Air firms 787 order after increasing original commitment
Bahraini flag-carrier Gulf Air has firmed an agreement for 15 Boeing 787s – three more than had featured in the provisional deal unveiled in July.
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NewsFlysafair to take first 737 Max jets in 2028
Flysafair will take its first Boeing 737 Max jets through lessor AerCap following an agreement announced at Dubai air show on 18 November.
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NewsFlydubai confirms fleet diversification with deal for 150 A321neos
Middle Eastern operator Flydubai has confirmed plans to take 150 Airbus A321neo twinjets in a further significant shift in its fleet strategy. The airline expects to take delivery of the first example in 2031, FlightGlobal understands. Speaking during an event at the Dubai air show, Flydubai chair Sheikh Ahmed bin ...
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NewsEtihad to take 25 more Airbus widebodies including first A330neos
Etihad Airways disclosed commitments for 25 Airbus widebody twinjets on the second day of Dubai air show, including its first orders for the A330neo.
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NewsJazeera prepares to fly A320s fitted with lightweight Expliseat interior
Kuwaiti budget carrier Jazeera Airways has starting taking delivery of an Expliseat interior for its Airbus A320-family jets. French-based Expliseat says the delivery of its lightweight titanium and carbonfibre TiSeat 2X product marks its entry into the Middle East market. It claims the new seats will enable Jazeera to reduce ...
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NewsAir India returns to China with Shanghai relaunch
Air India will resume operations to Mainland China after a six-year hiatus with the launch of flights to Shanghai.
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NewsAir Senegal plans to expand through 737 Max purchase agreement
Air Senegal is committing to acquire nine Boeing 737 Max jets, which would be its largest fleet purchase if firmed. The airline’s chief, Tidiane Ndiaye, says the provisional agreement is part of a strategy to strengthen operational performance and support expansion of its network from Dakar. Air Senegal says the ...
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NewsEmbraer hails ‘turning point’ for E2’s GTF engines
Embraer has hailed a “turning point” for the Pratt & Whitney PW1900G GTF engines that power its E2 twinjets, saying it expects no aircraft to be grounded by related issues by the end of next year.
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NewsEthiopian exercises options for 11 more 737 Max 8s
Ethiopian Airlines ordered 11 more Boeing 737 Max 8s during Dubai air show on 17 November.
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NewsEmbraer secures E-Jet orders from Air Cote d’Ivoire and Helvetic
Embraer announced two orders for its E-Jets during Dubai air show on 17 November.
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NewsFlydubai stresses durability criteria as it picks GEnx for 787 fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Flydubai has selected the GE Aerospace GEnx engine to equip its Boeing 787-9 fleet, to which it committed at the last Dubai air show. Flydubai is taking 60 engines under the agreement. The airline signed for the powerplants at this year’s Dubai show. It adds that the ...