News from FlightGlobal – Page 1165
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Tiger snares some of Jetstar Asia's Jakarta traffic rights
Singapore's Air Traffic Rights Committee has decided to take away some of Jetstar Asia/Valuair's traffic rights to Jakarta and give them to Tiger Airways.
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FARNBOROUGH: Malaysia Airlines signs up for Thales satcom system
Malaysia Airlines is to install the Thales TopFlight Satcom system on the five Boeing 737-800s it has on order which start arriving in September. The...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: 767 similarities allow Boeing to duck Dreamliner evacuation trial
Boeing is finalising the last elements of the 787's certification programme as it targets a year-end first delivery, but will not be required to run a cabin evacuation trial demonstration.
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FARNBOROUGH: China Southern picks V2500s for A320s
China Southern Airlines has selected International Aero Engines V2500 powerplants for the 20 Airbus A320s it ordered earlier this year.
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FARNBOROUGH: Qatar signs for two more 777s, accelerates 787s
Qatar Airways has firmed up two 777 options as -200LRs and has also agreed with Boeing to accelerate its 787-8 deliveries.
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FARNBOROUGH: Rockwell Collins joins AIRE
Rockwell Collins has secured an active role in the Atlantic-interoperability initiative to reduce emissions (AIRE) as part...
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MRO USA: Turkish Technic targets US market
Turkish Technic is exhibiting at MRO Americas for the first time as part of a campaign to attract more work from US carriers.
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FARNBOROUGH: FlyDubai signs component pact with ADAT
Middle Eastern budget carrier FlyDubai has sealed a long-term agreement with maintenance firm Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies to cover support for the airline's...
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FARNBOROUGH: Thai to use new A330s to replace A300s
Star Alliance carrier Thai Airways today signed a memorandum of understanding at the show for seven Airbus A330-300s to replace its Airbus A300-600s.
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American reports further delay in 787 deliveries
Boeing 787 deliveries to American Airlines have been further pushed back and now will not begin until 2014.
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FARNBOROUGH: MAS chooses PW4170 for A330s
Malaysia Airlines has signed an agreement with Pratt & Whitney for the PW4170 to power the 17 Airbus A330s it has on firm order.
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FARNBOROUGH: Qantas orders seven Bombardier Q400s
Qantas is expanding the number of Q400s operated by its QantasLink subsidiary after placing an order with Bombardier for seven aircraft.
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FARNBOROUGH: China Eastern picks CFM56 for 30 A320s
China Eastern Airlines has chosen the CFM International CFM56 powerplant for installation on 30 Airbus A320s. The aircraft are scheduled for delivery from...
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FARNBOROUGH: GAMECO sets up Chongqing maintenance JV
Guangzhou Aircraft Maintenance and Engineering has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chongqing Airport Group and Chongqing Airlines to establish a joint venture aircraft maintenance facility at Chongqing Jiangbei International airport.
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FARNBOROUGH: Air China to equip 30 737s with winglets
Air China has placed a blended winglet order for 30 Boeing 737 aircraft, to be delivered from 2011. Winglet manufacturer Aviation Partners Boeing says...
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FARNBOROUGH: ITT signs first ADS-B surveillance data customer
ITT has signed the first customer to receive air traffic surveillance data from its nascent automatic dependent surveillance
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FARNBOROUGH: Neeleman’s Azul gives ATR a boost
Brazilian carrier Azul plans to introduce a second fleet type to join its Embraer 190/195 regional jets, with the first of 20 ATR 72 turboprops joining the...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: LAN selects CFM56 for 70 A320s
Chilean carrier LAN Airlines has selected the CFM International CFM56 engine for a total of 70 Airbus A320s.
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AirTran defers nine 737s, adds two 717s
AirTran Airways announced today it will be slowing its fleet growth by deferring delivery of nine Boeing 737-700s but has agreed to lease two additional...
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FARNBOROUGH: Messier Services clinches maintenance contracts from Virgin Atlantic and Thomas Cook
Messier Services, part of Safran group, has won a seven-year contract from Virgin Atlantic Airways to complete landing gear overhauls for the airline's fleet of 19 Airbus A340-600 aircraft.