News from FlightGlobal – Page 1167
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: RBS commits to 95 Airbus and Boeing jets
RBS Aviation Capital is continuing the domination of the leasing sector at the Farnborough show, revealing itself as the customer for 95 Boeing and Airbus aircraft.
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Oneworld carriers secure final clearance for transatlantic tie-up
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) today approved the application of oneworld members American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Finnair,...
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Pluna to become first CRJ MRO provider in South America
Uruguayan carrier Pluna has unveiled plans to add heavy maintenance capabilities for Bombardier CRJ aircraft.
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Lease orders 10 ATR 72-600s
Former International Lease Finance chief Steven Udvar-Hazy has ordered 10 ATR 72-600s as he continues to build the fleet for his new Air Lease Corporation venture.
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FARNBOROUGH: Sukhoi expecting Alitalia decision on Superjet
Russian airframer Sukhoi admits it has made a proposal to Alitalia for its Superjet 100 aircraft, and expects the airline to make a decision in the second...
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Continental and United pilots forge transition agreement
Continental Airlines and United Airlines have cleared a major hurdle in their proposed merger by inking a transition agreement with their pilots.
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FARNBOROUGH: Udvar-Hazy returns with 51-aircraft A320 deal
Industry legend Steven Udvar-Hazy has signalled his return, signing for 51 Airbus A320 family aircraft for his new venture Air Lease Corporation (ALC).
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FARNBOROUGH: Air Lease signs LOI for 10 Embraers
Air Lease Corporation, the new leasing venture of former International Lease Finance chief Steven Udvar-Hazy, has signed a letter of intent for 10 Embraer 190s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Thomson to be first European 787 operator
Thomson Airways to be first European 787 operator TUI Travel UK leisure carrier Thomson Airways has been told by Boeing that it will be the European...
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FARNBOROUGH: Brazil's TRIP orders two Embraer 190s
Brazilian regional carrier TRIP Linhas Aereas has ordered two Embraer 190 jets to add to its fleet of six Embraer 175s.
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FARNBOROUGH: HK Airlines tentatively signs for A350s, A330s
Hong Kong Airlines has tentatively agreed to acquire 15 Airbus A350s as well as another 10 A330s.
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FARNBOROUGH: Etihad takes delivery of first A330-200F
Etihad Airways today took delivery of its first Airbus A330-200 freighter, which it plans to deploy on routes to China and Africa from its Abu Dhabi base...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Alternative fuel providers confident carbon neutral growth can be achieved
IATA's goal of carbon-neutral growth for the aviation industry in the medium term is achievable, according to representatives of the United Alternative Aviation Fuels Display, which is exhibiting at Farnborough for the first time to publicise the progress that biofuels have made towards meeting that target.
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VIDEO & PICTURES - FARNBOROUGH: Russia's United hopes to firm 50-strong MS-21 order
Russia's United Aircraft has signed an order for up to 50 of its MS-21 twinjets and says it hopes to reveal the launch customer at the show.
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FARNBOROUGH: NAC acquires seven ATRs
Danish regional aircraft lessor Nordic Aviation Capital (NAC) has bought seven ATR 42s from the manufacturer's portfolio. Announced today at the Farnborough...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: Emirates warns that physical constraints threaten further orders
Confirming the much-speculated deal for 30 more Boeing 777s worth $9.1 billion, Emirates has warned that its appetite for further new aircraft orders depends on long-term infrastructure constraints being overcome.
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FARNBOROUGH: LAN signs tentative deal for 50 A320s
Chilean Oneworld carrier LAN Airlines has signed a tentative agreement for 50 Airbus A320-family aircraft.
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FARNBOROUGH: ATR logs 42 orders during the half-year
European turboprop manufacturer ATR has announced orders for 42 new aircraft and 72 options for the first half of this year.
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Etihad Airways to open Seoul service
Middle Eastern carrier Etihad Airways is to open services to the South Korean capital Seoul at the end of this year. Seoul will become the 65th destination...
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FARNBOROUGH: Azul orders 20 ATR 72-600s
Brazilian carrier Azul has inked a contract covering 20 ATR 72-600s, with options on a further 20 aircraft.