News from FlightGlobal – Page 1230
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NewsJAL secures ¥145 billion loan
Japan Airlines (JAL) has secured a ¥145 billion ($1.6 billion) loan from the Development Bank of Japan, as a government body carves out a business revitalisation...
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SIA posts 4.3% fall in December passenger traffic
Singapore Airlines (SIA) posted a 4.3% drop in passenger traffic in December 2009, after flight frequencies were reduced and unprofitable services were cut.
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Hong Kong airport posts 5% fall in 2009 passenger traffic
Passenger and cargo traffic at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) registered single digit falls in 2009 from a year ago, but the airport expects growth...
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Departing Iran Air A300 comes off Stockholm runway
Sweden's capital airport, Stockholm Arlanda, has closed one of its runways after an Iranian aircraft veered off during departure.
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NewsBoeing completes 787 initial airworthiness milestone
One month into its flight test campaign, Boeing has completed initial airworthiness trials on its long-range twin-engine 787. ZA001 and ZA002, which...
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Virgin America to evaluate Aircell's new video download service
Virgin America intends to evaluate Aircell's new video download service, but does not believe the solution "will be as much of a model for us" as the carrier...
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NewsQatar Airways backs Airbus rethink on A350-800 design
A350 XWB launch customer Qatar Airways has declared itself pleased with Airbus's rethink on the -800 variant, which is now based directly on the -900 to...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
The US Department of Transportation has ruled the carrier's US citizenship will remain intact, as it has agreed to ensure new capital investments...
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AeroLogic launches Leipzig-HK freighter service
AeroLogic, a joint-venture between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL, has launched a daily service from Leipzig to Hong Kong.
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Thailand's PB Air ceases operations
The owners of PB Air have decided against trying to revive the Thai regional carrier. PB Air shuttered its operations late last year when it returned...
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NewsDebris forces second 787 back to Everett
Boeing's second flight test 787 is set to make its second flight, a return trip to Everett, for a thorough cleaning of its fuel tank following the discovery...
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Hawaiian pilots ratify a new contract
Following more than two years of negotiations, pilots at Hawaiian Airlines have ratified a tentative 68-month labour contract by a margin of 83%.
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Volaris to join VivaAerobus in launching service to Mexico City
Mexico's Volaris is preparing to take advantage of a new government policy authorising the low-cost carrier to launch services to previously restricted Mexico...
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Menke resigns from Republic
Republic Airways Holdings chief marketing officer and former Frontier Airlines chief Sean Menke has resigned from that post.
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Boeing prepares to begin 747-8 flight-test programme
Boeing says it remains on track for first flight of its 747-8 Freighter "early in 2010" as it outlines it plans for the flight-test programme to bring the...
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TAM to redesign cabin interiors across its entire fleet
Brazilian operator TAM has hired Priestmangoode to completely redesign cabin interiors across its fleet of aircraft as well as its forthcoming Boeing 777s...
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Big two aircraft output at all-time high despite recession
There was no hiding Airbus boss Tom Enders' glee this month at the Airbus/EADS annual conference in Seville when he confirmed that the airframer had defied...
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Japanese govt body works on plan to save JAL
Japan's Enterprise Turnaround Initiative Corporation (ETIC) has started work on a business revitalisation plan for struggling Japan Airlines (JAL). It...
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NewsSIA operating A380 on Zurich route
Singapore Airlines plans to operate Airbus A380 aircraft on its Singapore-Zurich route, replacing the carrier's Boeing 777-300ERs.
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HK Airlines adds its first 737F
Hong Kong Airlines has received its first Boeing 737 freighter and plans to operate it on the Hong Kong-Hangzhou route. The aircraft is the first of...