News from FlightGlobal – Page 1247
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NewsAer Lingus to axe routes and jobs after cost talks fail
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is to axe more routes, reduce the number of aircraft in operation, and shed further jobs after failing to reach a crucial cost-savings...
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Canada delays SMS for small operators and MROs
Canada has decided to delay compliance with its aviation safety management system for smaller operators and maintenance organizations until the beginning...
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Orlando International marks latest base for Allegiant
Allegiant Air will relocate 10 routes from Florida's Orlando-Sanford International airport to Orlando International airport between February and March of...
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Latest IATA financial assessment shows mixed bag for airlines
IATA's review of third quarter financial results show an improvement in airline performance, but the rebound was not strong enough to reverse the association's...
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Asiana taps Panasonic for A321 in-seat IFE
South Korean operator Asiana Airlines has contracted Panasonic Avionics to provide its eFX in-flight entertainment (IFE) system for two Airbus A321s.
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Bombardier plans unprecedented production rate for CSeries
Bombardier is targeting a production rate of 20 aircraft per month for its CSeries aircraft by 2016 as the airframer readies to enlarge the Mirabel site...
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TAP’s MRO arm secures FAA approval for E-Jet maintenance
Brazilian maintenance supplier TAP Maintenance and Engineering has won FAA approval to add Embraer E-170/190 jets to its product offering.
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Embraer readies fixes and upgrades for Phenom 100 fleet
Some Embraer Phenom 100 owners can expect a flurry of activity...
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Kenya Airways looks for more narrowbodies
Kenya Airways is looking to acquire narrowbody aircraft as it pushes forward with an aggressive intra-African expansion drive. During 2007 and 2008...
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Nigerian Eagle looks to renegotiate Embraer order
Nigerian Eagle Airlines, formerly Virgin Nigeria, is looking to convert its Embraer aircraft order to a lease arrangement and, if unsuccessful, may tap rock-bottom...
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Police take major shareholder of Shenzhen Airlines in for questioning
Chinese police have taken a major shareholder of Shenzhen Airlines in for questioning.
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Transaero eyes Tupolev Tu-204SM
Russian airline Transaero has reiterated its commitment to acquire its outstanding Tupolev Tu-214s, but is also considering the modernised Tu-204SM variant....
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CAL launches non-stop service on Delhi-Rome route
Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) has a commenced non-stop service on the Delhi-Rome route, making it the first carrier to operate a non-stop service on the...
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Skywest set for 7 December listing on ASX
Western Australian carrier Skywest Airlines is set to be listed on the Australian Stock Exchange (ASX) on 7 December, with hopes of improving its shares'...
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Qantas reports 3.2% growth in October RPKs
Australia's Qantas Airways and its subsidiaries posted a 3.2% increase in RPKs in October compared with a year ago, largely due to growth in its international...
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Jetstar to reintroduce Cairns-Osaka non-stop in April
Australia's Jetstar will commence a four-times-weekly non-stop service on the Cairns-Osaka route, after securing an agreement with Cairns International airport.
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US Airways pilots request investigation into Delta slot deal
Pilots at US Airways represented by the US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA) have requested an investigation into a proposed slot swap between US Airways...
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BA agrees to compensation for mistaken fares
British Airways has reached an agreement with the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to compensate consumers for cancellation penalties and other expenses...
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Regional focus at heart of Gulf Air restructuring
Gulf Air's new chief executive has unveiled an "immediate redirection of strategy" for the loss-making Bahraini carrier that will see it focus on short-haul...