News from FlightGlobal – Page 1339
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NewsLufthansa chief: Consolidation should not be obstructed
Lufthansa chief Wolfgang Mayrhuber has reiterated the need for consolidation in the European air transport market, stating that it should not be obstructed. The...
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This week briefing
Following the 1 April fatal crash of a Eurocopter Super Puma, the manufacturer says that...
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Airlines deepen ties with outsourcing partners
With airlines in total cost savings mode the need toworkmore closely than ever withoutsourcing partners is paramount. Can both benefit from the relationship?
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NewsAirbus Tianjin on track to deliver first A320 in June
Airbus' new A320 assembly plant in China has already produced two aircraft and is on track to deliver its first before the end of June as scheduled. Airbus...
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Aeromexico and Mexicana: On a collision course?
An ambitious expansion plan has transformed Mexicana into a fully-fledged network carrier that rivals Aeromexico. But is there room in Mexico's dynamic market for two overlapping carriers?
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NewsLufthansa positions Swiss CEO Franz to succeed Mayrhuber
Lufthansa Group has named Swiss International Air Lines chief executive Christoph Franz as its deputy chairman, while Harry Hohmeister will succeed him as...
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Lufthansa seals CSeries training pact with Bombardier
Lufthansa has signed the first authorised training provider agreement with Bombardier Aerospace for the Canadian manufacturer's CSeries aircraft. The...
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Airline Distribution 2009 conference report
Despite huge changes in how carriers sell and distribute their product over recent years, the 2009 Airline Distribution conference, organised by Airline Business and UATP, showed that few feel they have got it right
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EU transport committee backs slot rule hiatus
European Parliament transport committee members have backed a draft proposal to suspend the 'use it or lose it' slot regulation this summer, to ease pressure...
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NewsGulf Air abandons plans to dry-lease Jet 777s
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air has reversed plans to retain its newly-introduced Boeing 777-300ERs through a dry lease, after opting not to pursue such...
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Manufacturers ready to act on funding
Airbus has established a Watchtower Committee to monitor its customers and financing needs, an operation similar to the War Room established by Boeing Capital...
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Boeing 787 programme tempo accelerates towards first flight target
Boeing has accelerated the pace of the 787 programme as it targets a first flight by the end of June. Key milestones required for the maiden sortie have...
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Market Outlook: Separating truth from fiction
Recovery is still some way off and excess capacity remains a key challenge, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Flight Insight
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Low-cost carriers: The time is right
With the economy in meltdown, times are undoubtedly tough. But with crisis comes opportunity. Former easyJet and Go executive Michael Coltman, who is now a partner at consultancy firm Mango Aviation, flags up airlines which have capitalised on adversity
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V Australia delays 777-300ER deliveries
Virgin Blue's long-haul operation V Australia has delayed delivery of two Boeing 777-300ERs but Virgin Blue has exercised purchase rights for five Boeing...
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Latin carriers remain optimistic
Led by Chile's LAN and Panama's Copa, Latin carriers believe they are in good shape to weather the economic crisis
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Swiss looks forward with new A330-300 premium offerings
Undeterred by the global economic slump Star Alliance member Swiss International Air Lines is pressing ahead with efforts to reinforce its identity as a...
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NewsBoeing reveals 60 aircraft deferrals from 2010 and 2011
Boeing today revealed that 60 aircraft deliveries in 2010 and 2011 have been deferred into the future, and at least another 60 more deferrals are in discussions...
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Boeing delays 747-8I passenger aircraft deliveries
Boeing has further delayed first delivery of the 747-8 Intercontinental by three to six months to the fourth quarter of 2011.