News from FlightGlobal – Page 1385
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NewsVirgin looking for up to a dozen interim jets to fill 787 gap
Delays to Boeing's 787 delivery schedule are forcing Virgin Atlantic to seek up to 12 aircraft as an interim solution to its fleet plans from 2011. The...
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NewsKingfisher in spat with GECAS over early return of aircraft
India's Kingfisher Airlines is negotiating with GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) on the terms and conditions for the early return of four Airbus A320s...
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NewsUpdated blacklist: Inclusion of EU carriers unconfirmed
Safety regulators are preparing to finalise an update to the 'blacklist' of airlines banned from European Union operations, as early indications suggest...
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Airbus formally cancels collapsed Skybus' A319 order
Airbus has formally cancelled the 65-strong A319 order from collapsed US start-up Skybus Airlines. The cancellations are detailed in the European manufacturer's...
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Business briefs
Strikes at Boeing and Hawker Beechcraft failed to slow fourth quarter and full-year...
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NewsALMA becomes latest Mexican carrier to cease operations
Mexican regional carrier ALMA has ceased operations and filed for bankruptcy, citing the global economic crisis...
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NewsBA upbeat on guidance and consolidation initiatives
British Airways is optimistic that strong yields will enable it to post an operating profit for the full-year, and is pleased with the way things are going...
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PICTURE: Air Berlin prepares to put first Q400 into service
German carrier Air Berlin is to put its first Bombardier Q400 turboprop into service on 10 november, operating the route from Dusseldorf to Stuttgart...
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NewsMarsans firms order for 61 Airbuses including four A380s and 10 A350s
Spanish travel company Grupo Marsans has firmed its huge 61-Airbus order which includes four A380s, 10 A350-900s and five A330-200s...
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PICTURE: KLM Cityhopper receives first Embraer 190
Dutch regional carrier KLM Cityhopper has today taken delivery of its first Embraer 190 twin-jet during a ceremony in Brazil...
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SAS hopes to complete Q400 disposal by mid-2009
SAS Group has disposed of 12 of its 27 Bombardier Q400 turboprops, and expects to phase out another 10 in the fourth quarter. In October last year...
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ASEAN nations firm up liberalisation deals
Southeast Asian nations have firmed up agreements for a long-planned air services liberalisation programme that they expect will lead to a full open-skies...
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NewsBA operating profit down 75% in first half
British Airways (BA) has reported a 75% drop in operating profit and a net loss for the first half, but despite difficult trading conditions says it remains...
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LiveTV reveals a
LiveTV is developing a new connectivity solution that would enable carriers to offer passengers a broadband-like experience during flight with substantial...
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Grob rescue attempt falters
The battle to rescue the beleaguered German airframer Grob has hit the skids after the company was forced to...
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NewsMexicana leases two A330s to enter Madrid market
Mexicana has leased two former Excel Airways Airbus A330-200s to enable it to launch flights from Mexico City to Madrid early next year...
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CFM appears set to have engine MRO in China
Engine-maker CFM International is proceeding with plans to turn shareholder Snecma's engine maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) joint-venture with Air...
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Congested Heathrow denies commemoration landing slot to British Eagle DC-6
Operators of a vintage Douglas DC-6 have been blocked from conducting a commemorative service to London Heathrow, owing to congestion concerns at the hub...