News from FlightGlobal – Page 192
-
NewsAmerican, JetBlue make Northeast Alliance break-up official
US carriers American Airlines and JetBlue Airways will terminate their Northeast Alliance (NEA) at the end of July.
-
NewsWalsh calls on politicians to address ‘unacceptable’ ATC issues as traffic peaks
IATA director general Willie Walsh has called on politicians to resolve issues with ATC performance in the USA and Europe, as fears over peak-season travel disruption become reality in some cases.
-
NewsRyanair quits UK government’s ‘talking shop’ aviation strategy group
European low-cost carrier Ryanair has resigned from a group established by the UK government to shape the country’s future aviation strategy, describing it as a “talking shop” that delivers no action or reform for passengers.
-
NewsGreen Africa gradually expands fleet with European ATR lease
Fledgling operator Green Africa is expanding its turboprop fleet with an ATR 72-500 damp-leased from specialist Jump Air. Green Africa, based in the Nigerian city of Lagos, commenced services on local routes just under two years ago. It says it has agreed a partnership with Lithuanian charter carrier Jump Air, ...
-
NewsFirst Qantas Group A220-300 comes together in Mirabel
The first Airbus A220-300 destined for service with Qantas Group is in production at the airframer’s factory in Mirabel, Canada.
-
NewsAlaska Airlines looks to ‘carbon transformation’ company Twelve for SAF supply
Twelve has broken ground on a new plant that promises to convert CO2 from the atmosphere into jet fuel that could one day power some Alaska Airlines Boeing 737s.
-
NewsEmirates offers VIP charter flights with Phenom from Dubai
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is introducing a regional charter service with Embraer Phenom 100 business jets out of Dubai’s Al-Maktoum airport. The airline is offering the Phenom for on-demand flights to destinations within the Gulf region, including those outside of the Emirates network. Emirates says the four-seat aircraft provides privacy, ...
-
NewsSurf Air expects to soon go public, close deal with Southern Airways
Regional air travel company Surf Air Mobility anticipates it will be listed on the New York Stock Exchange during the week of 24 July, which would complete a process involving the company’s acquisition of regional carrier Southern Airways.
-
NewsHalla EMB-120 occupants survive landing accident at Mogadishu
All the occupants of an Embraer EMB-120 turboprop have survived after the aircraft crashed during landing at Mogadishu. The Somali civil aviation authority states that the Halla Airlines aircraft “crash landed” on runway 05 at the capital’s Aden Adde international airport on 11 July. Video images circulating on social media, ...
-
NewsANA to complete deal for Nippon Cargo Airlines in October
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has firmed its agreement with shipping and logistics group NYK to acquire Boeing 747 freighter operator Nippon Cargo Airlines (NCA).
-
NewsMaldivian seeks lease arrangements for additional ATR 42s
Indian Ocean carrier Maldivian is seeking to acquire a pair of new ATR 42-600 turboprops under a finance lease as part of a fleet upgrade. The acquisition is being undertaken through Island Aviation Services which has invited interested parties to submit proposals by the end of 22 July. Island Aviation ...
-
NewsBangladesh’s Bismillah recruiting for A321 freighter operation
Bangladeshi cargo carrier Bismillah Airlines appears to be moving to Airbus A321 freighter operations, with a recruitment call for crews. The operator, based in Dhaka, serves domestic and international routes and has used various aircraft types. Bismillah Airlines is recruiting for captains and first officers on A321s, as well as ...
-
NewsTaichung airport to get third terminal, eyes greater international connectivity
Taichung international airport is to get a third passenger terminal, as it prioritises restoring – and expanding – international flights in the coming months.
-
NewsNorthern Pacific to launch first passenger flights this week: CEO
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued Northern Pacific Airways an air carrier certificate, clearing the way for the start-up airline to begin passenger flights later this week.
-
NewsCanada Jetlines plans to expand charter flights to Guyana and Greenland
Start-up carrier Canada Jetlines has recently shown intention to expand its charter operations beyond North America.
-
NewsFernandes to focus on AirAsia and digital push after ending football interest
Capital A chief executive Tony Fernandes has sold his interest in English football club Queens Park Rangers in order to focus on AirAsia and its associated units.
-
NewsLOT optimistic over prospects as it eases back to profitability
Polish flag-carrier LOT’s new chief executive, Michal Fijol, says he is “cautiously optimistic” about the airline’s prospects following its return to profitability last year. The carrier turned in a net profit of zl113.7 million ($28 million) for 2022 – compared with the previous full-year loss of nearly zl1.33 billion – ...
-
NewsEasyJet blames ATC delays as it cancels 1,700 summer flights
EasyJet has cancelled around 1,700 flights from its summer schedule, blaming European airspace and ATC challenges.
-
NewsGrounded Go First seeks bidders
Administrators for grounded Indian budget carrier Go First have launched a call for expressions of interest in the airline.
-
NewsVirgin Australia rolls out A$110m cabin upgrade
Virgin Australia is to spend around A$110 million ($73.6 million) to refresh its older Boeing 737 cabins, as it takes delivery of new 737 Max jets in the coming months.