News from FlightGlobal – Page 262
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NewsAzerbaijan’s Silk Way West signs for two Boeing 777-8 Freighters
Azerbaijani cargo carrier Silk Way West Airlines has placed an order for two Boeing 777-8 Freighters and taken options on two more of the type.
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NewsMalaysia Airlines eyes 25 more narrowbodies; does not rule out 737 Max, regional jets
Malaysia Airlines is to kick off airframer discussions for a potential order for 25 more narrowbody aircraft, as the airline awaits delivery of its first Boeing 737 Max in about half a year.
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NewsEmbraer hails Chinese approval for E190-E2, with larger E195-E2 to follow
Chinese regulators have certificated the Embraer 190-E2, with the approval process for the larger E195-E2 also under way.
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News‘China hasn’t come to the party’: Asia-Pacific recovery stymied despite good prospects
The continued closure of Mainland China has depressed the recovery of traffic demand in the Asia-Pacific – even as borders fully reopen in other parts of the region – with airlines cautiously optimistic about their near-term prospects.
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NewsAverage passenger weight unchanged despite obesity trend: EASA
Contrary to expectations, the average weight of passengers has not changed significantly since a previous study conducted nearly 15 years ago. Lufthansa Consulting reached the finding after conducting an extensive survey at six airports on behalf of the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. Standard passenger weights are used for aircraft ...
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NewsSkymark set to commit to a dozen Boeing 737 Max jets
Japanese carrier Skymark Airlines has outlined plans to bring in a dozen Boeing 737 Max jets, including four ordered directly from the manufacturer.
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NewsEmirates expects return to full-year profit after strong first half
Emirates Group had returned 73 Airbus A380s to service, along with its entire Boeing 777 fleet, by the end of the first half – a period in which it generated a net profit of Dhs4.2 billion ($1.1 billion). The financial performance contrasts with the Dhs5.7 billion net loss from the ...
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NewsAsia-Pacific airlines back in growth mode: Airbus
Following the travails of the coronavirus pandemic, Asia-Pacific airlines are once again focused on growth, according to Airbus’s Asia-Pacific chief.
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NewsCebu Pacific narrows quarterly loss as revenue jumps five-fold
Cebu Pacific trimmed its operating loss for the third quarter on the back of a significant increase in passenger travel revenue, despite it being a “lean season”.
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NewsCanada Jetlines plans launch of first international flight from Toronto to Las Vegas
Start-up leisure carrier Canada Jetlines plans to roll out its first international route on 19 January with non-stop service from its hub in Toronto to Las Vegas.
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NewsEmirates and Gulf Air firm codeshare plan
Middle Eastern carriers Emirates and Gulf Air are set to launch their codeshare next month after formalising the agreement during the Bahrain air show today.
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NewsAvianca slams Colombian authorities for blocking plan for ‘rescuing’ Viva Air
Avianca has slammed an 8 November decision by Colombia’s civil aviation authority to block its planned tie up with financially struggling low-cost competitor Viva Air.
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NewsRoyal Jordanian signs Pratt & Whitney deal for A320neo, E-Jet fleets
Royal Jordanian and Pratt & Whitney have signed propulsion contracts to equip the carrier’s future Airbus A320neo-family and Embraer E-Jet E2 aircraft with geared turbofan engines.
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NewsCourt orders Kenya Airways pilots to return to work
Kenya Airways has welcomed a court decision compelling striking pilots to resume their work for the carrier. The employment and labour relations court ruling follows a walkout by cockpit crews that began on 5 November. Kenya Airways says the court has ordered pilots to return to work on 9 November. ...
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NewsLATAM cuts Q3 losses as revenues almost back to pre-pandemic levels
LATAM Airlines Group revenues moved to within 3% of pre-crisis levels in the third quarter as it posted an adjusted operating profit of $63 million for the period.
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NewsBRA to operate corporate route with maximum-permitted sustainable fuel blend
Swedish carrier Braathens Regional Airlines is claiming to be the first to operate services with the maximum-permitted blend of sustainable aviation fuel. BRA, which uses a fleet of ATR 72s, will conduct two flights weekly between Gothenburg and Lyon, on behalf of automotive firm Volvo Group, from autumn this year. ...
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NewsCyprus Airways expands network to major European capitals
Cyprus Airways is to expand its network to the major European capitals of Paris and Rome, with year-round services from mid-December. The airline currently operates to seven regional destinations from its Larnaca base: the Greek cities of Athens, Thessaloniki, Rhodes and Heraklion, plus Beirut, Tel Aviv and Yerevan. It uses ...
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NewsLondon Southend operator’s review considers possible aviation business sale
London Southend airport operator Esken is undertaking a strategic review of its businesses, which could potentially involve selling activities including its aviation division or its renewables arm. The company’s aviation operations include London Southend and the ground-handler Star Handling, and it also owns Carlisle Lake District airport. Esken executive chair ...
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NewsLufthansa launches Airbus virtual-reality cockpit training for A320s
Lufthansa Group is to serve as launch customer for a virtual-reality procedure trainer for pilots being developed by Airbus. Airbus intends the system to allow pilots to undertake procedures training without the use of a flight simulator or fixed training equipment. The airframer showed off the development at the European ...
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NewsAir Serbia to open Chinese long-haul link despite restrictions
Air Serbia is to open a new long-haul service connecting Belgrade to the Chinese city of Tianjin before the end of the year. The airline is to open the connection on 9 December. Air Serbia will deploy Airbus A330 twinjets on the route. But continuing Chinese restrictions from the pandemic ...