News from FlightGlobal – Page 35
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NewsAirAsia X expands Central Asia network with Tashkent launch
Malaysia-based AirAsia X will be expanding its operations into Central Asia with the launch of thrice-weekly flights between Kuala Lumpur and Tashkent.
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NewsRex seeks extension to administration as sale process yields ‘interested parties’
The administrators of Australia’s Regional Express (Rex) are seeking an extension to the carrier’s voluntary administration period, as they confirm several “interested parties” in the sale process.
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NewsHainan Airlines receives first A321neo
Hainan Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, becoming the type’s newest operator in China.
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NewsAir India extends temporary cuts to narrowbody network
Air India is continuing to implement cuts to its network, owing to the effect of safety checks, disruption within Middle Eastern airspace, and night-flight restrictions in Europe. It recently started reducing frequency on – and, in some cases, suspending – services operated with Boeing 787s and 777s. Air India has ...
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NewsLessors prevail over insurers in Russian seizure case after judge rules aircraft ‘lost’
Claims brought by lessors over the loss of aircraft leased to Russian airlines have been backed in a judgement on the complex case, which largely rejected the defences of insurance firms. Irish lessor AerCap and several other leasing companies sought to recover losses under ‘all risk’ and ‘war risk’ insurance ...
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NewsAir India cuts back 787 and 777 routes over fleet checks and airspace closures
Air India is temporarily cutting back Boeing 787 and 777 services for nearly a month, as a result of enhanced safety checks being conducted on its fleet in the wake of the Ahmedabad accident. The carrier says the measures, starting 21 June, also take into account airspace closures in the ...
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NewsStarlux orders 10 more A350-1000s
Taiwan’s Starlux Airlines has placed fresh orders for 10 Airbus A350-1000s – topping up existing commitments for eight jets – as it looks to boost its long-haul network.
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NewsAirlink to be newest E2 operator with lease agreement for 10 E195 E2s
South Africa operator Airlink is to lease 10 new Embraer E195 E2s, under an agreement with Florida-based lessor Azorra that will be finalised soon.
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NewsEmbraer names Bridges Air Cargo as E-Freighter launch operator
Embraer has named Bridges Air Cargo as launch operator for its E-Freighter, with the carrier due to take its first example of the E190F in the third quarter of this year.
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NewsSkyWest signs for up 110 more E-Jets
US regional operator SkyWest has placed a firm order for 60 Embraer 175 jets and taken purchase rights on an additional 50 aircraft.
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NewsEgyptAir signs for six more Airbus A350s
EgyptAir has ordered a further six Airbus A350-900s, taking the Star Alliance carrier’s firm commitments for the type to 16.
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NewsTurkey’s MNG signs preliminary deal for pair of A350 freighters
Turkish cargo carrier MNG Airlines is set to become an Airbus A350F operator after signing a memorandum of understanding with the manufacturer for two of the freighters.
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NewsNo major issues found during Air India 787 inspections: civil aviation regulator
India’s civil aviation regulator has, so far, found no significant safety concerns with the Air India Boeing 787 fleet, as it carries out an enhanced inspection. The DGCA states that it discussed findings to date during a meeting with senior Air India and Air India Express officials, in the aftermath ...
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NewsTurkish unit AJet to lease 10 A321neos from Avolon
Turkish Airlines’ low-cost unit AJet will lease 10 Airbus A321neos as part of fleet renewal and network expansion efforts.
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News‘Definitely need more planes’: AirAsia confirms talks for new jets but Paris order unlikely
AirAsia is “still in discussions” about a potential order for smaller aircraft, amid reports that the airline group would be announcing orders – its first since the pandemic – at the Paris air show.
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News‘A bit like a marriage’: Varadi on why Wizz is taking more P&W engines
Wizz Air has stuck with the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G GTF to power the remaining 177 Airbus A321neo aircraft for which it had not made an engine choice, despite issues with the powerplant becoming a years-long challenge for the European low-cost carrier.
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NewsVietJet signs preliminary deal for up to 150 A321neos
Low-cost carrier Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) covering a planned new commitment for up to 150 A321neos, 100 of which would be firm orders.
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NewsEthiopian Airlines is newest customer for rebooted Twin Otter 300
Ethiopian Airlines is to acquire a pair of De Havilland Canada DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300Gs.
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NewsANA reveals new business class seats on 787-9s
Japan’s All Nippon Airways has unveiled a new business class product for its Boeing 787-9s, which it has developed in partnership with French manufacturer Safran Seats and British design company Acumen.
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NewsNorwegian to buy 11 spare Leap-1B engines
Norwegian is to purchase 11 spare CFM International Leap-1B engines to support its Boeing 737 Max 8 fleet.