News from FlightGlobal – Page 410
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NewsUnited Airlines still undecided on 757-300 replacements: CEO Kirby
Although United Airlines will use incoming Airbus A321neos and Boeing 737 Max jets to replace its ageing 757-200s, the new aircraft will not supplant its larger 757-300s.
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NewsUnited not 'in the market' for 100-seaters, says chief Kirby
United Airlines has no plans to acquire narrowbody aircraft in the 100-130-seat class – a category filled by jets like the Airbus A220 and Embraer E-Jet family.
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NewsUnited orders 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies, plans to retire 200 50-seat jets
United Airlines has placed orders for a combined 270 Airbus and Boeing narrowbody jets, including 200 737 Max and 70 A321neos – a pair of massive deals that signal that the US airline industry is recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
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NewsEl Al to consolidate shares and raise authorised capital
Israeli flag-carrier El Al is to seek shareholder approval for a share consolidation and an increase in the company’s authorised capital. El Al is to consolidate its 2.5 billion ordinary shares in a ratio of eight-to-one, bringing the figure down to 312.5 million. The airline will reduce the nominal value ...
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NewsTrans-Tasman travel bubble suspension extended
New Zealand has extended the suspension of quarantine-free travel arrangements with neighbouring Australia for another five days, and will require all incoming travellers to be tested for the coronavirus before arrival.
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NewsGECAS orders three more 777-300ERSF converted freighters
GECAS is exercising options on a contract with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert three additional Boeing 777-300ER passenger planes to 777-300ERSF freighters.
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NewsAsiana Airlines issues $97 million corporate bond
South Korea’s Asiana Airlines has raised W110 billion ($97 million) from privately placed corporate bonds.
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NewsSingapore’s Scoot eyes post-pandemic opportunities
Singapore low-cost carrier Scoot expects to see significant opportunities when the Asia-Pacific finally emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
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NewsSwiss unveils premium-economy seats for 777 fleet
Swiss will start introducing premium-economy seats on its Boeing 777 fleet during the fourth quarter in an effort to diversify its product offering amid an increased focus on leisure traffic in the aftermath of the pandemic.
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NewsPobeda adds more Turkish routes following lifting of restrictions
Aeroflot low-cost unit Pobeda is further bolstering its network of flights to Turkish tourism destinations following Russia’s recent lifting of travel restrictions to the country.
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NewsGaruda aiming to complete restructuring by year-end
Garuda Indonesia is targeting to complete its restructuring within the year but did not commit to a timeline for the process or further steps to pay off its debts.
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NewsKirana-linked Super Air Jet secures Indonesian AOC
A new Indonesian airline with close links to Lion Group founder Rusdi Kirana has received its AOC.
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NewsTrans-Tasman bubble suspended amid Australian Covid-19 spike
New Zealand has suspended its ‘travel bubble’ arrangement with Australia for three days, after the latter reported a surge in coronavirus infections in multiple states.
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NewsDutch government should have power to ban flights over conflict zones: safety board
Dutch investigators are recommending that the country’s government considers extending its flight-safety remit to include prohibiting Dutch carriers flying through foreign airspace affected by conflict. Seven years after Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over Ukraine – and 18 months after the similar missile attack on Ukraine International Airlines ...
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NewsAirline Business Friday Briefing: Two very different CEO departures
This week saw two low-cost carriers announce changes at the top of their businesses, where the similarities between the stories begin and end with the business model.
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NewsLufthansa to temporarily bring back five A340-600s to offer first class from Munich
Lufthansa is to temporarily reactivate five Airbus A340-600s on flights from Munich next summer to provide a first-class product offering from the airport.
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NewsEastar Jet’s new buyer to pay $97 million for 80% stake: report
South Korea’s Eastar Jet has signed an agreement with stalking-horse bidder Sung Jung to acquire an 80% stake in the airline for about W110 billion ($97 million).
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NewsThai AirAsia eyes domestic traffic uptick with Phuket reopening
Thai AirAsia has expressed confidence in the Thai government’s plan to reopen Phuket in July and expects to up its domestic capacity by 30%.
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NewsThai AirAsia X making progress on lease negotiations: advisor
Thai AirAsia X has made further progress with lessors on restructuring lease agreements, after signing its first lease restructuring back in March.
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NewsWestJet makes cargo move with 737-800 freighters
Canadian carrier WestJet will launch dedicated freighter operations following the delivery of a Boeing 737-800 converted freighter.