News from FlightGlobal – Page 412
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NewsLawmakers oppose bankruptcy or liquidation of Garuda Indonesia
Indonesian lawmakers voiced opposition to the bankruptcy or liquidation of embattled flag carrier Garuda Indonesia in a parliamentary hearing on 21 June, as the airline’s executives revealed further details on its downsizing of operations.
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NewsNew Aer Lingus chief sees long road to recovery
Aer Lingus chief executive Lynne Embleton insists there is no strategic retreat from the Irish regions but that restructuring is required as a result of the Covid crisis which has inflicted around €1 billion ($1.2 billion) in damage on the airline.
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NewsNumber of aircraft parked at Europe’s airports drops to pandemic low
The number of aircraft inactive for more than seven days in Europe has dropped to the lowest level since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic, in what Eurocontrol describes as “a good sign for the summer ahead”.
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NewsTransat ends takeover negotiations with Peladeau
Transat AT on 21 June announced the end of a special committee charged with reviewing takeover bids, adding that billionaire investor Pierre Karl Peladeau has withdrawn his offer to purchase control of the tourism provider due to lack of shareholder interest.
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NewsRussian medical helicopter operator SKOL's fleet stripped over debts
Russian federal aviation regulator Rosaviatsia has withdrawn 35 aircraft from the operating certificate of diverse operator SKOL, after claims by state leasing firm GTLK that the carrier has failed to keep up payments for its fleet. SKOL is based in the exclave of Kaliningrad and offers a variety of services ...
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NewsAsia airline leaders cautious on short-term recovery
After a tough 2020, Asia-Pacific airline executives caution that challenges related to the coronavirus pandemic have yet to be left behind.
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NewsThailand eyes international traffic recovery ‘before 2025’
Thai authorities expect international passenger numbers to hit pre-pandemic levels “before 2025”, as the country inches towards welcoming back visitors in the tourist hotspot of Phuket.
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NewsSingapore competition regulator seeks feedback on SIA-ANA tie-up
The Competition and Consumer Commission of Singapore (CCCS) is seeking public feedback on the proposed joint venture agreement between Singapore Airlines and All Nippon Airways (ANA).
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NewsAmerican’s cancellation issues stem from pilot scarcity: Union
American Airlines’ cancellation of hundreds of flights in the past few days stems primarily due to a lack of trained and current pilots, union officials say.
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NewsVietnam Airlines to get D4 trillion in loans: reports
Debt-ridden Vietnam Airlines is expected to receive loans totalling D4 trillion ($174 million) from three Vietnamese banks, according to state media reports.
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NewsCaribbean Airlines cuts staff, fleet as it restructures for a post-Covid world
Caribbean Airlines plans to shed 25% of its staff or 450 employees and store aircraft as it pursues a restructuring strategy in the wake of the devastating coronavirus crisis.
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NewsCanada ends 14-day quarantine for vaccinated citizens and residents
Canada will begin to ease travel restrictions for travellers vaccinated against Covid-19 beginning on 5 July, but has yet to present a comprehensive re-opening plan following the global pandemic.
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NewsUS airline industry calls for swift prosecution of belligerent passengers
US airline trade groups have called upon the government to quickly and uniformly prosecute passengers who are accused of unruly behaviour, and are increasingly creating a safety hazard on flights.
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NewsAmerican cancels hundreds of flights through July
American Airlines is cancelling hundreds of flights through July due to staffing shortages and anticipated bad weather.
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NewsHat-trick of new cargo airlines plan for take-off
The past week has seen three new companies – in the UK, Italy and Vietnam – reveal plans to enter the all-cargo market as prices and availability of capacity make the market an attractive prospect.
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NewsWizz Air expects to exceed pre-Covid capacity this summer
Pan-European low-cost operator Wizz Air expects to exceed its pre-crisis capacity in the upcoming peak summer period.
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NewsAir France-KLM expects 60-65% summer capacity amid long-haul uncertainty
Air France-KLM is seeing demand return for intra-European travel this summer amid the unlocking of travel restrictions across the region, but uncertainty persists for the group’s key long-haul operations.
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NewsNorwegian names new chief executive after voting to end Schram’s tenure
Scandinavian budget carrier Norwegian has named Geir Karlsen, the airline’s chief financial officer, as its new chief executive with immediate effect. The airline’s board voted on 20 June to end the tenure of previous chief Jacob Schram, who was appointed little more than 18 months ago as the beleaguered carrier ...
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NewsTemasek shores up SIA convertible bond issue
Singapore sovereign wealth fund Temasek Holdings has provided strong support to a recent fund raising exercise by the Singapore Airlines Group.
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NewsJAL conducts flight with two types of Japan-made SAF
Japan Airlines operated its first commercial flight loaded with two different types of Japan-made sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) on 17 June.