News from FlightGlobal – Page 620
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Air France sees 787s as 'leverage' in A330/777 replacement talks
Air France's Boeing 787s could be phased out of its fleet but in the meantime provide "good leverage" in negotiations about the replacement of early-generation 777s and Airbus A330-200s, Air France-KLM chief Ben Smith has indicated.
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SIA sets 2022 date for 777-9 service entry
Singapore Airlines will introduce the Boeing 777X into service in 2022, updating earlier indications that the carrier would be taking delivery of the widebody from 2021.
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A350 set to be integrated into Tianjin completion centre
Airbus is to integrate A350 completion activities into its Chinese facility in Tianjin from the second half of next year. The airframer says it will deliver its first A350 from the completion and delivery centre by 2021. Airbus has confirmed the A350 timelines after reinforcing its partnership with the Chinese ...
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SIA sees upside in tie-up with Malaysia Airlines
Singapore Airlines (SIA) sees potential in its commercial tie-up with Malaysia Airlines, having signed a wide-ranging commercial agreement in October.
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American and Qantas implement joint venture
American Airlines and Qantas have implemented their joint venture, designed to streamline transpacific travel and open the opportunity for new routes between North America and Oceania.
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Qatar poised for IndiGo partnership
Qatar Airways is set to unveil a codeshare partnership with Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo.
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Air France-KLM to reinvent itself through simplification: chief
Air France-KLM has reiterated a need for group-wide operational simplification in order to achieve "sustainable profitability".
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Tarom seeks US service renewal but no sign of own flights
Romanian flag-carrier Tarom has sought an extension to transatlantic operation authorisation, although it has not indicated plans to operate its own aircraft on North American routes.
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Hong Kong Airlines axes Los Angeles as it cuts operations by 6%
Hong Kong Airlines (HKA), which has recently been plagued by financial troubles, is trimming its operations by about 6%, following an intervention by the territory's civil aviation authorities.
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Avianca gives up on acquiring Aeromar
Avianca has confirmed that it is no longer interested in buying Mexican regional operator Aeromar, as the Colombian carrier focuses on executing a strategic plan to restore profitability within its core business in its home country and Central America.
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IAG acquires Air Europa in bid to transform Madrid
Iberia and Vueling parent IAG has agreed to acquire another Spanish operator, Air Europa, for a cash transaction of €1 billion ($1.1 billion).
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Ryanair cuts 737 Max fleet forecast again
Ryanair has cut back further its Boeing 737 Max fleet forecast, expecting only 20 aircraft to arrive in time for the 2020 summer season.
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Cebu Pacific firms up A330-900 commitment
Cebu Pacific has firmed up its commitment to acquire 16 Airbus A330-900 aircraft, first made at the Paris air show in June.
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JAL adds new routes in 2020
Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced the routes it will launch in 2020, covering flights within Asia-Pacific and to the United States.
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Ural introduces first A321neo
Ural Airlines has received its first Airbus A321neo, the third aircraft from the re-engined family to enter the Russian carrier’s fleet.
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Loss-making Thai Airways' chairman quits
Thai Airways International's chairman has stepped down amid continuing pressure over the loss-making airline's financial performance.
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Thomas Cook shareholder Fosun picks up brand name
Leisure firm Thomas Cook's brand has been acquired by shareholder Fosun Tourism Group as part of an £11 million ($14 million) agreement to pick up assets from the collapsed company.
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VietJet to take 20 A321XLRs
VietJet Air is acquiring 20 Airbus A321XLR through a combination of a fresh order placement and converting part of its existing order backlog.
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Gol Q3 results up despite Max grounding, unscheduled maintenance
Brazil’s low-cost carrier Gol reported a rise in third quarter revenue on increasing passenger demand and “dynamic revenue management” - flexible pricing which allows the company to constantly optimise returns - despite taking a hit for unscheduled maintenance as well as the grounding of its seven Boeing 737 Max aircraft.
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SAA receives first A350 and plans to introduce four
South African Airways has disclosed that it will lease another pair of Airbus A350-900s, after taking delivery of the first of two initial leased aircraft.