News from FlightGlobal – Page 866
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NewsIATA backs safety performance over documentary compliance
The future of commercial air transport safety regulation and oversight should be based on carrier operational performance, not on documentary compliance with regulatory minima, according to the International Air Transport Association’s regional director safety and operations for Europe, Giancarlo Buono.
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NewsRepublic to take 50 E-175s as Q400s head for Flybe
UK regional carrier Flybe is cancelling orders for 20 Embraer 175s in favour of a lease agreement to take 24 Bombardier Q400s from US operator Republic Airways, which is to purchase 50 E-175s to operate for United Airlines.
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NewsVIDEO: Qatar receives first A380, hints at further orders
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has hinted at further A380 orders after taking delivery of his first superjumbo at Airbus's Hamburg plant on 16 September.
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NewsAl Baker expects A350s to be on schedule
Qatar Airways chief executive Akbar Al Baker has suggested that the carrier may increase its order for 80 Airbus A350s, after taking delivery of its first of the type before the end of the year.
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NewsPICTURE: Spirit shows off new livery
Florida-based Spirit Airlines has unveiled a new livery, becoming the third US carrier in recent weeks to debut a new look on its aircraft.
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NewsDelta to launch Los Angeles-San Antonio flights
Delta Air Lines will begin twice-daily non-stop service between Los Angeles and San Antonio from 7 April 2015, as it continues to build up service from the airport in California.
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NewsPICTURE: American’s first 787 moves into final assembly
The first Boeing 787-8 bound for American Airlines has moved onto the final assembly at the airframer’s factory in Everett, Washington.
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NewsMH17: Metal fragments subjected to forensic scrutiny
Dutch forensic investigators probing the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 are examining a number of fragments recovered from casualties and luggage in order to determine their origin.
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PEFCO to fund Air China’s deliveries
Air China’s request to finance Boeing deliveries powered by CFM International engines has been referred to congress.
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NewsTransavia chief sees leisure focus key to ambitious growth plan
Transavia will "fail" to become a leading low-cost European leisure carrier unless it ensures that it remains focused exclusively on leisure passengers, its chief executive Bram Graber warns.
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NewsACT A300's gear collapse traced to undetected fatigue
French investigators have determined that fatigue cracking in the undercarriage of an ACT Airlines Airbus A300B4 freighter caused the left main landing-gear to collapse after touchdown in Afghanistan.
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NewsAir France-KLM targets annual EBITDAR growth with new plan
Air France-KLM will today detail its new business plan, Perform 2020, aimed at supporting its group target of lifting EBITDAR by 8-10% annually between now and 2017.
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NewsBA to use A380 on San Francisco route
British Airways is to deploy Airbus A380s to the US city of San Francisco from the beginning of next summer.
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China Eastern unveils new logo
China Eastern Airlines has unveiled a new logo, its first change in over 30 years.
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PICTURE: Jiuyuan Airlines takes first two 737s
Chinese low-cost start-up Jiuyuan Airlines has taken delivery of its first two aircraft, as it gears towards launching operations.
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Icelandair adds Portland to North American network
Icelandair will launch new service to Portland International airport in May 2015, bringing its North American network to 14 cities.
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NewsPICTURE: Frontier rolls out new livery in Denver
Frontier Airlines unveiled a new aircraft livery on 9 September as part of the airline’s ongoing effort to redefine itself as an ultra-low-cost carrier.
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Garuda re-opens London route after 12 years
Garuda Indonesia is aiming to upgrade its re-opened route to London to a daily nonstop service in 2015.
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Ceasefire could allow MH17 team to return to crash site
Ukraine’s deputy prime minister says the ceasefire with the separatist movement could permit further detailed investigation of the crashed Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777’s wreckage.
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NewsMH17 findings point strongly to missile attack: Malaysian PM
Malaysia’s prime minister believes the preliminary inquiry report into the loss of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 supports the suggestion of a missile strike on the Boeing 777.