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AnalysisANALYSIS: The truth about the US pilots shortage
The US General Accounting Office says it does not know if there is an airline pilot shortage in the country. The Air Line Pilots Association says there is no shortage. The US Federal Aviation Administration says it is not the cause of the problem.
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NewsChina Eastern to acquire 80 737s
China Eastern Airlines is to acquire 80 Boeing 737s, a mix of -800 and the re-engined Max variants.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Could Emirates move to a two-type fleet?
Emirates Airline's decision to cancel orders for 70 Airbus A350s has opened up the possibility that its future fleet could only have two types – the Boeing 777 and A380.
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ANALYSIS: European airlines step up white-label operations
Flybe Group had some good news to share with the stock market on 11 June, having made a pre-tax profit for the first time in four years in the 12 months ending 31 March – and the UK-based regional operator is keen to emphasise the role that white-label contract flying ...
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NewsWashington National operator weighs expansion options
The Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority (MWAA) is evaluating four options to expand terminal facilities at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, as it prepares for a surge in passenger numbers.
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Interjet mandates Natixis for Superjet 100 financing
Mexican low-cost Interjet has mandated Natixis to arrange financing on a second batch of Sukhoi Superjet 100s.
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NewsEmirates A350 cancellation cuts Trent XWB backlog by £2.6 billion
Rolls-Royce says Emirates’ cancellation of orders for 70 A350s will cut its backlog for the Trent XWB will reduce its backlog by about 3.5%, but it is hopeful the slots will be taken up by other carriers.
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NewsEmirates cancels 70 A350s after A380 deal
Middle Eastern carrier Emirates is cancelling its order for 70 A350s, comprising 50 A350-900s and 20 A350-1000s.
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NewsJetBlue happy with Mint demand ahead of launch
Demand for JetBlue Airways new Mint premium product is “where we want to be” less than a week ahead of its launch, says director of product development Jamie Perry.
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NewsDutch surveyors to map seabed for MH370 search
Australian investigators are recruiting a Dutch-based surveying specialist to assist with the preparations for a new search for Malaysia Airlines' missing Boeing 777.
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NewsKhazanah plans to restructure Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund Khazanah will create a restructuring plan for Malaysia Airlines (MAS) in the coming 12 months.
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NewsPakistani forces sweep Karachi airport after overnight battle
Pakistani forces have declared Karachi’s Jinnah International Airport secure after a late night gun battle with infiltrators, which resulted in 21 fatalities but during which no aircraft appear to have been damaged.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest gears up for international expansion
Southwest Airlines might have celebrated its 43rd anniversary this year, but it is just getting started in entering its next phase of growth as it prepares to expand beyond the US border.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Leahy pitches A330neo against 787
A concept still has to be formally presented to airlines, but a re-engined version of the A330 appears to be taking shape, with Airbus working on an aircraft it believes will match the cash operating costs of the Boeing 787-9 with the same number of seats.
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American to add Gogo wi-fi to CRJ900s
American Airlines plans to install Gogo wi-fi to its new Bombardier CRJ900 aircraft from June.
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NewsMH370: Searchers given 300 days to find lost 777
Search teams will be given 300 days to conduct a hunt for Malaysia Airlines’ missing Boeing 777 under the terms of an Australian government tender to find flight MH370.
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IATA: AirlInes want mergers, settle for joint ventures
Two influential chief executives have reiterated the industry’s view that network joint ventures are an inferior substitute to allowing proper mergers, and called for the scrapping of ownership restrictions that have blocked such moves.
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NewsPICTURE: Kylie wows IATA AGM Gala Dinner
Kylie Minogue was the surprise guest at last night’s IATA AGM Gala Dinner in Doha, hosted by Qatar Airways.
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NewsIATA: Cockpit vulnerability remains key flight-track issue
Cockpit deactivation remains a vulnerability yet to be addressed in the IATA debate over flight-tracking spurred by the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines’ Boeing 777.