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Lufthansa tightens belt despite cost saving success

Sat, 26 Nov 2011 20:39:20 +0000

Lufthansa tightens belt despite cost saving success:

Lufthansa is cutting back investment due to the uncertain economic environment, despite the fact its “Climb 2011” cost reduction programme has created more…

Fokker wins component MRO business in Peru

Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:21:39 +0000

Fokker wins component MRO business in Peru:

Peruvian regional airline LC Busre has contracted Fokker services to provide component support for its Bombardier Dash 8 turboprops. The Lima-based…

Qantas says it will be strike-free for up to four years

Thu, 24 Nov 2011 16:17:36 +0000

Qantas says it will be strike-free for up to four years:

The Transport Workers’ Union (TWU) confirmed on 24 November that it will not appeal Fair Work Australia’s (FWA) decision that no industrial action can be…

Susi Air Cessna 208 crashes in Indonesia

Wed, 23 Nov 2011 14:26:45 +0000

Susi Air Cessna 208 crashes in Indonesia:

A Susi Air Cessna 208 Grand Caravan turboprop crashed near Indonesia’s Sugapa airport while attempting a landing this morning. The aircraft had “almost…

Qantas's negotiations with two unions fail

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 11:48:35 +0000

Qantas's negotiations with two unions fail:

Negotiations between Qantas Airways and two unions have broken down. Qantas CEO Alan Joyce said the airline has negotiated for months with both the…

BA mulls new MRO hangars in South Wales

Sun, 20 Nov 2011 13:23:31 +0000

BA mulls new MRO hangars in South Wales:

British Airways Engineering is searching for additional space for its airframe heavy maintenance operations in South Wales. The company said it is…

ACG becomes third identified 737 Max customer

Fri, 18 Nov 2011 16:37:47 +0000

ACG becomes third identified 737 Max customer:

Boeing has identified Aviation Capital Group as the holder of 35 commitments for Boeing’s 35 737 Max aircraft, following Lion Air which announced a record…

China's Xiamen signs up to join SkyTeam

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:36:38 +0000

China's Xiamen signs up to join SkyTeam:

China’s Xiamen Airlines has agreed to join the SkyTeam alliance and is expected to become a full member of the grouping by the end of 2012. Xiamen’s…

Volaris places provisional order for 30 A320neos

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 02:20:20 +0000

Volaris places provisional order for 30 A320neos:

Mexican low-cost carrier Volaris has signed a provisional agreement with Airbus for 44 A320 family aircraft, including 30 A320neo aircraft. The memorandum…

Tiger Australia working to get suspension on sectors lifted

Tue, 15 Nov 2011 10:44:08 +0000

Tiger Australia working to get suspension on sectors lifted:

Tiger Airways Australia is working with the country’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to increase the number of sectors it is allowed to fly on. The…

Kingfisher in talks with banks to secure higher credit limit

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 16:25:53 +0000

Kingfisher in talks with banks to secure higher credit limit:

Kingfisher Airlines has reiterated that it is not seeking a bail-out from the Indian government, but confirmed that it is in talks with banks to secure a…

DUBAI: R-R hands over 1,000th Trent 700 for A330

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:28:39 +0000

DUBAI: R-R hands over 1,000th Trent 700 for A330:

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific has taken deliveries of Rolls-Royce’s Trent 700 into four figures, after accepting the 1,000th example of the turbofan for the Airbus A330.

Chinese airlines to fight EU ETS

Sun, 13 Nov 2011 09:44:20 +0000

Chinese airlines to fight EU ETS:

Several Chinese carriers are planning to take their case against the European Union’s (EU) plan to charge for carbon emissions to court. The airlines…

Taiwan's Eva Air inks LOI for 10 A321s

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 02:57:44 +0000

Taiwan's Eva Air inks LOI for 10 A321s:

Taiwanese carrier Eva Air has signed a letter of intent to lease 10 Airbus A321 aircraft to tap on the growing traffic to China. The airline expects…

UK CAA to incentivise NATS to meet new efficiency targets

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:45:39 +0000

UK CAA to incentivise NATS to meet new efficiency targets:

New air traffic efficiency targets proposed by the UK CAA could save 600,000t of carbon dioxide over the next three years. The CAA plans to incentivise…

First ANA 787 suffers gear malfunction

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 11:23:59 +0000

First ANA 787 suffers gear malfunction:

All Nippon Airways saw its first significant 787 operational hiccup on 6 November, as the newly introduced aircraft suffered a malfunction that prevented…

Avinor to look into producing aviation biofuel in Norway

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 18:34:24 +0000

Avinor to look into producing aviation biofuel in Norway:

Norwegian airports operator and air navigation service provider Avinor is studying the possibility of beginning production of aviation biofuels in Norway. The…

Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 04:28:43 +0000

Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI:

Virgin Atlantic Airways is adamant that it is still in the race to take over UK carrier BMI after making another offer, which Lufthansa wants to discuss…

Hong Kong Airlines eyes Qantas A380 slots

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 13:20:08 +0000

Hong Kong Airlines eyes Qantas A380 slots:

Hong Kong Airlines is discussing with Airbus to take over the A380 slots that were previously filled by Australia’s Qantas Airways. Earlier this year,…

DAE converts five 747-8Fs to 777Fs

Thu, 03 Nov 2011 23:21:14 +0000

DAE converts five 747-8Fs to 777Fs:

Dubai Aerospace Enterprise has converted five of 15 Boeing 747-8 freighters it has on order to the smaller 777 freighter. According to its weekly order…