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Airbus readies for fifth A350 to fly; remains committed to -800 variant

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:38:00 +0000

Airbus has completed test flights of two A350 XWB aircraft on the same day, flying them side by side at one point, as the French manufacturer heads towards the entry-into-service date for launch customer Qatar Airways at the end of this year.

Thailand airports call for tighter security after military coup

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:37:00 +0000

Thailand airports are calling for tighter security and more stringent identity checks following the Thai Army’s takeover of the country Thursday.

Cargolux swings to profit in 2013, announces management changes

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:36:00 +0000

Luxembourg-based cargo carrier Cargolux reported a 2013 annual net profit of $8.4 million, reversed from a $35.1 million net loss in the year-ago period.

Icelandair, pilots sign temporary labor agreement

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:35:00 +0000

Icelandair Group has signed a temporary wage agreement with Icelandic Airline Pilots Association (FIA), which is valid until Sept. 30.

Pegasus Airlines 1Q deficit widens sharply

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:34:00 +0000

Turkey’s fast-expanding low-cost carrier (LCC) Pegasus Airlines recorded a first-quarter net loss of TL104.5 million ($50.2 million), widened from a deficit of TL6.3 million in the year-ago quarter.

Ryanair to lease extra capacity in the summer season

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:33:00 +0000

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair will lease extra capacity over the summer season to accommodate increasing passenger numbers before its new Boeing aircraft arrive in September.

Qatar Airways becomes state-owned

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:32:00 +0000

Qatar Airways, one of the Gulf’s “big three” carriers, has become fully state-owned after the nation’s sovereign wealth fund bought out private shareholders.

Aircraft News

Fri, 23 May 2014 17:28:00 +0000

Aircraft News

NTSB calls for upgraded lithium ion battery standards for 787s, future aircraft

Thu, 22 May 2014 20:16:00 +0000

The US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has called on FAA to “reevaluate” the risk of an “internal short circuit” in lithium ion batteries currently operating on in-service Boeing 787s.

Wizz Air aims to raise $274 million from IPO

Thu, 22 May 2014 20:00:00 +0000

Central and Eastern European low-cost carrier Wizz Air has announced plans to float shares on the London Stock Exchange in an initial public offering (IPO).

El Al Israel Airlines widens net loss in 1Q

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:58:00 +0000

Israeli carrier El Al reported a first-quarter net loss of $39.7 million, widened from a $32.5 million loss in the year-ago period.

Gulf Air reports improved 2013 results, hints at alliance

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:57:00 +0000

Gulf Air said it exceeded its target for cutting heavy losses in 2013, with a 52% deficit reduction compared to 2012.

Chinese carriers’ collective net profit drops 84% in April

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:56:00 +0000

Chinese carriers reported a collective net income of CNY200 million ($32.4 million) in April, down 84% compared to a net profit of CNY1.25 billion year-over-year.

Honeywell plans 2017 green taxiing system in-service date; talks with COMAC

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:53:00 +0000

Honeywell is moving ahead with development of its Electric Green Taxiing System (EGTS) for narrowbody aircraft and is talking to COMAC about potentially making the system an option on the C919.

India’s IndiGo leads the market in domestic traffic

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:51:00 +0000

Indian low-cost carrier (LCC) IndiGo has widened its lead on domestic routes in April with a 31.6% market share, according to data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

UTair reports net income down 11.6% in 2013

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:50:00 +0000

Russia’s UTair Airline reported 2013 full-year net income of RUB326.9 million ($9.47 million), down 11.6% from a net income of RUB369.89 million in a year-ago period.

UK local council mulls CPO to reopen Kent’s Manston Airport

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:49:00 +0000

Thanet District Council in the UK county of Kent will consider raising a compulsory purchase order (CPO) to reopen the loss-making Manston Airport, which closed May 15.

Flight Efficiency Partnership beats 12-month target to save 19,000 tonnes of fuel

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:46:00 +0000

UK air navigation services provider NATS’ Flight Efficiency Partnership has achieved 19,000 tonnes of fuel savings during the last financial year.

MRO News

Thu, 22 May 2014 19:40:00 +0000

MRO News

BoydGroup International's 19th Annual International Aviation Forecast Summit

Wed, 21 May 2014 20:36:00 +0000

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Nok Air finalizes order for eight Boeing 737-800s, seven 737 MAX 8s

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:59:00 +0000

Bangkok-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Nok Air has finalized an order for eight Boeing 737-800s and seven 737 MAX 8s.

DOT tentatively approves Resolution 787

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:56:00 +0000

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively approved Resolution 787, the foundation document for the New Distribution Capability (NDC).

SriLankan Airlines’ LCC Mihin Lanka kicks off Airbus-to-Boeing trial

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:53:00 +0000

SriLankan Airlines’ low-cost subsidiary Mihin Lanka will take two Boeing 737-800s from Air Lease Corp. to test a potential switch from Airbus to Boeing.

Reports: Emirates wants Airbus to revamp the A380

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:50:00 +0000

Emirates Airline would consider ordering more A380s if Airbus revamps its existing A380-800 with improved fuel efficiency and newer engines, much like the A320neo.

Delta, Virgin Atlantic swap LAX and Atlanta services

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:45:00 +0000

Delta Air Lines will add its first nonstop Los Angeles (LAX)-London Heathrow (LHR) service, while Virgin Atlantic will add a new link with Delta’s Atlanta (ATL) home hub, following a swap between the joint venture (JV) partners.

Etihad increases stake in Virgin Australia

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:43:00 +0000

Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways has increased its stake in Virgin Australia to 21.24% from 19.9%, following approval from Australia’s Foreign Investment Review Board.

AirAsia X posts 1Q net loss despite improved revenue

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:42:00 +0000

Malaysia’s AirAsia X reported a first-quarter net loss of MYR11.3 million ($3.5 million), reversing a net profit of MYR50.2 million for the year-ago period.

SilkAir begins retiring Airbus aircraft as it moves to all-Boeing fleet

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:41:00 +0000

Singapore Airlines regional affiliate SilkAir has retired two Airbus 320 aircraft, marking the next phase of its transition from an all-Airbus to an all-Boeing 737 fleet.

Russian regional Air Samara denied AOC

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:40:00 +0000

Russian aviation authorities have denied an air operator’s certificate (AOC) to regional Air Samara.

Amerijet develops Columbus, Reno cargo hubs

Wed, 21 May 2014 19:36:00 +0000

Amerijet International will begin new Boeing 767 cargo service from Rickenbacker International Airport in Columbus, Ohio and Reno-Tahoe International in Nevada July 7.