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Agenda for cooperation between airlines and airports
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a unified agenda between airlines and airports to address the mutual challenges of growth and sustainability. “Airports are airlines’ closest partners. Neither of us could exist without the other,” said Tony Tyler,… Continue reading
Airlines push new booking platform, IT firms wary
(Reuters) – The airline industry is set to allow consumers to see more details of what they are booking using a new online reservation platform, a project that poses a threat to many travel technology firms working with older systems.… Continue reading
Boeing and China Southern Airlines Celebrate Delivery of First 787 to China
EVERETT, Boeing (NYSE: BA) and China Southern Airlines today celebrated the delivery of the carrier’s first 787 Dreamliner. China Southern is the first Chinese airline to take delivery of the game-changing airplane.
“Today’s 787 delivery represents a significant new milestone… Continue reading
Rolls-Royce welcomes Singapore Airlines decision to select Trent XWB-powered A350 aircraft
Rolls-Royce has welcomed a decision by Singapore Airlines to select 30 additional Airbus A350-900 aircraft that will be powered by Trent XWB engines – the most efficient large civil aero engines flying in the world today.
Singapore Airlines has ordered… Continue reading
Heathrow to name and shame noisy airlines
(Reuters) – Airlines found guilty of breaking noise limits at Heathrow airport will face bigger fines and will be named and shamed by the London hub as it seeks to win more public support for a controversial expansion.
Europe’s busiest… Continue reading
Singapore Airlines to order up to 50 more A350 XWBs
Third order from carrier for all-new Airbus mid-size widebody
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has announced that it will purchase up to 50 more A350 XWB aircraft. The agreement covers a firm order for 30 more A350-900s plus options for a further… Continue reading
Air China, and subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines to buy 100 Airbus A320 planes for 8.85 bln USD
Air China, the country’s leading carrier, and its subsidiary Shenzhen Airlines have signed deals to buy a total of 100 Airbus 320-series planes for 8.85 billion U.S. dollars, Air China announced Friday.
In a statement filed to the Hong Kong… Continue reading
China clears Boeing 787s for nation’s airlines
Chinese regulators have approved the Boeing 787 to fly in the country, Boeing said Thursday, a move that opens up a large potential market to the US aerospace giant.
“I can confirm that the Civil Aviation Administration of China has… Continue reading
Boeing alert airlines about 777 engine problem
(Reuters) – General Electric Co (GE.N) and Boeing Co (BA.N) have alerted airlines about a potential problem with engines on Boeing’s long-range 777 jumbo jet that caused the engines to shut in mid-flight twice this year.
The problem affects about… Continue reading
Boeing, Turkish Airlines Finalize Order for 50 737 MAXs, 20 Next-Generation 737s
- - Order also includes options for an additional 25 737 MAX 8s
Boeing and Turkish Airlines today finalized a firm order for 40 737 MAX 8s, 10 737 MAX 9s and 20 Next-Generation 737-800 jets, valued at $6.9 billion at… Continue reading
Boeing, Southwest Airlines Announce Launch of 737 MAX 7
Boeing and Southwest Airlines announced today the launch of the 737 MAX 7, the third member of the 737 MAX family. The Dallas-based carrier and launch customer for the 737 MAX program became the first airline to order the 737… Continue reading
Boeing Delivers First Direct Purchase 767-300ER to MIAT Mongolian Airlines
Boeing delivered a 767-300ER (extended range) to MIAT Mongolian Airlines today, the first-ever direct purchase delivery to the airline.
“This is a momentous step forward for MIAT Mongolian Airlines as we continue to enhance our fleet,” said Jargalsaikhan Gungaa, President… Continue reading