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Air France-KLM and Virgin Atlantic Abandon Planned Equity Deal

The Franco-Dutch airline group no longer considers necessary its plan to acquire 31 percent of Virgin Atlantic.

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December 4, 2019

AirBaltic Confident In Its Business amid A220 Fleet Growth

Latvia’s national carrier inaugurates its first Airbus A220 full flight simulator on December 3.

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December 2, 2019

SpiceJet Steps Up Effort to Launch Carrier in UAE

The Indian low-fare carrier led by Ajay Singh hopes to launch a new airline based in Ras Al Khaimah by the end of next year.

Airlines

November 27, 2019

Ben Smith Highlights Regained Trust with Air France Staff

The Air France-KLM CEO defends the decision to retire the group’s A380s as the first double-decker aircraft vacates the fleet.

Aircraft

November 27, 2019

Thales Reveals Next-generation FMS, PureFlyt

France’s Thales Group says all OEMs could benefit from PureFlyt, giving it a chance for adoption on Boeing airliner programs.

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November 26, 2019

Kjos Contends Low-cost Long-haul has ‘Great Future’

Norwegian Air to unlock partnerships and pursue restructuring, led by newly appointed CEO Jacob Schram.

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November 22, 2019

Lufthansa Boss Laments Low Pax Interest in Offsetting Carbon

The CEO of the German airline group calls for a rationalization of the debate of air transport’s impact on climate change.

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November 22, 2019

Boeing Rolls Out Newest 737 Max With Fleet Still Idle

The 737 Max 10 is the largest of the Max variants with capacity for up to 230 passengers.

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November 22, 2019

IATA Urges EU to Adopt Policies to Encourage SAF Production

Airline representative IATA cautions against a Europe-wide SAF blending mandate, arguing it will lead to a distortion of competition.

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November 21, 2019

Emirates Signs $8.8 Billion Deal For 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners

Emirates is to take 30 Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners in place of an equivalent number of 777Xs, but says it will operate both types

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November 20, 2019

Boeing Sees Max Gaining More Order Traction in Dubai

Air Astana has signed an LOI covering 30 Boeing 737 Max 8s.

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November 19, 2019

Airbus Keeps Active in Dubai Orders Chase

The European manufacturer signs Air Senegal for A220s and Flynas for A321XLRs.

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November 19, 2019

Boeing Inks Dreamliner Deal with Ghana

The Ghanaian government plans to launch a new airline next year with 787-9s.

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November 19, 2019

Lufthansa Prioritizes Commercial Partnership with Alitalia over Shareholding

Italy’s government set November 21 as new deadline to receive a binding bid for its troubled flag carrier.

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November 19, 2019

Etihad Signs Dispatch Deal WIth Collins Aerospace

Collins Aerospace will assist Etihad Airways in maximizing the performance and availability of its fleet.

Airlines

November 18, 2019

Airbus Wins $14.4B Narrowbody Order from Air Arabia

Air Arabia placed a firm order for 120 Airbus narrowbodies worth an estimated $14.4 billion on Monday at the Dubai Airshow.

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November 18, 2019