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Pacific Blue to fly Auckland-Queenstown
July 31, 2009
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Pacific Blue Airlines (Christchurch) will begin flying the Auckland-Queenstown route on weekends starting in September.
Press release:
www.flypacificblue.com/AboutUs/Media/NewsandPressReleases/P_009379.htm
Singapore may have first annual loss since 1985
July 31, 2009
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Singapore Airlines (Singapore) reported a net loss of $213 million in the quarter ending on June 30. If this trend continues it could report its first yearly loss since it was listed in 1985.
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ANA Group reports its fiscal 1Q financial results
July 31, 2009
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News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/ANA-Financial-Results-for-the-iw-1368307904.html?x=0&.v=1
Emirates is now the world’s largest 777 operator
July 31, 2009
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Emirates Airline (Dubai) on July 29 became the world’s largest Boeing 777 operator with the delivery of Emirates’ 78th 777, the airline’s 45th 777-300 ER (Extended Range) (777-31H A6-ECS msn 38980). The Dubai-based carrier is the only airline to operate every model type, with an additional nine 777-200s, 12 777-300s, 10 777-200 LRs (Longer Range) and two 777 Freighters in its fleet. The company has 28 additional Triple Sevens on order.
LAM to start Maputo-Luanda flights
July 31, 2009
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LAM-Linhas Aereas de Mocambique (Maputo) is planning to start a weekly flight between Maputo and Luanda.
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Air France-KLM posts larger than expected loss
July 31, 2009
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Air France (Paris) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam) posted a net loss of $600 million for the quarter ending on June 30.
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Airbus urges airlines to switch A330/A340 sensors
July 31, 2009
Airbus (Toulouse) is urging airlines to make a switch to Goodrich-made pitot tube sensors rather than the Thales model (involved in the Air France crash) for all A330s and A340s.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINLU35944020090730?rpc=44
Southwest to make a bid for Frontier
July 31, 2009
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Southwest Airlines (Dallas) is preparing a bid for Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) in an auction next month for the bankrupt carrier. The bid will be at least $113.6 million. This action trumps and so-far out-bids the proposed price previously set by Republic Airways Holdings and will send the process into a bidding war unless Republic now drops out. Therefore Frontier could be quite different in the future and may become a Boeing customer again or be merged. If successful, Southwest is planning to operate Frontier as a subsidiary until it can be merged. Stay tuned.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Southwest-Airlines-Developing-prnews-2824093175.html?x=0&.v=1
Boeing acquires Vought operations in SC
July 31, 2009
Boeing (Chicago and Seattle) has completed the acquisition of all Vought operations in North Charleston, South Carolina. The new facility, which is involved in the 787 Dreamliner program, will be called Boeing Charleston.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-Completes-Acquisition-prnews-3787151222.html?x=0&.v=1
JAL retires the last Boeing 747 Classic
July 30, 2009
The crew of the last JAL classic posed for the cameras in front of 747-346 JA812J (msn 23067) at Honolulu before the historic departure. Copyright Photo: Shigeyoshi Sakaki.
Boeing 747-346 JA812J (msn 23067) had the honor of flying the last JAL 747 Classic flight from Honolulu to Tokyo (Narita). The Jumbo was wrapped in a giant lei at HNL before it made the last revenue departure. Copyright Photo: Shigeyoshi Sakaki.
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JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo) today (July 30) will retire its last Boeing 747-300 after 26 years of faithful service. Subsidiary JALways will operate flight JO 073 between Honolulu and Tokyo (Narita). JAL added the first 747-100 in 1970 and during the 1987-1989 period it operated the world’s largest 747 Classic (747-100/200/300) fleet (65).
Spring Airlines to operate international flights
July 30, 2009
Spring Airlines (Shanghai) has been given CAAC approvals to operate certain international routes.
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Hainan Airlines to operate Hawaiian charters
July 30, 2009
Hainan Airlines (Haikou) has applied to operate Airbus A330-200 charter flights between Haikou and Honolulu.
Royal Jordanian produces $10.8 m 1H profit
July 30, 2009
Royal Jordanian Airlines (Amman) produced a first half net profit of $10.8 million.
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Aeroflot to hire new “striking” flight attendants
July 30, 2009
Aeroflot Russian Airlines’ (Moscow) new CEO, Vitaly Savelyev, has promised to hire new flight attendants who would be “very striking, very eye-catching girls”. The company is also upgrading its FA uniforms.
News link:
www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/travelnews/5935971/Aeroflot-to-revamp-revolting-uniforms.html
Lufthansa’s 2Q profit down 88% to $57 million
July 30, 2009
Lufthansa’s (Frankfurt) second quarter net profit slumped to $57 million representing a decline of 88 percent.
Republic Airways reports a $14.1 m 2Q profit
July 30, 2009
Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis) reported a net profit of $14.1 million in the second quarter, representing a decline of 18.2 percent.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Republic-Airways-Holdings-bw-113213641.html?x=0&.v=1
Delta to maintain Hawaiian’s 767s and A330s
July 30, 2009
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Delta Air Lines (Atlanta) and Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu) have concluded an agreement where DL will maintain HA’s Boeing 767-300 and new A330-200 fleet.
News link:
www.miamiherald.com/business/breaking-news/story/1162735.html
Air Pacific to start Nadi-Honolulu on Sept. 11
July 29, 2009
Air Pacific (Nadi) will launch the Nadi-Honolulu route on September 11, 2009 with Boeing 737-800 equipment.
QANTAS today celebrates 50 years of jet service
July 29, 2009
The small ceremony was held at the gate prior to the departure of QF 73 to San Francisco. A cake, bearing the same design as the TV monitor screen, was cut by Val St Leon, a QF Boeing 707 captain of the time. He is accompanied by Alan Joyce, CEO, and some "hostesses" wearing uniforms of the period. Copyright Photo: John Adlard.
Monitors at QF check-in counters carried this "Celebrating 50" message. (John Adlard)
Pictured in the 1959 colors, Boeing 707-138 N31239 (msn 17696) "City of Melbourne" is pictured on a test flight prior to delivery on July 16, 1959 as VH-EBA. VH-EBB (msn 17697) actually arrived first on June 26, 1959. (Boeing)
QANTAS Airways (Sydney) today (July 29) is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of its first jet flight. On July 29, 1959 Boeing 707-138 VH-EBC departed Sydney bound for San Francisco as flight EM 774 via Nadi and Honolulu. The flight was performed in 14 hours and 15 minutes, setting a new record. Congratulations QF!
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Qantas-Marks-50-Years-of-the-bw-316865075.html?x=0&.v=1
Jet Airways plans to merge its 2 LCC subsidiaries
July 29, 2009
Jet Airways (Jet Airways India Limited) (Mumbai) eventually intends to merge its two low-cost subsidiaries once the on-going legal dispute with Sahara India is ended. JetLite (formerly Air Sahara) (Delhi) was acquired by Jet Airways on April 12, 2007 for approximately $342 million. JetLite will be merged with Jet Airways Konnect (Mumbai) which Jet Airways launched on May 9, 2009 with two Boeing 737-800s and six ATR 72-500s. The only difference with Jet Airways (besides the lower fares) is passengers on Konnect must purchase any on-board meals. Sahara India has taken Jet Airways to the Mumbai High Court claiming the latter defaulted on the progressive payments for the Air Sahara.
News link:
economictimes.indiatimes.com/Jet-plans-to-merge-its-low-cost-carriers/articleshow/4827828.cms
Ethiopian Airlines orders 17 new aircraft
July 29, 2009 — 1 Comment
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Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa) has been a loyal Boeing customer but it has now turned to both Airbus and Boeing for new aircraft. The flag carrier signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for 12 A350-900s with deliveries starting in 2017. The company also signed a firm contract for five 777-200 LRs (Longer Range) airliners becoming the first first LR operator in Africa. The first delivery will be in October 2010. The airline also has five 787 Dreamliners on order.
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Airberlin to fly Zurich-Prishtina for Kosova
July 29, 2009
Airberlin (Berlin-Tegel) has signed a contract with Kosova Airlines (Prishtina) to fly the Zurich-Prishtina route for the paper airline (Kosova Airlines does not have any aircraft of its own).
Vueling to use Facebook/Twitter to name aircraft
July 29, 2009
Vueling Airlines (Barcelona) is conducting an European contest on Facebook and Twitter to name five new Airbus A320s.
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British Airways to cut short haul snacks
July 29, 2009
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American aims for BA/IB alliance OK by October
July 29, 2009
American's Boeing 777-223 ER N791AN (msn 30254) in the Oneworld Alliance livery pounds back to the runway at the Miami hub. Copyright Photo: Wade DeNero.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Air-aims-for-rb-2347117994.html?x=0&.v=1
Omni Air International adds 767s and new livery
July 28, 2009 — 4 Comments
Omni's new ex-Air France/Air Holland/Zoom Boeing 767-328 is now registered N225LF (msn 27136) at Miami in the new livery. It should become N342AX. Copyright Photo: Wade DeNero.
Omni Air International-OAI (Tulsa) is adding Boeing 767-300 ERs to its fleet. It is also taking the opportunity to update its livery.
Virgin Blue raises A$231 million with Virgin’s help
July 28, 2009
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News link:
business.smh.com.au/business/virgin-blue-swings-from-denial-to-raising-231m-20090727-dytb.html
Nose wheel on Boeing 737 shears while taxiing at Melbourne, prompts safety checks. News link:
business.smh.com.au/business/virgin-blue-swings-from-denial-to-raising-231m-20090727-dytb.html
Qatar Airways to expand flights to Europe
July 28, 2009
No, Qatar Airways will no be using the new Boeing C-17A Globemaster III to fly passengers to Europe. However the first two new C-17As have been painted at Long Beach pending delivery. One is painted in full Qatar Airways' colors in support of the Qatar Emiri Air Force. Copyright Photo: Michael Carter.
Qatar Airways (Doha) following the announcement to increase the number of flights to Paris, the company has also announced it will also increase the weekly frequencies to Athens, Madrid and Stockholm. What recession?
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Kenya Airways to fly to Gabarone (Botswana)
July 28, 2009
Kenya Airways (Nairobi) will add a new route to Gabarone, Botswana with Boeing 737-700s and 737-800s starting on September 4.
Air Zimbabwe unveils turnaround strategy
July 28, 2009
Air Zimbabwe (Harare) has unveiled a new strategy that it hopes will lead to new investors and new aircraft.
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Turkish finalizes order for seven 777-300 ERs
July 28, 2009
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Turkish Airlines (Istanbul) and Boeing have now finalized an order for seven additional 777-300 ER (Extended Range) jetliners (total now 12).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-and-Turkish-Airlines-prnews-3744838901.html?x=0&.v=1
A coffee maker grounds a Southwest 737!
July 28, 2009
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idINN2754349920090727?rpc=44
Hawaiian posts a $27.5 million 2Q net profit
July 28, 2009
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News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/C-O-R-R-E-C-T-I-prnews-127324613.html?x=0&.v=2
American Eagle to add two new Miami routes
July 28, 2009
American Eagle (Dallas/Fort Worth) will add two Embraer ERJ 145 routes from the Miami hub on November 19. One will serve Charleston, SC and the other will fly to Knoxville.
