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Aer Lingus is facing worst funding crisis since 1936
November 17, 2009
Aer Lingus (Dublin) is facing its worst financial crisis since its founding according to this published report.
News link:
news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8358894.stm
Embraer won’t halt ERJ 145 production
November 17, 2009
Embraer (Sao Jose dos Campos) despite reports to the contrary, will not stop production of the 50-seat ERJ 145 according to this published report.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNLH57115520091117?rpc=44
ExpressJet Airlines to operate 22 Embraer ERJ 145s for United Airlines
November 16, 2009
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ExpressJet Airlines (Houston) will operate 22 Embraer ERJ 145s for United Airlines as an United Express carrier starting on May 1, 2010.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/United-Airlines-Announces-New-prnews-3181385353.html?x=0&.v=1
Air New Zealand launches the Airbus A320 “Sharklet” large wingtip device
November 16, 2009
Air New Zealand (Auckland) has launched the Airbus A320 “Sharklet” large wingtip device fuel enhancement from Airbus starting in late 2012.
Press release:
www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/
Wings Air signs contract for 15 ATR 72-500s
November 16, 2009
Wings Air (subsidiary of Lion Air) (Jakarta) has firmed up and signed a $600 million contract with ATR to purchase 15 ATR 72-500 (ATR 72-212As), with options for 15 ATR 72-600s.
Press release:
www.atr.fr/public/atr/html/press/releases-details.php?aid=1073
Yemenia signs a MOU for 10 Airbus A320 Family aircraft
November 16, 2009
Yemenia (Yemen Airways) (Sana’a) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to acquire 10 Airbus A320 Family aircraft at the Dubai Air Show.
Press release:
www.airbus.com/en/presscentre/pressreleases/pressreleases_items/
Camair paints its first aircraft
November 16, 2009 — 1 Comment
Copyright Photo: Trevor Mulkerrins. Ex-Cameroon Airlines Boeing 767-33A ER TJ-CAC (msn 28138) is pictured at Shannon on November 10 with the new titles. The tail logo is a close adaptation to the old logo.
Camair co-Cameroon Airlines Corporation (Douala), the flag carrier replacement for defunct Cameroon Airlines, has painted its first aircraft, a former Cameroon Airlines aircraft.
Airnav Cessna 208B Grand Caravan ZS-OTU crashes in Windhoek
November 16, 2009
Airnav Cessna 208B Grand Caravan ZS-OTU (msn 208B-0513) crashed at Windhoek yesterday (November 15).
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Luxair to add its first Boeing 737-800
November 16, 2009
Copyright Photo: Trevor Mulkerrins. TUIfly's Boeing 737-8K5 D-AHFN (msn 28228) pictured at Shannon on November 13 after repainting. It is preparing to depart to Hanover prior to delivery to Luxair as LX-LGT.
Luxair-Luxembourg Airlines (Luxembourg) is planning to add its first Boeing 737-800 on December 1.
Flyglobespan (Globespan Airways) avoids receivership with last minute cash injection
November 16, 2009
Flyglobespan.com (Globespan Airways) Boeing 737-8Q8 WL G-SAAW (msn 32841) PMI, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Flyglobespan (Flyglobespan.com) (Globespan Airways) (Edinburgh) was able to stave off possible receivership (bankruptcy) on Friday (November 13) by a last minute cash injection.
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Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems.
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Boeing inks a new cooperation with Mubadala
November 16, 2009
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) and the Abu Dhabi government-owned investment firm Mubadala signed a contract today (November 16) that will help the Emirate launch its fledgling aerospace industry.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNLG33071820091116?rpc=44
Frontier Airlines Airbus A319 hits birds on takeoff at Kansas City
November 15, 2009
Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) last night (November 14) had an incident at Kansas City. An Airbus A319 operating flight F9 820 from MCI to Denver hit a flock of birds shortly after takeoff. The jetliner was forced to safely return to MCI. The flight was cancelled.
Air Austral is expected to firm up order for two Airbus A380s
November 15, 2009
Air Austral (Reunion) is expected to firm up an order for a pair of Airbus A380s at the Dubai Air Show which has started today. The airline intends to operate the A380s in a high density (over 800 seats) configuration.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNLF21202320091115?rpc=44
Manang Air Mi-8 crashes in Nepal
November 15, 2009
Manang Air (Kathmandu) Mi-8 helicopter has crashed today in western Nepal according to this published report. One person has been killed and five were injured.
News link:
www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294774,one-killed-five-injured-in-nepal-helicopter-crash.html
Finncomm Airlines to lease two ERJ 170s from Finnair
November 15, 2009
Finncomm Airlines (Finnish Commuter Airlines) (Helsinki) will lease two Embraer ERJ 170s from Finnair. The first is due tomorrow (November 16).
Finnair’s 800 pilots to go on strike tomorrow
November 15, 2009
Finnair’s (Helsinki) 800 pilots, represented by the Finnish Airline Pilots Association, have rejected mediation and will strike the flag carrier tomorrow (November 16). The company has stated this will ground the carrier.
News link:
biz.thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2009/11/15/business/20091115072743&sec=business
Porter Airlines’ pilot passes out briefly
November 15, 2009
Porter Airlines’ (Toronto-City Centre) captain passed out briefly on a flight. The airliner returned to the airport and the first officer landed the airplane.
News link:
news.ca.msn.com/top-stories/cbc-article.aspx?cp-documentid=22606594
Saga Airlines is operating Boeing 737-86J TC-SGI for Ariana Afghan Airlines
November 14, 2009
Ariana Afghan Airlines-Saga Airlines Boeing 737-86J WL TC-SGI (msn 28069) FRA, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Saga Airlines (Istanbul) is operating its Boeing 737-86J TC-SGI (msn 28069) for Ariana Afghan Airlines.
Copyright Photo: Bernhard Ross.
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Ethiopian Airlines is expected to firm up order for 12 Airbus A350-900s
November 14, 2009
Ethiopian Airlines (Addis Ababa) is expected to firm up a previously announced order for 12 Airbus A350-900s at the Dubai Air Show.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idAFLE15618420091114?rpc=44
SAT Airlines adds its first Boeing 737-500
November 14, 2009
Copyright Photo: Ex-Sterling Airlines Boeing 737-5L9 RA-73013 (msn 28721, ex OY-APH) arrives at Khabarovsk (Novy) still painted in Sterling's colors.
SAT Airlines (Sakhalin Airlines) (Sakhalinskie Aviatrassy) (Sakhalin) added its first Boeing 737-500 on October 29, 2009. The company was established as a result of the reorganisation of the Sakhalin United Detachment. The Asian airline started operations on April 20, 1992. It is owned totally by the Government of the Russian Federation. The 737-500 joins two other 737-200s.
AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines to fly Antonov An-148 internationally next month
November 14, 2009
AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines Antonov An-148-100B UR-NTA (msn 0101) LBG, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
AeroSvit Ukrainian Airlines (Kiev) will start operating its new Antonov An-148 to Russia starting next month. The new type has been operating on domestic routes.
News link:
www.nrcu.gov.ua/index.php?id=148&listid=104507
Copyright Photo: Gerd Beilfuss.
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British Airways’ staff may strike due to impending cuts due to Iberia merger
November 14, 2009
British Airways’ (London) staff may strike due to impending job cuts due to the upcoming merger with Iberia according to this published report.
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US Airways’ pilots request mediation
November 14, 2009
US Airways’ (Phoenix) yesterday (November 13) formally requested mediation of its stalled contract negotiations with the National Mediation Board (NMB). US Airways’ pilots work under two contracts, one for America West’s pilots and another for the old US Airways’ pilots (US Airways is still being operated as two airlines).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/US-Airways-Pilots-Request-bw-1593862859.html?x=0&.v=1
North American Airlines to lease an all-business Boeing 767-200 from MLW Air in early 2010
November 14, 2009
North American Airlines Boeing 767-306 ER N765NA (msn 28098) JFK, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
North American Airlines (New York-JFK) is planning to lease an all-business class configured Boeing 767-200 (its first 767-200) from MLW Air in early 2010. The new addition will be available for VIP charters.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/North-American-Airlines-to-prnews-690344384.html?x=0&.v=1
Copyright Photo: Ken Petersen.
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Vietnam Airlines orders two A350-900s and four A380s
November 13, 2009 — 3 Comments
Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi) has signed a contract for two additional Airbus A350-900 XWBs and four A380-800s.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNHAN53273420091113?rpc=44
JAL loses $357 million in its fiscal second quarter
November 13, 2009
JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo-Haneda) reported a loss of $357 million in its fiscal second quarter (July-September). The struggling airline is seeking a bridge loan to keep it flying.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNT8236520091113?rpc=44
More details on JetLink Express CRJ100 accident at Kigali
November 13, 2009
JetLink Express (Nairobi) was the operator of the CRJ100 (5Y-JLD, msn 7197) operating for RwandAir (Kigali) that crashed yesterday into the terminal building at Kigali yesterday. The aircraft was in JetLink colors. We have more details and information.
News links:
www.newtimes.co.rw/index.php?issue=14078&article=22458
aviation-safety.net/database/record.php?id=20091112-0
Arik Air to start New York flights on November 30
November 13, 2009
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Arik Air (Arik Wings of Nigeria) (Lagos) will add New York (JFK) and the LOS-JFK route (three times weekly) with Airbus A340-500s starting on November 30.
British Airways and Iberia agree to merge
November 13, 2009
British Airways (London) and Iberia (Madrid) have agreed to merge under a preliminary agreement styled after the Air France-KLM model. The two airlines will creat a holding company that will own both airlines. BA stockholders will own 55 percent of the new holding company and IB stockholders will own the remaining 45 percent. Both airlines will retain their separate AOCs and brand for at least five years. The new entity will maintain two hubs at London Heathrow and Madrid. Both companies hope to finalize the deal before the end of 2010 but the deal is far from final due to BA’s pension deficit which could scuttle the deal.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/BA-Iberia-merger-hinges-on-rb-2038922896.html?x=0&.v=13
FlyMonserrat to start Antigua service on December 1
November 13, 2009
FlyMonserrat (Monserrat) will start daily Monserrat-Antigua scheduled flights on December 1. The airline operates Britten-Norman BN-2 Islanders.
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Porter Airlines to start Myrtle Beach service on February 28
November 13, 2009 — 3 Comments
Porter Airlines Bombardier DHC-8-402 (Q400) C-GLQB (msn 4130) YUL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Porter Airlines (Toronto-City Centre) will add Myrtle Beach, SC and Toronto (City Centre)-MYR twice-weekly service on February 28, 2010.
News link:
www.newswire.ca/en/releases/archive/November2009/12/c8307.html
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema.
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First Boeing 747-8F freighter leaves the factory
November 13, 2009
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has rolled out the first 747-8F freighter. It is destined for Cargolux.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/First-Boeing-7478-Freighter-prnews-3548029558.html?x=0&.v=1
American Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways trade accusatory press releases
November 13, 2009
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) has issued a press release disputing allegations made by Virgin Atlantic Airways. Virgin Atlantic stated American is guilty of making “hypocritical comments” concerning market dominance.
Here is the press release issued by American:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-Sets-the-prnews-2657350165.html?x=0&.v=1
Here is the original press release issued by Virgin Atlantic:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Virgin-Atlantic-Urges-US-prnews-292460.html?x=0&.v=1
Vietnam Airlines is considering acquiring four Airbus A380s
November 12, 2009
Vietnam Airlines (Hanoi) is reported to be starting negotiations for the purchase of four Airbus A380s according to this published report.
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RwandAir CRJ slams into the side of a building
November 12, 2009
RwandAir Bombardier CRJ200 (CL-600-2B19) D-ACHG (msn 7439) CGN, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
RwandAir (Kigali) had an odd incident today in Kigali with a reported Bombardier CRJ100. Although details are still sketchy according to this published report the airliner slammed into the side of the terminal building. Passengers and crew members were taken to local hospitals.
News link:
Copyright Photo: Rainer Bexten.
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EasyJet founder questions Ryanair’s growth strategy
November 12, 2009
EasyJet (London-Luton) founder, Stelios Haji-Ioannou, is questioning the growth strategy of rival low-cost carrier Ryanair in an interview.
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Will Lufthansa sink more money into financially troubled bmi?
November 12, 2009
Bmi (British Midland Airways) Airbus A319-131 G-DBCE (msn 2429) LHR, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Lufthansa (Frankfurt) is facing a decision on whether to sink more money into bmi according to this published report.
News link:
business.timesonline.co.uk/tol/business/industry_sectors/transport/article6911708.ece
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
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British and Iberia boards consider a merger, no decision
November 12, 2009
British Airways (London) and Iberia (Madrid) are both separately considering a merger. No decision has been made by either company.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/BA-Iberia-boards-consider-rb-2514945636.html?x=0&.v=1
JetBlue and Lufthansa start code-sharing
November 12, 2009
JetBlue Airways (New York-JFK) and Lufthansa (Frankfurt) yesterday (November 11) started code sharing.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/JetBlue-and-Lufthansa-Begin-prnews-410220272.html?x=0&.v=1
Hawaiian Airlines celebrates 80 years of flying
November 12, 2009
Hawaiian Airlines (Honolulu) today (November 12) is celebrating 80 years of flying. Congratulations to Hawaiian on your 80th Anniversary.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Hawaiian-Airlines-Celebrates-prnews-285612207.html?x=0&.v=1
Merpati to lease seven ATR 72s in 1Q 2010
November 11, 2009
Merpati Nusantara Airlines (Jakarta) is planning to lease seven ATR 72s in the first quarter of 2010 for domestic and regional routes.
News link:
www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/11/11/merpati-prepares-fund-leasing-new-planes.html
Garuda Indonesia to fly to Amsterdam
November 11, 2009
Garuda Indonesia Airways (Jakarta) will launch the Jakarta-Dubai-Amsterdam route on June 1, 2010.
News link:
www.earthtimes.org/articles/show/294163,indonesias-garuda-airline-to-return-to-europe-next-year.html
Kingfisher ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) VT-KAC skids off Mumbai runway
November 11, 2009
Copyright Photo: Sean D'Silva. VT-KAC is seen at Mumbai after the accident at night. The airline's name has been covered up.
Kingfisher Airlines’ (Bangalore and Mumbai) ATR 72-212A (ATR 72-500) VT-KAC (msn 729) skidded off the runway at Mumbai (BOM) while landing yesterday (November 10). There were no injuries but there is extensive damage to the aircraft.
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Air Canada Jazz to add service to Iqaluit
November 11, 2009
Air Canada Jazz Bombardier CRJ705 (CL-600-2C10) C-FKJZ (msn 15044) YUL, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Air Canada Jazz (Halifax) will add Ottawa-Iqaluit service with Bombardier CRJ705s starting on March 28, 2010.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-expands-its-cnw-1691472187.html?x=0&.v=1
Copyright Photo: Gilbert Hechema.
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United suspends alleged “drunken” pilot
November 11, 2009
United Airlines (Chicago) has suspended the allegedly drunken pilot who was getting ready to fly the Boeing 767-300 as flight UA 949 from London (Heathrow) to Chicago (O’Hare) with 124 passengers and 11 crew members on Monday (November 11). The pilot is also facing UK charges.
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Midwest Airlines retires its last 717, becomes a brand
November 11, 2009
Midwest Airlines 717-2BL N924ME (msn 55190) DCA (retired), originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Midwest Airlines (subsidiary of Republic Airways Holdings) (Milwaukee) retired its last Boeing 717 operated by Midwest Airlines crews on November 2, ending 25 years as an airline. The airline surrendered its AOC the following day. It now becomes a marketing brand (now a virtual airline). Other airlines in the Republic Airways Holdings family will operate under the Midwest brand from Milwaukee.
News link including a video of the last 717 flight:
www.wisn.com/money/21501388/detail.html
Midwest will add two new routes from MKE. MKE-Raleigh/Durham service will be added on April 1, 2010 (operated by Republic Airlines Embraer ERJ 170s) and MKE-San Francisco on April 19, 2010 (operated by Frontier Airbus A319s).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Midwest-Airlines-Adds-More-bw-1671443684.html?x=0&.v=1
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
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Boeing is on target for 787 first flight for the end of the year
November 11, 2009
Boeing (Chicago and Seattle) is on schedule for the new first flight target date of the end of the year for the 787 Dreamliner according to this published report.
News link:
www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2009/11/za001-wing-fix-complete-waits.html
American and TPG may partner for JAL bid
November 11, 2009
American Airlines (Dallas/Fort Worth) and TPG may be partners in a bid for a minority share of JAL-Japan Airlines.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/American-Airlines-says-TPG-rb-3319299065.html?x=0&.v=1
AirTran officially unveils “Colts 1″
November 11, 2009
Boeing 717-231 N936AT (msn 55058) is seen in this publicity photo. Copyright Photo: PRNewsFoto/AirTran Airways.
AirTran Airways (Orlando and Atlanta) officially unveiled yesterday (November 10) its new logojet for the NFL Indianapolis Colts.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/AirTran-Airways-and-prnews-3818213398.html?x=0&.v=1
A video has been produced on the making of “Colts 1″ at Miami:
