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Virgin America reports a 3Q net loss of $5.9 million
December 11, 2009
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Virgin America (San Francisco) narrowed its third quarter net loss to $5.9 million. However on bright side, the company reported an operating profit of $5.1 million.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Virgin-America-Reports-2009-prnews-2331133087.html?x=0&.v=1
Will Republic Airways replace Frontier’s Airbus fleet with Bombardier CSeries aircraft?
December 11, 2009
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Republic Airways Holdings (Indianapolis), as the new owner of Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver), according to this report, is now considering acquiring Bombardier CSeries aircraft as a possible replacement (partial or in whole) of the Frontier Airbus fleet. The holding company is also talking to Airbus and Boeing. If ordered, who will operate the aircraft? Stay tuned, there could be changes coming to the popular Rocky Mountain airline in the coming years.
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Frontier to serve Jackson Hole with summer flights
December 11, 2009
Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) will add summer seasonal service to Jackson Hole (Jackson), WY from May 14, 2010 through September 12, 2010. The route will be operated by sister airline Republic Airlines (2nd) (Indianapolis) using its 99-seat Embraer ERJ 190s (so far being operated in Midwest Airlines colors).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Frontier-Airlines-Returns-to-bw-3708557766.html?x=0&.v=1
Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner completes static tests
December 11, 2009
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) has completed static tests on the first 787 Dreamliner. It hopes to make the first flight before the end of the month, weather permitting (the Seattle area has just experienced an unusually sunny December period but this is now changing).
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-787-Dreamliner-Program-prnews-1043931655.html?x=0&.v=1
Here is an interesting article on the background of this bold new design:
PacificFlier.com to start operations on January 7, 2010
December 10, 2009 — 2 Comments
PacificFlier.com (Palau) is a new airline which is planning to commence scheduled operations on January 7, 2010 to Brisbane, Guam, Manila (Clark) and Tokyo (Narita). HiFly will operate its Airbus A310-304 CS-TEI (msn 495) for the new flag carrier. The aircraft is painted in the basic colors of Oman Air with PacificFlier.com titles.
Press release with photo:
Brussels Airlines joins the Star Alliance
December 10, 2009
Brussels Airlines Boeing 737-43Q OO-VES (msn 28493) GVA, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Brussels Airlines (Brussels) yesterday (December 9) joined the Star Alliance as the 26th member.
Copyright Photo: Paul Denton.
Emirates Airline raises $1.13 billion to finance six new Airbus A380s
December 10, 2009
Emirates Airline Airbus A380-861 A6-EDB (msn 013) LHR, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Emirates Airline (Dubai) despite the financial crisis in Dubai has been successful in raising $1.13 billion to finance six Airbus A380s.
News link:
http://www.middle-east-online.com/english/?id=36152
Copyright Photo: David Apps.
United invites Embraer to bid on narrow body tender offer
December 10, 2009
United Airlines (Chicago) has invited Embraer to bid on the narrow body offer next year.
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KLM returns to Denpasar (Bali) after 12 years
December 9, 2009
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines Boeing 777-306 ER PH-BVC (msn 37582) PAE, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amsterdam) returned to Denpasar (Bali) on December 7 after the route was dropped in October 1997. The flight from Amsterdam to DPS is routed via Singapore and is operated with Boeing 777-300 ERs.
News link:
www.thejakartapost.com/news/2009/12/09/klm-revives-amsterdambali-route.html
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean.
easyJet to drop East Midlands and reduce Luton operations by 20%
December 9, 2009
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easyJet (UK) (London-Luton) will drop all flights from East Midlands on January 5, 2010. The company will also drop service by 20 percent at its LTN base.
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Frontier Airlines expands its code-share agreement with Midwest Airlines
December 9, 2009
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Frontier Airlines (2nd) (Denver) is expanding its code-share agreement with sister “airline” Midwest Airlines (Milwaukee), now only a brand.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Frontier-Airlines-Expands-bw-152823703.html?x=0&.v=1
Strategic Airlines to operate its Airbus A320-212 F-GSTR for Solomons
December 8, 2009
Copyright Photo: KianHong. F-GSTR is pictured doing practice landings at Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) with dual titles.
Strategic Airlines (Brisbane) is getting ready to operate its Airbus A320-212 F-GSTR (msn 436) for Solomons (Solomon Airlines) (Honiara) on the Honiara-Brisbane route.
Viva Macau is considering adding the Macau-Hanoi route
December 8, 2009
Viva Macau Boeing 767-284 ER B-MAV (msn 24716) SYD, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Viva Macau (Macau) is considering adding the Macau-Hanoi route to complement the Ho Chi Minh City route.
News link:
vietnewsonline.vn/News/Lifestyle/Travel/10041/Macau-airline-looks-to-Hanoi.htm
Copyright Photo: John Adlard.
Safi Airways considers an IPO in 3-5 years
December 8, 2009
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Safi Airways (Kabul) is considering an Initial Public Offering (IPO) in three to five years.
News link:
www.business24-7.ae/Articles/2009/12/Pages/07122009/12082009_
Airlink Embraer ERJ 135 overruns the runway at George
December 8, 2009
Airlink (Johannesburg) suffered through another accident yesterday (December 7) at George (South Africa). Embraer ERJ 135 ZS-SJW (msn 145423) overran the wet runway on landing and crashed through the security fence ending up on a road. The regional jet was operating flight SA 8625. There were only minor injuries.
News links with pictures:
www.news24.com/Content/Galleries/Image/Images/MyNews24/Plane%20crash-lands%20in%20George
www.mg.co.za/article/2009-12-08-another-airlink-accident-as-plane-overshoots-runway
Astraeus is now operating 737-33A G-STRJ for Trawel Fly
December 8, 2009
Copyright Photo: Manuel Medolago. G-STRJ is pictured resting at night at the Bergamo (Orio Al Serio) base. The airliner is being operated in Seagle Air colors.
Astraeus Airlines (London-Gatwick) is now operating its Boeing 737-33A G-STRJ (msn 25119) for Trawel Fly (Bergamo-Orio Al Serio).
Thomson Airways introduces a Merry Christmas logojet
December 8, 2009
Thomson Airways Boeing 737-8K5 WL G-FDZA (msn 35134) (Merry Christmas) LTN, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Thomson Airways (London-Luton) has introduced a special Merry Christmas logojet.
Copyright Photo: James Mellon. ”Reindeer Powered” Boeing 737-8K5 G-FDZA (msn 35134) prepares to depart from the LTN base headed to Arrecife on December 6.
Ryanair and Boeing are playing “hardball”
December 8, 2009
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Ryanair (Dublin) is playing hardball with Boeing trying to get the lowest possible price for 200 Boeing 737-800s according to this published report. The carrier claims Boeing changed the agreement over the weekend and the deal may not go through. In other news, the company also does not intend to make another offer for Aer Lingus.
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Copa Airlines orders two more Boeing 737-800s
December 8, 2009
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Copa Airlines (Panama City) has ordered two additional Boeing 737-800s for delivery in the second half of 2010.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Copa-Airlines-Increases-Order-prnews-3056702229.html?x=0&.v=1
Air Caraibes to start St. Maarten-Paris (Orly) nonstop service of December 12
December 8, 2009 — 1 Comment
Air Caraibes (2nd) Airbus A330-323E F-WWYL (F-OONE) (msn 965) TLS, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Air Caraibes (2nd) (Pointe-a-Pitre) will start twice-weekly Airbus A330 service between St. Maarten and Paris (Orly) on December 12.
News link:
news.caribseek.com/Sint_Maarten/The_Daily_Herald/article_83167.shtml
United orders 25 Airbus A350 XWBs and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners
December 8, 2009
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United Airlines (Chicago) has ended its order drought and ordered 25 Airbus A350 XWBs and 25 Boeing 787 Dreamliners. The company also secured 50 purchase rights for each type. The new aircraft will arrive between 2016 and 2019 and will replace its Boeing 747-400s and 767-300s.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/United-Invests-in-Future-prnews-2547784775.html?x=0&.v=1
Korean Air introduces “Passionate Wings to Culture”
December 7, 2009 — 1 Comment
Copyright Photo: GSR. HL7488 climbs away from Nagoya (Chubu Centrair).
Korean Air (Seoul) has added a special “Passionate Wings to Culture” color scheme to its Boeing 747-4B5 HL7488 (msn 26394) in association with the British Museum. The color scheme also celebrates the new availability of Korean audio guide services at the famous museum.
United Airways starts twice-weekly service to London (Gatwick)
December 7, 2009
United Airways (Bangladesh) McDonnell Douglas DC-9-83 (MD-83) S2-AEU (msn 49790) LGW, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
United Airways (Dhaka) launched twice-weekly service to Gatwick Airport near London on November 21 via Dubai and Istanbul.
Copyright Photo: Richard Vandervord.
Paramount Airways hopes to resume services today
December 7, 2009
Paramount Airways (Chennai) hopes to resolve its issues with GECAS and resume services today. It leased Embraer aircraft were de-registered on Friday (by its own request) pending a successful outcome of a payment dispute with the leasing company.
News link:
www.financialexpress.com/news/Paramount-likely-to-resume-services-today/550758/
Iranian Air Transport changes its name to Naft Airlines
December 7, 2009
Naft Airlines Fokker F.28 Mk. 0100 (Fokker 100) EP-MIS (msn 11503) THR, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Iranian Air Transport (Ahwaz) has changed its name to Naft Airlines.
Copyright Photo: Shahram (Shary) Sharifi.
Qatar Airways launches Doha-Melbourne nonstop flights
December 7, 2009
Qatar Airways Boeing 777-2DZ LR (Longer Range) A7-BBD (msn 36016) PAE, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Qatar Airways (Doha) last night (December 6) launched nonstop service between DOH and Melbourne, Australia with Boeing 777-200 LRs (Longer Range). The new route will be operated initially three times a week. However with the delivery of the pictured 777-2DZ LR A7-BBD (msn 36016) later this month the route will become daily service starting on January 1, 2010.
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Copyright Photo: Nick Dean. A7-BBD lands at Everett (Paine Field) against beautiful clouds.
Nasair leases Boeing 767-319 ER G-CEOD from Flyglobespan
December 6, 2009
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. The Nasair sticker can be seen by the forward door of G-CEOD at Jeddah.
Nasair (Asmara) wet leased Boeing 767-319 ER G-CEOD (msn 30586) from Flyglobespan (Flyglobespan.com) (Globespan Airways) for Hajj 2009. The airliner carried Nasair stickers by the forward doors.
Phuket Air is operating Boeing 747-306 HS-VAC for Saudi Arabian Airlines
December 6, 2009
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. HS-VAC is pictured on the ramp at JED.
Phuket Air (Bangkok) is operating this ex-KLM Boeing 747-306 HS-VAC (msn 23056) for Saudi Arabian Airlines (Jeddah) in this hybrid livery.
In February 2008, Saudi Arabian offered a long term renewable annual ACMI contract to Phuket Air for four Boeing 747 aircraft based in Jeddah to operate international scheduled flights and pilgrimage charter flights.
JAL to receive $7.7 billion in state aid
December 6, 2009
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JAL-Japan Airlines (Tokyo-Haneda) has received good news. The government of Japan plans to guarantee about $7.7 billion in loans and other funds provided by financial institutions to keep the flag carrier flying, the Nikkei business daily reported.
Read the full report:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Japan-to-give-JAL-77-billion-rb-624592201.html?x=0&.v=1
Paramount Airways gets into dispute with GECAS over three ERJs
December 5, 2009
Paramount Airways Embraer ERJ 170-100LR PT-SZN (VT-PAB) (msn 17000005) FAO, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Paramount Airways (Chennai) is in a dispute with lessor GECAS over payments concerning three Embraer E-Jets.
News link:
Copyright Photo: Ton Jochems.
TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines Boeing 757 is the first to land at Sao Pedro Airport
December 5, 2009
TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines Boeing 757-2Q8 D4-CBP (msn 30045) AMS, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
TACV-Cabo Verde Airlines (Praia) yesterday (December 4) performed a test flight with a Boeing 757-200 at the new Sao Pedro Aiport on Sao Vicente. The new airport is being certified for operations.
News link:
www.cabonet.org/news/7-news/644-tacv-boeing-to-land-at-sao-pedro-airport-for-first-time.html
Copyright Photo: Antony J. Best.
CanJet Airlines “hires a taxi” for the winter season
December 5, 2009 — 1 Comment
CanJet Airlines (2nd) Boeing 737-8K5 WL D-AHFO (msn 27987) (hlx.com color scheme) YYZ, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
CanJet Airlines (2nd) (Halifax) leased this Boeing 737-8K5 D-AHFO (msn 27987) on November 26, 2009 from TUIfly for the winter season. The airliner is painted in the “yellow taxi” colors of hlx.com (Hapag-Lloyd Express).
Copyright Photo: TMK Photography.
US Airways to start Charlotte-Rome nonstop flights on May 13, 2010
December 5, 2009
US Airways Airbus A330-323X N275AY (msn 370) CLT, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
US Airways (Phoenix) will start a new spoke route from the Charlotte hub to Rome with Airbus A330-300s on May 13, 2010.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
Continental Airlines to start Orange County-Kahului (Maui) service
December 5, 2009
Continental Airlines Boeing 737-724 WL N14704 (msn 28765) MIA, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Continental Airlines (Houston) will start new Orange County (Santa Ana)-Kahului (Maui) service on March 7, 2010 with Boeing 737-700s.
Copyright Photo: Bruce Drum.
Axis Airways suspends operations
December 4, 2009
Axis Airways (New Axis Airways) Boeing 737-86N WL F-GIRS (msn 28612) CDG, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
Axis Airways (Marseille) suspended operations on December 2.
Copyright Photo: Christian Volpati.
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Donbassaero Airlines is operating A320 UR-DAC for Air Manas
December 4, 2009
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. UR-DAC is pictured at Jeddah with the joint titles while still painted in Donassaero's 2005 livery.
Donbassaero Airlines (Donetsk) is operating its Airbus A320-233 UR-DAC (msn 733) for Air Manas Air Company (Bishkek). Air Manas is a new airline from Kyrgyzstan and is named after Manas International Airport near Bishkek.
Jordan Aviation is still operating 767-204 ER JY-JAG in full Silverjet colors
December 4, 2009 — 1 Comment
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. JY-JAG taxies on the ramp at Jeddah.
Jordan Aviation (Amman) is sort of keeping defunct Silverjet “alive” by operating its Boeing 767-204 ER JY-JAG (msn 24757, ex G-SLVR) in full Silverjet colors.
Saudi Arabian leases A321-131 TC-ONS from OnurAir
December 4, 2009
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. TC-ONS is pictured on the Jeddah home base ramp with a non-standard blue and white livery.
Saudi Arabian Airlines (Jeddah) recently leased Airbus A321-131 TC-ONS (msn 364) from OnurAir in this hybrid livery for the Hajj.
Garuda Indonesia leases A330-343X EC-JHP from Iberworld
December 4, 2009
Copyright Photo: Via Pepscl. EC-JHP is pictured on the ramp at Jeddah.
Garuda Indonesia Airways (Jakarta) leased this Airbus A330-343X EC-JHP (msn 670) from Iberworld in this hybrid livery for the Hajj.
ANA to apply for antitrust immunity with Continental and United for Pacific routes
December 4, 2009
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ANA (All Nippon Airways) (Tokyo-Haneda) plans to apply for antitrust immunity in order to partner with Star Alliance partners Continental Airlines and United Airlines for its trans-Pacific routes.
Korean Air orders five Boeing 747-8s
December 4, 2009
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Korean Air (Seoul) has ordered five Boeing 747-8s.
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Emirates to add Amsterdam service on May 1
December 4, 2009
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Emirates Airline (Dubai) will add Amsterdam and the Dubai-Amsterdam route with Boeing 777s on May 1, 2010.
News link:
arabianbusiness.com/575142-emirates-to-launch-amsterdam-flights-more-routes-to-follow
Finnair suffers through a fourth day of strikes
December 4, 2009
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Finnair (Helsinki) was forced to cancel 20 flights yesterday as a strike by its ground staff has entered the fourth day.
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Airbus receives a “surprise” order for 52 A320s
December 4, 2009
Airbus (Toulouse and Hamburg) has received an order for 52 A320s from an undisclosed customer.
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Air Canada Jazz to fly Goose Bay-St. John’s
December 4, 2009
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Air Canada Jazz (Halifax) will fly the Goose Bay (Happy Valley)-St. John’s route with 50-seat CRJs starting on May 1, 2010.
Press release:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Air-Canada-announces-new-cnw-185895440.html?x=0&.v=1
Air Canada to expand service to China
December 4, 2009
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Air Canada (Montreal) will expand service to China, including adding daily service from Toronto to both Beijing and Shanghai following Canada receiving “approved destination status”.
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Boeing urges airlines to retrofit over 220 Triple Sevens
December 4, 2009
Boeing (Chicago, Seattle, Wichita and Charleston) is urging 777 operators with Rolls-Royce engines to retrofit over 220 aircraft with costly repairs.
News link:
finance.yahoo.com/news/Boeing-urges-airlines-to-rb-1755852158.html?x=0&.v=1
China Southern takes delayed delivery of two Boeing 777Fs
December 3, 2009
China Southern Airlines Cargo 777-F1B B-2073 (msn 37311) PAE, originally uploaded by Airliners Gallery.
China Southern Airlines (Guangzhou) yesterday (December 2) took delivery of two brand new Boeing 777-F1Bs (B-2073 and B-2075).
Copyright Photo: Nick Dean.
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Etihad Airways’ first Airbus A330-300 is pictured at Toulouse
December 3, 2009 — 1 Comment
Copyright Photo: Airbus A330-343E F-WWYP (msn 1071) is pictured at Toulouse yesterday (December 2) arriving back from a test flight.
Etihad Airways (Abu Dhabi) will soon take delivery of its first Airbus A330-300. We have the first pictures.
Air France to revamp European operations
December 3, 2009
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Air France (Paris) is reportedly going to revamp its European operations including renegotiating the working conditions (and the contracts) with its pilots and cabin crews to lower costs.
News link:
www.reuters.com/article/marketsNews/idCNN024097020091202?rpc=44
