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News : AirAsia optimises operations management with drop of merlot

AirAsia optimises operations management with drop of merlot

January 20, 2012

AirAsia has deployed the first element of airline management system, merlot.aero, which has been implemented to optimise the airline’s aircraft and crew utilisation, making it possible...

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News : Goodrich nacelle support for BA CityFlyer E-190s

Goodrich nacelle support for BA CityFlyer E-190s

January 19, 2012

Goodrich has signed a nacelle services agreement with BA CityFlyer for support of the nacelles and thrust reversers in the airline's fleet of Embraer 190s powered by GE CF34-10 engin...

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News : Manx2 scheduled flights begin at London Oxford Airport in May

Manx2 scheduled flights begin at London Oxford Airport in May

January 18, 2012

From 8 May, London Oxford Airport will welcome daily, year round, scheduled flights to the islands of Jersey and the Isle of Man, when Manx2 makes its debut at the airport.

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News : flydubai starts flights to Baghdad

flydubai starts flights to Baghdad

January 18, 2012

flydubai has added to its expanding network with the start of flights to Baghdad, Iraq.

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News : ATR reports results of record order year

ATR reports results of record order year

January 18, 2012

ATR has confirmed that it received 157 firm orders (13 ATR 42s and 144 ATR 72s) plus 79 options in 2011 – its 30th anniversary year – beating its previous record year in 2007...

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News : Southwest adds comfort with new cabin design

Southwest adds comfort with new cabin design

January 17, 2012

Southwest Airlines has announced the introduction of The New Southwest Interior, a cabin update utilising durable and environmentally responsible products to reduce waste and create weight...

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News : WestJet to codeshare with Delta

WestJet to codeshare with Delta

January 17, 2012

WestJet and Delta Air Lines are to begin a codesharing agreement on flights within the United States and Canada, further expanding the partnership between the two carriers.

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News : Virgin America gets in a Philly mood

Virgin America gets in a Philly mood

January 17, 2012

Virgin America is to begin service to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with three daily nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) starting on 4 April and two daily nonstop flights...

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News : Six new routes announced by Flybe

Six new routes announced by Flybe

January 17, 2012

Flybe will add six new routes – Newcastle to Newquay and Bergen (Norway); plus Belfast City–Newquay, Knock–Leeds Bradford, Waterford–Birmingham and Southampton–Tours...

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News : AirAsia X to fly KL–Sydney from 1 April

AirAsia X to fly KL–Sydney from 1 April

January 17, 2012

AirAsia X is expanding its network further into Australia with the introduction of flights on 1 April from its hub in Kuala Lumpur to Kingsford Smith International Airport, Sydney.

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News : Ryanair expects 1,000 new jobs in 2012, as fleet growth continues

Ryanair expects 1,000 new jobs in 2012, as fleet growth continues

January 17, 2012

Ryanair reports that it will create more than 1,000 new jobs in 2012 for pilots, cabin crew, engineers and sales/marketing people, relating to the growth of its fleet from 270 to 305...

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News : WestJet discusses potential regional airline with employees

WestJet discusses potential regional airline with employees

January 16, 2012

WestJet reports that it is considering the launch of a new short-haul, regional airline as early as 2013 using a fleet of approximately 40 turboprops.

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News : Cebu Pacific announces 14% passenger growth in 2011

Cebu Pacific announces 14% passenger growth in 2011

January 13, 2012

Cebu Pacific Air reports that it flew close to 12 million passengers during 2011, an increase of 14% over the 10.5 million passengers carried in 2010.

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News : Vueling announces €325m aircraft and routes investment at Barcelona

Vueling announces €325m aircraft and routes investment at Barcelona

January 13, 2012

Vueling is to invest €325 million at its Barcelona’s El Prat base with the addition of four Airbus A320s and one A319, the largest biggest investment by Vueling at the Catalan...

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News : New president for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

New president for Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

January 13, 2012

Michele (Mike) Arcamone is to take up the post of president, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft on 1 February, succeeding Gary Scott, who retired on 1 October 2011.

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News : AirAsia X culls Europe and India services

AirAsia X culls Europe and India services

January 12, 2012

AirAsia X has announced a “realignment” of its network to focus on its core markets, a move which will see the carrier withdrawing services to India (Mumbai and Delhi) and...

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News : Volaris finalises 44 aircraft order with Airbus

Volaris finalises 44 aircraft order with Airbus

January 12, 2012

Volaris has signed a purchase agreement for 30 Airbus A320neos and 14 A320s, the largest single commercial aircraft order ever by an airline in Mexico.

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News : Budapest gets new Blue1 flights from Helsinki

Budapest gets new Blue1 flights from Helsinki

January 12, 2012

Budapest Airport reports that Blue1 will begin scheduled services from Helsinki for the 2012 summer season, operating weekly from 2 June until 29 September, increasing to twice weekly...

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News : Ryanair announces ETS levy

Ryanair announces ETS levy

January 12, 2012

Ryanair is to introduce a £0.25 levy per passenger for all bookings made from Tuesday 17 January to cover the costs of the EU’s Emissions Trade Scheme (ETS) – which...

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News : All jet service for American Eagle at DFW

All jet service for American Eagle at DFW

January 12, 2012

American Eagle Airlines is replacing all its ATRs operating from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), bringing jet service to 14 markets throughout Arkansas, Louisiana, Missouri,...

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