Norse Atlantic, AFA Plan Cabin-Crew Contract Talks
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Representatives from the Association of Flight Attendants (AFA) and aspiring upstart Norse Atlantic Airways will meet later in May for talks to establish a labor contract for the long-haul, low-cost airline’s flight attendants.
Lufthansa Orders More Boeing 787s And Airbus A350s
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FRANKFURT—Lufthansa Group has ordered five Boeing 787-9s and five Airbus A350-900s, adding to previous larger contracts for the two widebody types and providing both Airbus and Boeing with welcome boosts to their backlogs.
Virgin Atlantic Optimistic On 2021 Operations Resuming ‘At Scale’
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The first half of 2021 will continue to present a fight for survival for Virgin Atlantic, with hope that the second six months will see operations resume “at scale.”
The South African government is in the final stages of sealing a deal on a strategic equity partner for South African Airways (SAA) after the national carrier emerged from a 17-month restructuring process.
Flydubai Laments Grounded MAX Fleet During Pandemic
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UAE-based LCC flydubai “remains well-positioned” to emerge from the coronavirus pandemic, the airline said as it announced its annual results for 2020 on May 2.
European Commission Awaits New Proposal For Alitalia Successor
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The European Commission (EC) is awaiting a new proposal from the Italian government on what steps will be taken to launch Italia Trasporto Aereo (ITA), the planned successor to bankrupt Alitalia. Talks to approve a plan have stalled.
Lufthansa Cargo To Equip 777 Freighters With Fuel-Efficient Surface Technology
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Lufthansa Cargo said it would equip all its Boeing 777 freighters with AeroSHARK innovative surface technology supplied by Lufthansa Technik and BASF starting in 2022, in an effort to improve fuel efficiency and help meet its long-term sustainability targets.
New Zealand-Cook Islands Travel Bubble Spurs More Flights
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New Zealand has agreed to open a quarantine-free travel bubble with the Cook Islands, prompting Air New Zealand to ramp up flights to the popular leisure destination of Rarotonga.
China’s ‘Big Three’ See Red In 2020, Expect A Better Second Quarter
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The loss-making 2020 season for China’s state-owned carriers could come to an end by the 2021 second quarter (Q2), as the so-called “true holiday” season resumes in May.
Vietnam Airlines Faces Delisting As It Sinks Deeper Into First Quarter Loss
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Vietnam Airlines continues to post quarterly losses into 2021, recording a VND4.97 trillion ($215 million) deficit over the first three months of 2021.
Singapore Airlines Raises $1.5B From Sale/Leaseback Deals
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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has secured around S$2 billion ($1.5 billion) after completing sale and leaseback transactions with four lessors for 11 total aircraft.
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