Norwegian’s traffic increased by 9% in August while capacity increased 1% compared to the previous year. The load factor was 89.7%, up a solid 6.1 points from the same month last year.
In its previous restructuring program Air France KLM only managed to shed 9% of its workforce, or 6,413 employees through voluntary departures, while a further 800 jobs will have to go if the airline is to meet its new target of €1.8bn in cost-cutting. Currently the airline is suffering from heavy competition from both Gulf
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The 50th A330 to be operated by Air China, which is also China’s first A330-300 with the increased 242 tonne maximum take-off-weight (MTOW) capability, has successfully completed its maiden flight in Toulouse, France. Displaying a special livery to celebrate the “50th A330 for Air China”, the aircraft will be delivered to the Chinese carrier in
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Airbus’ first A330neo is coming to life one year after the programme was launched, with the first ‘cutting of metal’ underway at its production facilities in Toulouse and Nantes. Machining of the first engine pylon started during the summer at Airbus’ facility in Saint-Eloi (Toulouse), while Airbus’ Plant in Nantes began production of the first
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In August, Finnair’s overall capacity grew by 1.6% and traffic grew by 3.3% year‐on‐year. The passenger load factor increased by 1.5%-points to 86.3%
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ABS Jets received approval from Embraer and the Czech Republic CAA to perform base maintenance on the Phenom 300. This means that ABS Jets are now approved to maintain all types of Embraer Phenom aircraft. The increased capability further underlines ABS Jets status as an Embraer Approved Service Centre and consolidates their commitment to offer
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HAECO Group announced seven senior management appointments, which will be effective from September 2015. James Barrington is appointed Group Director Airframe Services. He was previously Director Corporate Development of Cathay Pacific Airways. Greg Hughes is appointed Group Director Components & Engine Services. He was previously Commercial Director and Chief Operating Officer of John Swire &
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