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SF Airlines places order for Boeing Converted Freighters

SF Airlines placed an order for an undisclosed number of 767-300ER passenger-to-freighter conversions (Boeing Converted Freighters). SF Airlines, a subsidiary of Shenzhen, China-based delivery services company SF Express, will accept its first redelivered 767 in the second half of 2015. The 767 Boeing Converted Freighter offers an intercontinental range capability well-suited to the mid-sized freighter

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Kunming Airlines signs commitment for 10 Boeing 737s

Kunming Airlines, based at Changshui International Airport in the capital city of Yunnan province, has committed to purchase 10 737s, including four Next-Generation 737-700s and six 737 MAX airplanes. The commitment, valued at $897m at current list prices, is subject to the approval of the Chinese government and will be posted on Boeing’s Orders &

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Common Type Rating approved for A350 XWB and A330 pilot training

Airlines and pilots will both benefit from the Common Type Rating pilot training on the A350 XWB and A330 jetliners, further extending Airbus’ concept of flight operational commonality between its fly-by-wire aircraft families.The new regulatory approval means that pilots who are qualified and current on the A330 can already commence their preparations to take the

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American Airlines Group reports third quarter profit

For the third quarter 2014, American Airlines Group reported a record GAAP net profit of $942m. This compares to a GAAP net profit of $289m in the third quarter 2013 for AMR Corporation prior to the merger. Third quarter 2014 net profit excluding net special charges was a record $1.2bn. This represents a 59% improvement

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United Airlines announces 3rd-quarter net profit increase of 99%

United Airlines reported third-quarter 2014 net income of $1.1bn, excluding $151m of special items, its highest-ever quarterly profit and an increase of 99% year-over-year. Including special items, UAL reported third-quarter 2014 net income of $924m. UAL ended the third quarter with $6.9bn in unrestricted liquidity.

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Southwest Airlines reports third quarter profit of $382m

Southwest Airlines reported third quarter net income, excluding special items, of $382m, compared to third quarter 2013 net income, excluding special items, of $241m. This represented a 61.8% increase from third quarter 2013, and exceeded the First Call consensus estimate of $.53 per diluted share. Third quarter net income of $329m, which included $53m (net)

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Machinists Union, Southwest Airlines reach tentative contract

Southwest Airlines and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), representing the carrier’s approximately 6,000 Customer Service Agents and Customer Support and Services Representatives, announced that the two parties have reached a tentative agreement. The tentative agreement is for a new four year contract and requires Membership ratification. The current contract became amendable

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Virgin Atlantic connecting customers onboard 787 Dreamliner

With a suite of new technologies onboard, the first Virgin Atlantic 787 Dreamliner will take to the skies on October 26th from London Heathrow to Boston. As one of the most efficient aircraft in its class, a key to its performance is its new technology and innovative design. Virgin Atlantic has teamed up with Panasonic

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