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Turkish To Buy 70 Boeing 737s By 2021
Turkish Airlines has committed to buying 70 Boeing 737s worth USD$6.9 billion at list prices, just weeks after placing a large order with Airbus. The fast-growing airline, which is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy ...
United Planning 787 Flights From May 31
United Airlines said on Tuesday that it planned to begin flying Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner five days sooner than previously expected, a sign of confidence in the jet’s return to service after regulators grounded...
Vueling Board Accepts IAG Takeover Offer
The board of Spanish low-cost airline Vueling has unanimously recommended shareholders accept an improved takeover offer of €9.25 (USD$12.10) per share from IAG. IAG, which already owns 45.85 percent of Vueling as well...
Vueling Close To Aircraft Order Decision
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling is close to deciding on an order for new aircraft to update its fleet of Airbus jets, chief executive Alex Cruz said on Monday. The Barcelona-based airline is studying proposals from Airb...
Virgin America Best, United Worst In Airline Study
Virgin America did the best job of flying customers last year while United Airlines was the worst, though passengers experienced overall better performance, a study showed. The performance of the 14 leading carriers in 2...
Airbus Close To British Airway A350 Deal
A potential USD$7 billion order from British Airways for Airbus A350 jets is set to hand Boeing its next major challenge as it nears the end of a three-month crisis over the grounding of the 787 Dreamliner, analysts said...
