Airline news
Etihad Wins FIPB Approval For Jet Deal
India’s foreign investment regulator gave conditional approval on Monday for a USD$379 million deal by Etihad Airways to buy a stake in Jet Airways, paving the way for more deals in the country’s domestic avi...
Boeing Asks For Beacon Checks On 1,200 Jets
Boeing has asked airlines to inspect up to 1,200 aircraft to gather data on Honeywell emergency beacons that have come under scrutiny following a fire on a parked 787 Dreamliner two weeks ago. The blaze caused serious da...
Air France-KLM Unveils Plan For Cost-Cutting
Air France-KLM said on Friday it planned to introduce major new cost-cutting measures as Europe’s weak economy thwarts efforts to turn around its medium-haul and cargo businesses. The airline said the plan would in...
Qatar Airways Grounds Another Boeing 787
Qatar Airways said on Friday it had taken one of its Boeing 787 Dreamliners out of service following what it described as a “minor” technical issue, as pressure mounted on Boeing over possible new electrical ...
LOT Still Seeking 787 Damages From Boeing
Poland’s flag carrier LOT said it will continue to pursue hefty damages from Boeing over the grounding of its 787 Dreamliners, which the airline said hurt its efforts to restructure its ailing business. “We a...
Etihad And JAT To Sign Partnership Deal
Etihad Airways will a sign a strategic partnership deal with Serbian flag carrier JAT Airways on August 1, a Serbian government source said on Friday. Neither airline would reveal details of the deal on Friday, but after...
