Airline news
Japan Says 787s Not Ready For Test Flights
Japan’s Civil Aviation Bureau said on Friday that preparations are not yet complete for any test flight of Boeing’s grounded 787 Dreamliner this week. “It’s Thursday (in the United States) and not...
Boeing Delivers 7,500th 737
Malindo Air to operate the Next-Generation 737-900ER with Boeing Sky Interior Boeing (NYSE: BA) has delivered the 7,500th 737 to come off the production line to Malaysia-based Malindo Air. Malindo Air is a joint venture by Jaka...
AirAsia, Lion Bosses Spar Over Plane Orders
AirAsia boss Tony Fernandes questioned his rival’s growth plans after Lion Air agreed a USD$24 billion Airbus order, while pledging to preserve his own ties with the European jet maker. As competition intensifies b...
Air France-KLM CEO To Step Down Early
Air France-KLM chief executive Jean-Cyril Spinetta plans to quit nine months before the scheduled end of his mandate, La Tribune reported on Thursday. Spinetta’s resignation would pave the way for Alexandre de Juni...
Delta In Talks With Airbus, Boeing On Orders
Delta Air Lines is in talks to purchase small and wide-body jets from Airbus and Boeing in deals potentially worth about USD$6 billion at list prices, two people familiar with the matter said. Potential orders involve ab...
Boeing Plans 787 Test Flights Within Days
Boeing plans to conduct two flight tests of its revamped 787 battery system, possibly as soon as the end of the week, according to three sources familiar with the matter. The 787 flights, the first since February, would ...
