Airline news
No Plans To Join oneworld: Qatar CEO
Qatar Airways has no plans to join the oneworld alliance, its chief executive Akbar al-Baker said on Sunday, dismissing reports that the airline had become the newest member of the group. Asked if the carrier would join ...
Boeing, ANA Exercise Options for 11 787-9 Dreamliners
Boeing [NYSE: BA] confirmed today that the ANA Group exercised options for 11 787-9 Dreamliners. The exercised options, valued at $2.7 billion at current list prices, bring the total number of 787s ANA has ordered to 66 airplan...
United Airlines Takes Ownership Of Its First 787 Dreamliner
United Airlines is preparing to fly its first 787 Dreamliner this week from Boeing Field in Seattle to the airline’s Houston hub. The aircraft is the first of five new Dreamliners the airline expects to receive this year ...
HK Court Rules Against Cathay Pacific
Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal ruled against Cathay Pacific Airways in two cases regarding its aircrew on Wednesday that could end up costing the airline hundreds of millions of dollars. The first case involved ...
Emirates’ Clark Wants More Airbus A380s
Confirming growing demand for the world’s largest airliner, the president of Emirates said the company would be willing to buy another 40 Airbus A380s, but that Dubai airport is running short short of space for the...
THAI Takes Delivery of Its First A380
Thai Airways International (THAI) has taken delivery of its first A380, becoming the ninth airline to operate the worlds largest and most eco-efficient airliner. The aircraft was handed over to Captain Montree Jumrieng, Execu...
