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Hawaiian Prepared To Look At Airbus A330neo
Hawaiian Airlines said it is prepared to look at the A330neo proposed by Airbus, but indicated it would not make an immediate decision. The airline has previously been seen as reluctant to back away from an order for six...
Lufthansa Sees Full Air China JV Not Before 2016
It could take until 2016 for the joint venture between Lufthansa and Air China to get fully up and running due to the time needed for anti-trust approval, the German airline’s chief executive said. “We have i...
Lufthansa Considering No-Frills Long Haul
Lufthansa may launch low-cost long haul flights under a new brand as part of a plan to battle competition from Middle East carriers and low cost airlines, according to its new chief executive. Carsten Spohr, who took up ...
Airbus A330 neo Launch At Farnborough Airshow?
Airbus is seeking preliminary orders for an updated version of its A330 and is on stand-by to make an announcement as early as next week’s Farnborough Airshow. The keenly awaited launch of the A330neo hinges on the...
Emirates Airlines Orders 150 Boeing 777Xs
Emirates Airlines and Boeing have agreed an order for 150 777X aircraft in a deal worth USD$56 billion at list prices, firming up a commitment made last year. The deal includes purchase rights for an additional 50 777Xs,...
Airbus Chief Positive On Airbus 330 neo
Airbus chief executive Fabrice Bregier has voiced growing support for plans to upgrade the A330 to sharpen its contest with Boeing. In European newspaper interviews published on Tuesday, Bregier said there were predictio...