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MASkargo looks to add two more A330-200Fs in 2012
Malaysia Airlines' cargo arm MASkargo plans to add another two Airbus A330-200 freighters to its fleet by the first half of 2012.
The carrier placed. [Read more]
US carriers press forward to build sustained profitability
Strong second quarter results saw a huge jump in profitability for US carriers over the same stage last year. But airline management teams are refusing to get carried away as they focus on the long-term aims of building sustained profitability . [Read more]
Mexicana sinks into restructuring
Dramatic reversal of fortunes forces Mexican carrier into creditor protection blaming high labour costs . [Read more]
Interview: Egyptair group chairman Hussein Massoud
With the end of a renewal phase in sight, EgyptAir Group chairman and chief executive Hussein Massoud is turning the focus onto capitalising on its key geographic advantage
For EgyptAir the pieces of the jigsaw are coming together. There is group profitability, Star Alliance membership, a new dedicated terminal at its Cairo base and investment in new aircraft, bringing its fleet and onboard product bang up to date. Indeed, by the time IATA's annual general meeting rolls into Cairo next summer, itself another sign of EgyptAir's growing presence on the global stage, the carrier will have all but renewed its fleet. [Read more]
Viking to slash fleet after UK tour operator collapses
Holiday carrier Viking Airlines is to cut back its fleet after one of its tour operator customers, UK-based Flight Options, ceased trading.
The carrier. [Read more]
Authorities partially re-open San Andres runway
The Colombian Civil Aviation Authority Aerocivil has confirmed the partial reopening of San Andres Island Airport's only runway to allow for the transportation. [Read more]
Virgin Blue unveils wide-ranging restructure of network
Australia's Virgin Blue is withdrawing from the New Zealand domestic market, increasing trans-Tasman, medium-haul and long-haul services, and boosting capacity. [Read more]
Lan Tam merger news round-up
Latin American carriers LAN and TAM have unveiled plans to merge and create a new single parent company. [Read more]
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