Airlines

27.08.2010 2:00

Chinese carriers review safety checks after air crash

Chinese carriers have stepped up their safety checks in the wake of the Henan Airlines Embraer 190 crash two days ago. Airlines have convened meetings. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

SAS Group to remove MD-90s through lease to US carrier

SAS Group is to withdraw its Boeing MD-90 aircraft from its fleet after reaching a lease agreement with a US carrier for the eight aircraft. The identity. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

Restructuring BMI plans A321 revamp

BMI, the loss-making London Heathrow-based Lufthansa subsidiary, is planning a medium-term revamp of its Airbus A321 fleet as a part of a £200 million ($309 million) restructuring programme designed to staunch heavy losses. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

Passaredo to add seven ERJ-145s in 2011

Brazilian regional airline Passaredo is to expand its 50-seat Embraer ERJ-145 fleet to 18 aircraft, with seven new examples set for delivery in the first half of 2011. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

Virgin Blue Partners with Etihad for Global Reach

In an international strategy change to become a hub-and-spoke carrier, Australia's Virgin Blue Group announced today a partnership between its V Australia. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

Azul to launch service to Embraer hometown Sao Jose dos Campos

Brazil's Azul has unveiled plans to launch service to Sao Jose dos Campos, Embraer's hometown and a potential alternative airport for the booming Sao Paulo. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

FAA seeks to levy historical fine against American

Officials from the US FAA have proposed the largest fine in the agency's history -- $24. 2 million - against American Airlines. FAA alleges American. [Read more]

27.08.2010 2:00

Delta sweeps in on Oneworld carve outs

Delta Air Lines is seeking slots for London Heathrow being relinquished by Oneworld carriers as part of their transatlantic anti-trust approval. [Read more]