AirlinesAir France cabin crew to strikeAir France cabin crew, represented by the SNPNC-FO and UNSA-PNC, plan to go on strike July 27-Aug. 2. The dispute is over a new collective agreement for the period November 2016 to March 2018. Talks continued late into the night July 21 and, on the morning of July 22, Air France management presented a draft agreement with “several advances” toward meeting union demands.
LinkAmerican cuts expenditures by $1.2B through 2018American Airlines and Airbus have agreed to extend the delivery schedule for 22 A350 XWB commercial jetliners, saving $1.2 billion in expenditures through 2018.
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FedEx plans Ky. expansionFedEx Ground Package System is planning a $150 million expansion in Boone County, Ky. The project will bring 378 part-time jobs and 62 full-time jobs to the area.
Link2 Boeing 717s to expand Hawaiian Airlines' fleetHawaiian Airlines, which is in the midst of ramping up service to Tokyo this year, announced Thursday it plans to add two Boeing 717s to increase flights during peak times on interisland routes in 2017.
LinkKLM ground staff threatens industrial actionKLM Royal Dutch Airlines ground staff, represented by the FNV union, is threatening industrial action triggered by talks toward a new labor agreement. “On July 21, KLM received an ultimatum from the FNV union in response to KLM’s final proposal for a new collective labor agreement for ground personnel. In its ultimatum, the FNV union said it will take labor action if KLM does not issue a written response before Tuesday, July 26, accepting the FNV’s demands, some of which are new,” KLM said.
LinkMalaysia Air May Announce Aircraft Order This WeekMalaysia Airlines may announce an order of Boeing 737 MAX aircraft as early as Wednesday, as the airline eyes a fleet expansion, according to a media report. Business Times reported that Malaysia's national carrier may place an order that could be up to half the size of a similar deal by Vietjet Air, which purchased 100 Boeing 737 MAX 200s worth USD$11.3 billion at list price in May.
LinkRyanair Promises Record Profits Despite BrexitRyanair said it remains on track for a record profit this year, dodging turbulence caused by Britain's vote to leave the European Union thanks to pre-referendum bookings and high exposure to continental Europe. While the airline still faces a cocktail of risks from Brexit, which may force it to cut profit forecasts later in the year, chief executive Michael O'Leary said he "did not see the evidence to justify a cut".
Link737 Max will be 'game changer' for Ryanair costsIntroduction to service of the Boeing 737 Max will be a "game changer" for Ryanair, argues the budget airline's finance chief Neil Sorahan. Speaking after the carrier released its first-quarter earnings today, Sorahan highlighted the aircraft as a key part of a "relentless focus on cost" at Ryanair.
LinkSingapore Airlines begins Dusseldorf A350 serviceSingapore Airlines (SIA) has added Dusseldorf to its German cities served. The 3X-weekly route will be flown with new Airbus A350-900s. The Dusseldorf service is in addition to Frankfurt and Munich. The 13-hour flight will include 253 seats: 42 in business, 24 in premium economy and 187 in economy.
LinkTanzania orders two Bombardier Q400sThe Tanzanian government has signed a firm purchase agreement for two Bombardier Q400s for commercial airline use, valued at $62 million at list prices. Announcing the order on July 27, Bombardier said the aircraft will be used for “commercial airline operations in the region,” but no operator was disclosed.
LinkFirst Thai A350 starts flight testsThai Airways International’s first Airbus A350-900 is set to be delivered at the end of the third quarter of this year. The aircraft has entered flight testing, with the twinjet having completed its maiden sortie at Toulouse.
LinkTurkish Air Fires Staff After Failed Coup - ReportsTurkish Airlines fired more than 100 employees, including management and cabin crew, as part of a purge at state institutions to root out supporters of an abortive coup, Turkish media reported. The dismissals at the national carrier occurred late on Sunday after it was determined the employees were linked to a religious movement President Tayyip Erdogan has said attempted to overthrow the government on July 15, Sabah newspaper said.
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