AirlinesAtlas 767 crash: Go-around mode activated after mystery ‘click’ Investigators probing the fatal Atlas Air Boeing 767-300 freighter crash near Houston have been trying to ascertain whether a sound captured on the cockpit-voice recorder signifies the activation of the go-around switch immediately before the accident sequence.
The aircraft suddenly entered a steep nose-down attitude and dived into Trinity Bay from around 6,000ft while preparing for an approach to Houston on 23 February.
LinkAir Caraibes takes delivery of first Airbus A350-1000 Air Caraibes has taken delivery of its first of three Airbus A350-1000s it has on order.
The Groupe Dubreuil carrier already operates three A350-900s and six A330s on routes from Paris to the French Caribbean.
Delivery comes after the airline confirmed its order for the -1000s three years ago.
LinkNorwegian eyes Max compensation deal by year-end Norwegian is hopeful it can reach an agreement with Boeing on compensation for its grounded 737 Max fleet by the end of the year.
The Scandinavian budget carrier was one of the first airlines to demand compensation from the US manufacturer over the grounding of the Max in the wake of two fatal crashes.
LinkMichael O’Leary on tackling Ryanair’s biggest challenges When Michael O’leary stepped up to the group chief executive role at Ryanair, some people wondered whether it might signal a shift in leadership dynamic at the Irish low-cost carrier.
LinkQantas takes a long shot with Project Sunrise On 14 November, Qantas made the second of three research flights – under the ambit of its ambitious Project Sunrise – by flying a brand-new Boeing 787-9 from London to Sydney direct, carrying only 50 passengers and crew
LinkJeju Air to acquire majority stake in low-cost rival Eastar Jet South Korean low-cost carrier Jeju Air is acquiring a 51% stake in compatriot Eastar Jet for W69.5 billion ($59.6 million).
Jeju says the carriers have signed a memorandum of understanding and foresee sealing a contract by year-end.
LinkChina Eastern receives first A350 with cockpit touchscreens China Eastern Airlines has taken delivery of the first Airbus A350 to be fitted with a touchscreen option for the large displays in the aircraft’s cockpit.
The initial aircraft to receive the option is an A350-900, MSN373, which is registered B-30CW.
LinkZipair Tokyo reveals cabin for 787-8s Japanese start-up carrier Zipair Tokyo has equipped its first Boeing 787-8 aircraft with Jamco and Recaro seats.
This is configured with 290 seats across two classes, with Jamco supplying 18 full-flat seats in business class and 272 seats in economy class from Recaro.
LinkCebu Pacific firms order for 15 A320neo jets Cebu Pacific Air has firmed an order for 15 A320neo family aircraft, including up to 10 A321XLRs.
”Cebu Air signed a purchase agreement with Airbus for the order of 15 A320neo family aircraft which includes up to 10 A321XLR,” says the airline in a stock exchange filing. “The order for the said aircraft is valued at $2 billion based on list prices.”
LinkHokkaido Air System receives first ATR 42 Japanese regional carrier Hokkaido Air System (HAC) has taken delivery of its first of two ATR 42-600s.
HAC ordered the ATRs at the Farnborough air show in 2018. It also holds an option for a third turboprop.
Link 
