Norwegian brings back the MAX 8, with a twist
Norwegian agreed to lease a pair of Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, bringing the type back into service at the carrier. The two planes will...
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Some details on Connect Airlines’ operating costs
Looking to lease a couple Q400s to launch an airline? The going rate appears to be $50k/month, according to recent DOT filings made by Connect...
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Breeze banks $200 million to fuel growth
Breeze Airways secured an additional $200 million in funding, providing the carrier with a sizable bankroll to support upcoming expansion. The deal involves new and...
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Norse Atlantic snags former Norwegian planes for launch
Picking up some of Norwegian's old 787s was always part of the plan for Norse Atlantic's launch later this year. Picking up its troubled history...
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Norwegian abandons long-haul operations, refocuses on 737 routes in Europe
Chalk up another major long-haul LCC failure. Norwegian will abandon its fleet of 37 787 Dreamliners, refocusing on the short-haul European market served with single-aisle...
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A fleet of salvage-priced planes
Does it matter that airlines are flying planes worth more in the scrap yard than they are to a new owner? Probably not, but United's...
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LATAM seeks US bankruptcy protection, plans to continue operations
South America's LATAM Airlines Group filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization in the US courts on Tuesday morning, seeking to restructure debt while continuing regular...
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Norwegian scores a funding boost from China
A $1.5bn infusion from China breathes new life into Norwegian's finances. The cash will help the carrier finance 27 A320neo aircraft due for delivery over...
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Virgin Atlantic’s 787 woes continue
Virgin Atlantic's 787 fleet will be grounded longer than expected. The carrier cannot get its Rolls Royce Trent-1000 engines replaced quickly enough and is now...
