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2024.09.13

07:23

Virgin Australia converts 12 Boeing 737 Max-10 order to Max-8s

Asia Tech Wire (Sep 13) -- Virgin Australia has decided to convert its order for 12 Boeing 737 Max-10s, which have not yet been certified, to the smaller Max-8 aircraft due to the need to finalize the delivery schedule for the new aircraft, the company said in a statement.

06:43

American Airlines reaches deal with union for about 20% wage hike for flight attendants

Asia Tech Wire (Sep 13) -- The U.S. Association of Professional Flight Attendants (APFA), said in a statement Thursday that 87% of voters accepted a $4.2 billion agreement between the union and American Airlines.

2024.09.05

03:47

Japan Airlines says no problems found with Airbus A350-1000 planes

Asia Tech Wire (Sep 5) -- Japan Airlines (JAL) said in a statement Thursday that it has completed inspections of all five Airbus A350-1000 aircraft and found no problems.

2024.09.03

07:49

U.S. airlines adopt AI technology to optimize operations

Asia Tech Wire (Sep 3) -- U.S. airports may see record passenger traffic during this year's Labor Day holiday, authorities predict.

2024.04.12

04:44

U.S. airlines, unions ask for pause in approving more China flights

Asia Tech Wire (Apr 12) -- Major U.S. airlines and airline unions sent a letter on Thursday urging the Biden administration to suspend approval of additional flights between China and the U.S., according to Reuters.

2021.04.27

03:26

Japan Airlines to acquire Chinese LCC Spring Airlines Japan

Japan Airlines (JAL) has decided to take over the Japanese unit of Chinese low-cost carrier (LCC) Spring Airlines as a consolidated subsidiary.

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