Cypriot startup Cobalt launches services

New Cyprus-based carrier Cobalt has launched initial services, with plans to ramp up its fleet and destinations over the next few weeks.

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Air France-KLM CFO to leave in November

Air France-KLM Group has announced the resignation of CFO Pierre-François Riolacci, effective Nov. 4, when he will become CFO at Danish facilities manager ISS A/S.

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SWISS targets 25% savings on unit costs with CSeries

Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) is targeting a 25% savings on unit costs with its Bombardier CSeries 100/300 aircraft, CEO Thomas Klühr told ATW on board the first passenger flight of the SWISS CS100 on July 6.

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Finnair to introduce Wi-Fi service on A330s

Finland flag carrier Finnair will begin installing Panasonic Avionics Corp. (PAC Panasonic) Wi-Fi on its eight Airbus A330-300s in October. Installation is estimated to be completed in May 2017.

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Survey: Airlines want a middle-market aircraft

Airlines are eager to see a new middle-of-the-market aircraft developed, according to a new survey.

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• Airbus selects SwiftBroadband for cockpit communications
• UK’s Jet2 adds Birmingham base
• Southwest to operate seasonal New York Newark-Puerto Rico flights
• Delta Air Lines’ mainline operations half-year PLF reaches 86.4%
• Star Alliance rolls out new check-in concept at Tokyo-Narita airport
• MRO News-July 8, 2016

Asiana’s new LCC Air Seoul to launch July 11

Asiana Airlines’ new low-cost carrier (LCC) subsidiary, Air Seoul, is scheduled to start flying next week.

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Cathay Pacific pilots reject agreement; work-to-rule continues

A resolution to a long-running labor dispute has once again eluded Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways, with pilots narrowly voting down a tentative agreement.

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