PIA buys five 777-300ERs

Pakistan International Airlines is to buy five Boeing 777-300ERs as it seeks to renew its fleet and expand into new long-haul markets

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SIA Cargo slashes capacity

Singapore Airlines Cargo has slashed capacity by 20% as it cuts frequencies to Europe and North America. The move is the latest sign that Asia's air cargo sector is struggling in the face of weak demand and over capacity

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Trent XWB takes to the air

The Rolls-Royce Trent XWB engine has taken to the skies for the first time, powering an Airbus A380 test aircraft in Toulouse, France. The aircraft flew with one of its four Trent 900 engines replaced by a Trent XWB.

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Emirates adopts Travelport rebooking tool

Emirates has adopted a rebooking module from Travelport that will enable passengers to rebook flights from any internet-connected device in one go, with information on alternative flights, costs and refunds all available on one screen.

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Mandala plans April relaunch

Mandala Airlines says it expects to resume operations in April, following the reactivation of its AOC by Indonesian authorities. The news comes shortly after Tiger Airways completed its purchase of a 33% stake in the carrier, which will adopt Tiger's low-cost model

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