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Civilian aviation news July 28, 2021

Russia’s S7 to launch new low-cost airline in 2022

(Reuters) -Russian private airline S7 plans to launch a new low-cost carrier next year in a market battered by the coronavirus pandemic, betting on flights…

Civilian aviation news October 26, 2017

Citilink, the low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia takes delivery of 50th A320 Family aircraft

Growing single-aisle fleet helps Indonesian carrier to expand its network Citilink, the low-cost unit of Garuda Indonesia, has taken delivery of its 50th A320 Family…

Civilian aviation news December 3, 2014

Lufthansa braces for next strike as board approves low-cost expansion

(Reuters) – Lufthansa’s board approved plans on Wednesday to expand its budget flight operations against the backdrop of deteriorating relations with its pilots who are…

Civilian aviation news April 10, 2014

Fastjet raises 11 million pounds through share placement

(Reuters) – African budget airline Fastjet Plc (FJET.L) said it raised 11 million pounds ($18.42 million) through a private placement of shares, including a 1…

Civilian aviation news September 24, 2013

Spring Airlines receives its first A320 with fuel-saving Sharklets

China’s first low-cost carrier benefits from most efficient single-aisle aircraft 24 September 2013 Spring Airlines, a low-cost carrier based in Shanghai, China, has taken delivery…

Civilian aviation news October 30, 2012

Virgin Australia buys 60% stake in low-cost Tiger

(AFP) Virgin Australia on Tuesday said it has bought a 60 percent stake in fellow low-cost carrier Tiger Airways Australia for Aus$35 million (US$36 million)….

Civilian aviation news April 2, 2012

Air France goes low-cost, seeks more savings

Airline group Air France-KLM, struggling for profit, said Monday it will develop low-cost short- and medium-haul services through its no-frills Transavia unit and seek more…

Civilian aviation news May 18, 2011

Low-cost carrier flydubai to hire 600 pilots by 2016

Low-cost carrier flydubai said on Wednesday that it will hire 600 pilots over the next five years as it expands its fleet and adds new…