A selection of aviation news stories from www.adamrowden.co.uk en-gb http://www.adamrowden.co.uk Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:40:43 GMT United is reportedly in discussions with both Boeing and Airbus for a $10 billion order for up to 150 new aircraft. The new frames would replace much of United's long-haul fleet, as well as its 757s. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:40:43 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=166 Ryanair has announced its first annual loss, of €169 million, for the year to 31st March 2009. Although it says fuel prices were a major factor, a writedown of its Aer Lingus stake cost it €222.5 million. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:37:03 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=165 Reports suggest that Air Asia X will almost certainly place an order for Airbus A350s at the Paris Air Show. The aircraft will replace its long-range A340s, leaving it with a fleet of A330s and A350s. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:35:16 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=164 Malev has revealed it will retire its fleet of five Fokker 70s and ground three Boeing 737s over the coming winter. It will also suspend flights to Venice, Podgorica, Ljubljana, Dublin and Geneva. Thu, 4 Jun 2009 12:32:46 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=163 It was announced yesterday that the VLM brand will disappear during early 2010 as it is integrated with its Air France-KLM partner, CityJet. VLM will, however, continue to operate on its own AOC. Sat, 30 May 2009 15:26:50 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=162 The Malaysian low-cost carrier's first quarter profit grew 25% on that for last year, with passenger traffic growing 21% to 3.1 million. Average ancillary spend per passenger increased by 85%. Sat, 30 May 2009 15:25:18 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=161 Services from Gatwick to New York JFK will end on 25th October, though the winter season will see new routes from Sussex to the Maldives, Sharm El Sheikh, Montego Bay and Punta Cana. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:57:08 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=160 The low-cost carrier has expressed its disappointment at British Airways' move to devalue its 15% stake in Flybe by around 25%. BA now estimates its holding in Flybe to be worth £30 million. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:40:26 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=159 The request to delay the public inquiry into a second runway at Stansted Airport comes following BAA's decision to appeal the Competition Commission's ruling that it should sell Stansted. Fri, 29 May 2009 08:14:10 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=158 Aegean has announced a first quarter profit of €4.6 million, citing falling oil prices and costs saved due to greater use of its online booking system. Meanwhile, load factor dropped to 57.1%. Fri, 29 May 2009 08:14:07 GMT http://news.adamrowden.co.uk http://news.adamrowden.co.uk?id=157