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US sanctions Iran's Qeshm Fars Air The US has placed another Iranian airline on its sanctions list, arguing that it supports Iran's foreign military ambitions. read more. 2019-01-25 20:21:47
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S7 Airlines develops network from Pulkovo airport Russia's S7 Airlines will launch five new destinations from St. Petersburg Pulkovo International Airport for the IATA 2019 summer schedule, airport sa. 2019-01-25 20:12:57
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FAA orders ground delay for LaGuardia Airport flights The FAA on Jan. 25 ordered a ground delay for flights destined for New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) because of an uptick in air traffic controllers ca. 2019-01-25 20:01:22
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LCC growth pushes Vienna Airport to 2018 passenger record Vienna International Airport (VIE) saw a record number of passengers in 2018 and anticipates further growth this year as airline traffic, particularly. 2019-01-25 19:49:59
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EASA: Aviation pollution increasing despite technology advances The growth of commercial aviation in Europe is leading to increases in emissions and noise, despite improvements in engine and aerodynamic technologie. 2019-01-25 19:41:19
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Report: European majors profiting at expense of smaller operators Europe's top five airlines (or airline groups) now account for more than half of the continent's air passenger traffic, according to German research o. 2019-01-25 16:53:14
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China Airlines to reduce Tigerair Taiwan share before launching IPO Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) Group plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) for its low-cost subsidiary Tigerair Taiwan. read more. 2019-01-25 16:35:39
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Manchester to offer private-jet style terminal for airline passengers The UK's Manchester Airport has detailed plans to create a private-jet style terminal for commercial airline passengers traveling on any type of ticke. 2019-01-25 16:11:55
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IndiGo names former United president Dutta as CEO Indian carrier IndiGo has appointed former United Airlines president Ronojoy Dutta as its new CEO. read more. 2019-01-25 16:03:30
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Southwest 2018 profit down 27%; US shutdown may delay Hawaii service Executives from Southwest Airlines announced the carrier's planned expansion into Hawaii will likely be delayed for months, a result of the ongoing US. 2019-01-25 15:08:39
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US shutdown may delay Southwest's Hawaii service for months Executives from Southwest Airlines announced the carrier's planned expansion into Hawaii will likely be delayed for months, a result of the ongoing US. 2019-01-25 14:57:27
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JetBlue 2018 net income down on higher labor, fleet costs In results accounting for the impact of US tax reforms, a fleet transition and a labor agreement, JetBlue Airways reported an adjusted 2018 net income. 2019-01-24 22:07:00
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American's 2018 net income up 9.4% on network improvements American Airlines is confident that big-picture initiatives it has put in place—including a focus on leveraging its Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) hub, mor. 2019-01-24 21:01:16
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Slovenia's CAA halts proceedings against Adria Airways Slovenian carrier Adria Airways said Jan. 22 that the Slovenian CAA has dropped an investigation into whether it is able to fulfil the terms of its op. 2019-01-24 20:19:01
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US Sen. Warner: Air safety, security in jeopardy as shutdown lingers US Sen. Mark Warner (D-Virginia) warned of dire consequences for the air travel system if thousands of FAA workers, air traffic controllers and Transp. 2019-01-24 19:48:33
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IAG will not make bid for Norwegian; to sell stake International Airlines Group (IAG) has ruled out making a further offer for LCC Norwegian and announced plans to sell its existing stake. read more. 2019-01-24 19:27:58
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Flybe reassures market on future of Virgin-led takeover UK regional operator Flybe is seeking to reassure the market about the future of its proposed takeover by a Virgin-led consortium, amid reports that o. 2019-01-24 19:11:27
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AirAsia countersues Malaysia Airports in fee dispute Malaysia's AirAsia is countersuing airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) in response to a lawsuit filed by MAHB against the LCC over . 2019-01-24 17:30:34
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Report: Heathrow expansion should be 'scrapped' on noise concerns Air traffic should not be allowed to increase at London's Heathrow and City airports and plans for the addition of a third runway at the UK's biggest . 2019-01-24 16:45:58
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New 787 fleet transforms Air Tahiti Nui's operations With a transition to 787s, Air Tahiti Nui is transforming itself in the exclusive French Pol. 2019-01-24 16:13:42
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ANA to add international routes, aircraft in FY2019 All Nippon Airways (ANA) plans to launch new international routes and introduce new aircraft types to its network in fiscal 2019. read more. 2019-01-24 16:08:13
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Advanced data software systems make airline operations more efficient OEMs and airlines tap into software systems that enhance operations. . 2019-01-24 16:08:13
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Tigerair Australia pilots plan Jan. 25 strike action Tigerair Australia pilots are scheduling a strike on the morning of Jan. 25, as contract negotiation talks stall. read more. 2019-01-24 15:33:20
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Enders: No-deal Brexit will put British Airbus facilities at risk Airbus CEO Tom Enders has said the future of the company's UK plants is at risk if the country opts of a no-deal exit from the European Union. read. 2019-01-24 15:15:55
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Air France, pilots reach tentative labor agreement Hopes that new leadership at Air France and its main pilots' union would bring an end to the long-running impasse between the two sides appear to be c. 2019-01-24 14:58:41
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US lawmaker questions FAA decision to recall safety inspectors A top-ranking Senate Democrat has voiced concerns about the legal justification for the FAA's decision to recall approximately 3,000 safety inspectors. 2019-01-23 21:14:42
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Alaska takes next steps in Virgin America integration With Virgin America in the fold, Alaska Airlines says the merger's benefits are set to take . 2019-01-23 20:42:17
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FAA imposes ETOPS restrictions on more Trent 1000 engines New restrictions on a subset of Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engines that power Boeing 787-8s are not expected to be as disruptive as similar limitations on. 2019-01-23 20:01:21
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Editorial: When governments fail to govern The US government partial shutdown over border wall funding and the UK's inability to figure out a Brexit referendum share common roots: a willingness. 2019-01-23 19:44:37
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Analysis: Why Kelleher's LCC model has endured The business model that Rollin King and Herb Kelleher drew up was clean-sheet innovative. read more. 2019-01-23 19:44:37
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Cathay Pacific joins 'Worldwide by easyJet' booking platform Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways has become the latest airline to join "Worldwide by easyJet," enabling passengers of the two airlines to connec. 2019-01-23 19:35:40
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Boeing's high-capacity 737-8 makes first flight Boeing flew the initial high-density seating minor-model derivative of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft for the first time Jan. 13. read more. 2019-01-23 19:27:02
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Boeing high-capacity 737-8 makes first flight Boeing flew the initial high-density seating minor-model derivative of the 737 MAX 8 aircraft for the first time Jan. 13. read more. 2019-01-23 19:24:04
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Aigle Azur to launch flights to Ukraine, Russia French leisure carrier Aigle Azur will push eastward this spring with the launch of flights to Kiev in Ukraine and Moscow Domodedovo in neighboring Ru. 2019-01-23 18:16:44
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DigEcor rebrands as Burrana after Collins Aerospace IFE acquisition Australian IFE provider digEcor has rebranded itself as Burrana after acquiring Collins Aerospace's commercial IFE business. read more. 2019-01-23 17:04:26
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Etihad claims UK court has jurisdiction over airberlin dispute Etihad Airways has started legal proceedings against airberlin's administrator to fight the bankrupt German carrier's attempt to retrieve €2 billion. 2019-01-23 16:20:48
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Kenya Airways considers doubling fleet to 70 aircraft Kenya Airways is looking to double its fleet to 70 aircraft by 2025, CEO Sebastian Mikosz said. read more. 2019-01-23 15:35:01
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Swoop's summer schedule adds two Canada-US routes Swoop's expanded summer schedule will feature new transborder flights between Edmonton and both Oakland and Orlando as well as five new domestic marke. 2019-01-23 14:42:30
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IndiGo profit drops 75%; maintains rapid fleet, capacity growth Indian LCC IndiGo reported a significant drop in profit for the December quarter, as the carrier continues its rapid fleet and capacity growth. rea. 2019-01-23 13:52:01
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United's ManaAir finalizes ExpressJet acquisition ManaAir LLC, a new company with United Airlines as a minority stakeholder, has completed its acquisition of United regional partner ExpressJet Airline. 2019-01-23 13:40:58
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ANA in strategic investment talks with Philippine Airlines All Nippon Airways (ANA) is engaged in talks with Philippine Airlines (PAL) for a strategic investment in PAL, although a deal is yet to be finalized.. 2019-01-23 13:32:37
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Alaska Airlines postpones new service as shutdown continues Alaska Airlines has postponed by three weeks its plan to begin service from a new terminal at Paine Field (PAE) north of Seattle, Washington state, be. 2019-01-22 21:24:18
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South African Airways suspends Blantyre services on safety findings South African Airways (SAA) has suspended its 3X-weekly service to Blantyre, Malawi, after the South African aviation regulator found what it describe. 2019-01-22 19:42:51
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TSA absences, wait times spike over US holiday weekend US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers called out of work over the holiday weekend at the highest rate since the partial government . 2019-01-22 19:28:27
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CCO: Lufthansa Cargo to add four 777Fs, speed up MD-11F phaseout Lufthansa Cargo (LHC) will take delivery of four Boeing 777Fs in 2019 to speed up the phaseout of its 12-aircraft strong MD-11F fleet. read more. 2019-01-22 18:25:30
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Chinese city Fuzhou offers subsidies on new international routes The eastern Chinese city of Fuzhou is offering the country's airlines subsidies of at least CNY300,000 ($44,000) per flight on new routes to most Nort. 2019-01-22 16:23:22
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Utair Aviation to start 13 new destinations in 2019 Russia's Utair Aviation will launch 13 new domestic destinations this year that are not served by other carriers, the airline said Jan. 21. read m. 2019-01-22 15:56:42
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Embraer aims to boost E2 sales in 2019 Embraer's sales and marketing focus in 2019 will be on finalizing orders for the E190-E2 and E195-E2 with "marquee customers," Embraer Commercial Airc. 2019-01-22 15:53:53
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Aeroflot Boeing 737-800 skids off runway at Moscow Sheremetyevo An Aeroflot Airline Boeing 737-800, en route from Astana (Kazakhstan) to Moscow, skidded off the runway while taxiing after landing at Moscow Sheremet. 2019-01-22 15:36:36
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Unruly passenger causes Aeroflot Boeing 737 to divert landing An Aeroflot Airline Boeing 737-800, en route from Surgut to Moscow Sheremetyevo (flight SU1515), changed course and landed at Russia's Khanty-Mansiysk. 2019-01-22 15:27:49
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EasyJet takes $19 million hit from Gatwick drone incident; firms guidance UK LCC easyJet—which took a £15 million ($19.4 million) hit as a result of December's drone-related flight disruptions at its London Gatwick base�. 2019-01-22 14:47:45
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AerCap chief sees heightened credibility for A220, E2 Deals by Airbus and Boeing to take over the former CSeries and Embraer's commercial aircraft business are giving the A220 and E2 new credibility, but . 2019-01-21 19:11:25
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Germania announces imminent new funding Independent Berlin-based carrier Germania says it has found a solution to cover its short-term liquidity requirements. read more. 2019-01-21 14:57:43
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Udvar-Hazy: A321XLR should be able to do 10-hour missions The proposed Airbus A321XLR "will go well beyond the capabilities Airbus imagined for the A320", according to Air Lease Corp. (ALC) chairman Steve Udv. 2019-01-21 14:52:45
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Thai regulators force Bangkok Airways CEO resignation Bangkok Airways has announced the resignation of its CEO after Thai regulators said he must step down and pay penalties for alleged share trading irre. 2019-01-21 13:25:14
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SMBC Aviation Capital orders 65 more A320neos Irish lessor SMBC Aviation Capital has switched 15 Airbus A320neos from an existing order to the larger A321neo, as well as announcing a firm follow-o. 2019-01-21 13:23:04
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Delta Tech Ops set to grow close to $800 million in 2019 Delta Air Lines' maintenance division and MRO provider Delta Tech Ops grew about 15% last year to "well over" $700 million in revenues and will contin. 2019-01-18 21:08:56
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Former Air Canada exec named as Air France-KLM strategist Air France-KLM Group CEO Ben Smith has appointed another former Air Canada executive to a senior position at the Franco-Dutch group. read more. 2019-01-18 20:11:42
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US lawmaker 'highly skeptical' of Qatar Airways' support of Air Italy Rick Larsen (D-Washington), the new chairman of the of the US House Transportation Committee's subcommittee on Aviation, said he is "highly skeptical". 2019-01-18 19:54:17
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WestJet takes delivery of first 787 for transatlantic services Canadian LCC WestJet has taken delivery of its first of 10 Boeing 787-9s to serve new international routes. read more. 2019-01-18 19:08:26
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El Al continues to modernize fleet with 787s Dublin-based lessor AerCap has delivered the first of four Boeing 787-9s on long-term lease to El Al Israel Airlines. It will deliver the remaining th. 2019-01-18 18:32:36
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Aviation services consolidation deals start off 2019 Two deals have kicked off aviation services consolidation in 2019, with Danish freight-forwarder DSV launching a bid for Swiss rival Panalpina, and Me. 2019-01-18 18:17:57
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The consequences for aviation of government failure The government debacles that are played out on both sides of the Atlantic appear, on the surface, to be about different issues. read more. 2019-01-18 17:31:42
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DHL Express boosts capacity at Copenhagen Airport Logistics specialist DHL Express will make a DKK1 billion ($150 million) investment in Copenhagen Airport to create a major new European hub. read . 2019-01-18 17:21:14
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Airports operator Swedavia to cut 125 jobs as growth slows Swedish airports operator Swedavia has announced plans to cut 125 jobs as part of a restructuring, triggered by slower passenger growth. read more. 2019-01-18 16:44:54
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Cebu Pacific set to receive first A321neo Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific is expected to receive its first Airbus A321neo soon, and under a revised delivery timetable another five are scheduled to. 2019-01-18 16:36:39
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Air France-KLM CEO asks for Paris airports improvements Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has asked for improvements at Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports, hoping the ongoing privatization process will be. 2019-01-18 16:00:18
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Ryanair issues second profit warning on lower winter fares Ireland-based LCC Ryanair has blamed lower-than-expected winter fares for its second profit warning in three months and said there may be a further dr. 2019-01-18 15:50:18
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New 787 fleet transforms Air Tahiti Nui's operations With a transition to 787s, Air Tahiti Nui is transforming itself in the exclusive French Polynesian market. read more. 2019-01-18 14:19:18
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Alaska takes next steps in Virgin America integration With Virgin America in the fold, Alaska Airlines says the merger's benefits are set to take off. read more. 2019-01-18 14:14:13
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Jet Airways continues talks with lenders, investors on bailout plan India's Jet Airways appears to be closer to gaining the bailout funding it needs to ensure survival, although some important details still need to be . 2019-01-18 13:00:30
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Air France-KLM CEO: Privatize Paris airports to improve service Privatizing the operator of Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports would bring long-needed service improvements, Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith told . 2019-01-18 12:42:29
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FAA may delay air-traffic projects as US shutdown continues The partial shutdown at FAA is likely to delay several major airspace-modernization and safety initiatives, including implementation of new approach p. 2019-01-17 22:08:51
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FAA may delay air-traffic projects as US shutdown continues The partial shutdown at FAA is likely to delay several major airspace-modernization and safety initiatives, including implementation of new approach p. 2019-01-17 22:05:53
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Chinese regional Joy Air moves to mainline operations Chinese turboprop operator Joy Air will move into mainline operations, thanks to help from its new majority owner, the Xi'an city government. read . 2019-01-17 21:32:46
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Boom details noise goals for Overture supersonic airliner Boom's Overture supersonic airliner will be as quiet on takeoff and landing as subsonic aircraft flying similar routes today, the startup said, provid. 2019-01-17 21:20:09
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Air Lease Corp. to raise $700 million for aircraft purchases US lessor Air Lease Corp. (ALC) will raise $700 million through a public offering, which may be used for commercial aircraft purchases. read more. 2019-01-17 21:03:06
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Austrian Airlines to close six regional crew bases, replace Q400 fleet Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines will close six regional crew bases as the carrier replaces 18 Bombardier Dash 8 Q400s with Airbus A320s, the la. 2019-01-17 20:50:36
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Etihad operates proof-of-concept 787 flight with local biofuel Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has operated its first flight powered by a mix of standard kerosene and biofuel produced in the emirate. read more. 2019-01-17 20:30:01
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TSA maintains normal wait times, but shutdown worries persist Wait times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) airport checkpoints leveled off on Jan. 16, but US lawmakers remain anxious that the respit. 2019-01-17 20:17:23
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Aer Lingus refreshes image, continues transatlantic expansion Aer Lingus has unveiled a major brand identity update, as it seeks to maintain its position in what it describes as the leading value carrier on trans. 2019-01-17 19:12:12
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Aer Lingus refreshes image, continues transatlantic expansion Aer Lingus has unveiled a major brand identity update, as it seeks to maintain its position as what it describes as the leading value carrier on trans. 2019-01-17 19:07:09
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Pilots accuse Ryanair of using base closure threats to force CLAs European pilot representatives have accused Ryanair of using the threat of base closures as a "weapon" to force pilots and cabin crew into signing col. 2019-01-17 17:08:59
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Norwegian to close crew bases in Spain, Italy and US Scandinavian budget operator Norwegian will close several crew bases in Spain, Italy and the US this year in a bid to improve profitability. read m. 2019-01-17 16:03:14
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ATW announces 2019 Award Winners William Franke, Air New Zealand, airBaltic, Spirit Airlines, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Airlink and the Airbus A220 airliner were announ. 2019-01-17 14:58:38
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United sees net income decline 20% in 4Q on higher costs United Airlines reported fourth-quarter net income of $462 million and pre-tax earnings of $556 million, declines of 20.2% and 10.3%, respectively, bu. 2019-01-17 14:43:17
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Airbus breaks ground on A220 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama Airbus Commercial Aircraft president Guillaume Faury sees the A320 and A220 to be ideally placed to "evolve in parallel" and anticipates making furthe. 2019-01-17 14:20:36
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Counter-UAV system makers frustrated by airports' inaction Following the drone sightings that shut down London Gatwick Airport in December, manufacturers of equipment to counter unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). 2019-01-16 20:05:53
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Emirates, flydubai expand strategic partnership Dubai-based airlines Emirates and flydubai are expecting to build their combined networks to 240 destinations by 2022, up from 216, further building t. 2019-01-16 19:55:58
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Ryanair Holidays business to close Irish LCC Ryanair is discontinuing its Ryanair Holidays business, which packaged flight and hotels, just two years after the service was launched. . 2019-01-16 19:48:46
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Airlines downplay impact on US government shutdown for now Airline executives acknowledge that the partial US government shutdown is affecting their businesses, but they are downplaying both immediate and long. 2019-01-16 19:16:06
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FAA recalls inspectors, engineers to work during shutdown FAA is recalling aviation safety inspectors and engineers to work without pay during the ongoing partial shutdown of US government agencies. read m. 2019-01-16 18:48:36
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Indigo to initially take 49% stake in Wow Air Icelandic LCC WOW Air has disclosed that US private equity firm Indigo Partners is looking at an initial 49% investment, although this could be increa. 2019-01-16 16:23:32
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IAG's Level takes over Vueling's Amsterdam base International Airlines Group's (IAG) Vienna-based LCC Level will take over the Amsterdam base from Spanish LCC Vueling, starting in the spring. re. 2019-01-16 16:05:48
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ANA trials autonomous bus system at Haneda All Nippon Airways (ANA) is conducting further trials of an autonomous, "driverless" bus at Tokyo Haneda Airport, and could introduce the system opera. 2019-01-16 15:39:18
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Jazz pilots endorse new labor contract; airline to expand fleet Pilot leaders from Canadian regional carrier Jazz Aviation endorsed a tentative agreement for a new contract Jan. 15, on the same day Jazz's parent co. 2019-01-16 15:18:09
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US federal judge denies NATCA request for restraining order A federal judge on Jan. 15 declined to issue a temporary restraining order sought by the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) to compe. 2019-01-16 14:48:30
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European airlines warn of capacity freeze as no-deal Brexit fears rise Airlines and airports are warning of looming capacity freezes across Europe, after UK prime minister Theresa May's agreement on exiting the European U. 2019-01-16 14:12:36
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Russia's S7 Technics increases MRO training capacity Russia's S7 Technics, the maintenance arm of S7 Group, is expanding its MRO training facilities as it responds to growing demand for maintenance staff. 2019-01-15 21:45:33
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LOT Polish Airlines to launch route to India LOT Polish Airlines plans to begin 5X-weekly Warsaw-New Delhi services from Sept. 17 using a Boeing 787 in a three-class configuration, its first rout. 2019-01-15 21:33:58
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Delta's 2018 net income up 22.5%, warns of revenue drop from shutdown Staff report Delta Air Lines on Jan. 15 reported fourth-quarter 2. 2019-01-15 21:24:11
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Finnair to expand services to Japan, Dominican Republic Finnair will launch 2X-weekly Helsinki-Sapporo (Japan) seasonal service, from Dec. 15, 2019 through March 27, 2020. read more. 2019-01-15 20:36:45
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Cathay Pacific's December load factors slip despite healthy demand Hong Kong-based Cathay Pacific Airways reported a decrease in load factor for both passenger and cargo for December 2018, although the carrier said de. 2019-01-15 20:21:35
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UK's Hybrid Air Vehicles gains approval to produce Airlander 10 UK-based Hybrid Air Vehicles (HAV) is a step closer to launching its Airlander 10 heavy-lift platform now that the CAA has granted Production Organiza. 2019-01-15 20:09:22
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Indonesian military jets intercept Ethiopian Airlines 777F Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) military jets intercepted an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F over Sumatra, Indonesia, forcing it to land at Batam's Hang . 2019-01-15 19:52:03
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TSA staffing shortages, delays grow as shutdown continues Some US airports are warning of terminal closures and longer wait-times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening lanes as the US part. 2019-01-15 19:42:14
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Report: India foresees 20-year rapid growth of traffic, airports A new strategy document outlines rapid growth projections and ambitious goals for India's civil aviation industry over the next 20 years, as well as c. 2019-01-15 17:09:00
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Turkish Airlines forecasts strong growth for 2019 Turkish Airlines expects its full-year revenues to reach $14.1 billion in 2019, on the back of a strong passenger growth forecast for the coming year.. 2019-01-15 16:39:05
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Security staff at eight German airports continue strike action Flights in Germany faced further disruptions Jan. 15 because of planned strike action by security staff at eight of the country's airports. read mo. 2019-01-15 16:16:07
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Connect Airways raises takeover offer for Flybe The Virgin-led consortium seeking to acquire Flybe has increased its offer by £600,000 ($771,000) and agreed to immediately provide £10 million to i. 2019-01-15 15:53:21
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FAA to issue new rules for drone flights over people, at night The FAA will soon publish a proposed regulation that would allow flights of small drones for commercial purposes at night and over people under certai. 2019-01-14 21:40:37
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Air France, ground handling staff ink pay deal Air France-KLM CEO Benjamin Smith has said a fresh pay deal, signed by Air France and its ground handling staff, further demonstrates improved labor r. 2019-01-14 21:10:49
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Airbus negotiates with suppliers to cut A220 costs Airbus now has "a very good understanding of the cost base" of the A220 program, but negotiations with suppliers, key to bringing down costs, are stil. 2019-01-14 20:58:45
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VINCI to invest $1.32 billion in new Lisbon airport France's VINCI Airports has agreed to invest €1.15 billion ($1.32 billion) in a dual-hub system for Lisbon that will see an expansion of the city's . 2019-01-14 19:41:05
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Emirates steps up African expansion, boosts European services Dubai-based Emirates Airline will further increase its penetration of the African market from June as demand increases. read more. 2019-01-14 19:23:26
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Emirates to cut flights during Dubai runway maintenance Emirates Airline will ground up to 48 aircraft when one of the two runways at its home hub, Dubai International Airport, is closed for maintenance lat. 2019-01-14 18:57:31
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PAL strengthens international network with new flights Philippine Airlines (PAL) is launching three international routes and increasing frequency on others in summer 2019, as the airline looks to boost the. 2019-01-14 18:44:51
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TUI investigates incident of passengers flown without seats TUI Group's UK airline has launched an investigation into an incident in which three passengers with paid tickets, seat assignments and boarding passe. 2019-01-14 18:21:22
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TUI to investigate passenger-seating incident TUI Group's UK airline has launched an investigation into an incident, in which a change of aircraft allegedly led to two passengers flying in crew se. 2019-01-14 17:05:31
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Flybe, Vueling agree to $5.8 million London Gatwick-slot transaction UK regional carrier Flybe plans to raise £4.5 million ($5.8 million) from a London Gatwick Airport slot deal with Spanish LCC Vueling, boosting the E. 2019-01-14 16:50:30
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Germania sees progress on financial investor options Germania told ATW the Berlin-based carrier is in talks with possible investors after announcing Jan. 9 it was considering financing options to ensure . 2019-01-14 15:22:49
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Smart Wings 737 skids off runway at Moscow Sheremetyevo; no injuries A Smart Wings Boeing 737, en route from Moscow to Prague, skidded off the runway while taking off at Moscow Sheremetyevo International airport (SVO) J. 2019-01-14 15:02:02
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Indonesian Navy divers recover CVR from crashed Lion Air 737 MAX Indonesian Navy divers have recovered the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from Lion Air flight 610, a Boeing 737 MAX that crashed into the sea Oct. 29, 2. 2019-01-14 14:17:39
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American, Delta lower 4Q guidance as unit revenue slips Downward revisions of projected fourth-quarter unit revenues by two US major airlines within a week suggests that strong momentum reported by US carri. 2019-01-11 22:50:00
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NATCA sues US government over shutdown The National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) on Jan. 11 filed suit against the US government, alleging its members are being unlawfully de. 2019-01-11 22:26:41
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US Sen. Ted Cruz named to key aviation post US Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will serve as chairman of the Committee's subcommittee on Aviation and Space, US Sen. Roger Wicker (R-Mississippi), chairma. 2019-01-11 22:06:56
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Credit Analysts: Boeing buyoff will leave Embraer weaker Credit analysts say Boeing's purchase of most of Embraer's commercial aircraft business (and rights to sell military KC-390s) may be a boon to the US . 2019-01-11 21:04:54
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Firefly may lose $4.9 million in revenue from Singapore suspension Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) LCC subsidiary Firefly could lose up to MYR20 million ($4.9 million) a month after it was forced to stop 20 daily flight. 2019-01-11 20:40:06
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XiamenAir to relocate to new Beijing Daxing airport in 2020 China's XiamenAir will move to Beijing's new airport—Beijing Daxing International—from Beijing Capital in March 2020, according to an agreement be. 2019-01-11 20:08:02
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American, Delta lowers 4Q guidance as unit revenue slips Downward revisions of projected fourth-quarter unit revenues by two US major airlines within a week suggests that strong momentum reported by US carri. 2019-01-11 19:47:47
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South African regulator grounds CemAir again The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has grounded regional carrier CemAir for the second time in two months for what it says is the airl. 2019-01-11 19:06:56
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UK Defense Secretary calls on airports to invest in anti-drone measures The UK public will expect the country's airports to invest in anti-drone measures following the London Gatwick Airport incident in December, the count. 2019-01-11 18:49:24
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UK ends final restrictions for carry-on PEDs The UK government has removed its remaining restrictions on the carriage of large personal electronic devices (PEDs) on flights from certain Middle Ea. 2019-01-11 17:08:52
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Rolls-Royce redesigned Trent 1000 compressor blade gains certification UK Aero-engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce says it has certified a redesigned intermediate pressure (IP) compressor blade for Package C variants of the T. 2019-01-11 16:58:49
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NATCA protests ongoing partial US federal government shutdown Supported by lawmakers and leaders of major aviation trade and labor groups, the National Air Traffic Controllers Association (NATCA) held a boisterou. 2019-01-11 16:38:38
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Frankfurt Airport security staff to strike Jan. 15 Frankfurt Airport security staff, represented by the Verdi union, are planning a Jan. 15 strike, which is expected to cause major disruptions and flig. 2019-01-11 16:11:11
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Frankfurt Airport security staff to strike Jan. 15 Frankfurt Airport security staff, represented by the Verdi union, are planning a Jan. 15 strike, which is expected to cause major disruptions and flig. 2019-01-11 16:08:38
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Pilots seek urgent answers on job, network after Flybe takeover Pilot representatives are seeking urgent reassurances on job security from the consortium involving Virgin Atlantic and Stobart Group, which is acquir. 2019-01-11 15:40:27
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Virgin-led consortium acquires Flybe in $2.8 million takeover deal UK regional carrier Flybe will be rebranded as Virgin Atlantic under a £2.2 million ($2.81 million) takeover deal announced Jan. 11 by a consortium c. 2019-01-11 14:48:36
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Brazil president approves Boeing-Embraer deal The office of Brazil's new president Jair Bolsonaro said he would not block Boeing's proposed purchase of 80% of Embraer's commercial business. rea. 2019-01-10 22:35:27
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US aviation industry outlines 'real damage' of government shutdown Several dozen groups representing a broad swath of the US aviation on Jan. 10 issued the most comprehensive warning yet of the rising "human and econo. 2019-01-10 21:57:23
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Emirates SkyCargo, Avianca deepen partnership Kurt Hofmann Emirates SkyCargo is deepening its cooperation with . 2019-01-10 20:54:40
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Enders to British lawmakers: 'Allow for an orderly, agreed Brexit' Tony Osborne Airbus CEO Tom Enders has called on British Parliame. 2019-01-10 20:22:03
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Lufthansa Group reports 2018 passenger record Kurt Hofmann Lufthansa Group carried 142 million passengers in 20. 2019-01-10 19:18:41
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Lufthansa sells stake in Nigerian ground handling firm Kerry Reals Germany's Lufthansa Group has sold its 6% stake in Ni. 2019-01-10 18:55:14
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Air Dolomiti CEO outlines fleet expansion plans Kurt Hofmann Air Dolomiti, a Lufthansa Group subsidiary, is geari. 2019-01-10 18:55:14
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Frontier pilots ratify five-year labor contract Ben Goldstein Denver-based ultra-LCC Frontier Airlines pilots, re. 2019-01-10 18:55:14
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EasyJet inks A319 sale-leaseback deal in neo fleet transition Kerry Reals UK LCC easyJet has signed a sale-and-leaseback deal w. 2019-01-10 18:55:14
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Italy, Germany strikes start off 2019 with delays, cancellations The year 2019 looks set to be another year characterized by flight delays and cancellations caused by industrial action across Europe, at least on the. 2019-01-10 15:39:06
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Air France-KLM to close Joon affiliate, signs cabin crew labor deal Air France-KLM has confirmed it will close down Joon, the LCC hybrid sister airline to Air France, and absorb its employees and aircraft into the main. 2019-01-10 15:06:29
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Chinese airlines improve on-time performance in 2018 On-time performance in Chinese commercial aviation leapt 8.5 percentage points to 80.1% in 2018, the best result in eight years, the Civil Aviation Ad. 2019-01-09 21:04:43
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Hainan Airlines evaluates joining alliance by 2022 China's Hainan Airlines is assessing its chances for joining an alliance by 2022, managers have told staff members. read more. 2019-01-09 20:59:21
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Boeing reveals ultra-efficient airliner concept Boeing has unveiled a refined design for its Transonic Truss-Braced Wing (TTBW) ultra-efficient airliner concept. read more. 2019-01-09 20:41:17
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New Canada drone safety rules require registration, pilot certification Transport Canada on Jan. 9 announced new rules governing the use of small unmanned aircraft, or drones, that introduce basic and advanced categories o. 2019-01-09 20:33:45
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Airbus delivers more aircraft, receives fewer orders in 2018 Airbus set a new company record last year, at 800 commercial aircraft deliveries, while orders slowed down compared to 2017. read more. 2019-01-09 20:04:40
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All in a non-paid TSA agent's day's work An op-ed in the Washington Post today makes interesting reading. It's by a TSA officer affected by the US government shutdown. TSA agents are among th. 2019-01-09 19:45:03
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TSA continues to dispute reports of longer security wait times The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) pushed back again on Jan. 9 against reports that the ongoing partial federal government shutdown h. 2019-01-09 19:25:14
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Germania examines financing options in wake of 'major burdens' Berlin-based Germania is considering financing options to ensure its short-term liquidity needs in reaction to rising fuel prices, a weakened euro and. 2019-01-09 19:17:20
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Germania studies financing options for short-term liquidity needs Berlin-based Germania is examining financing options to ensure its short-term liquidity needs. read more. 2019-01-09 19:09:47
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Vietnam startup Bamboo Airways secures AOC Vietnam's Bamboo Airways has received an air operator's certificate (AOC) from the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) on Jan. 9, a day before . 2019-01-09 17:07:13
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Government committee to decide future of SriLankan Airlines The Sri Lankan government has appointed a committee to recommend how to restructure SriLankan Airlines, in the latest attempt to revise the strategy o. 2019-01-09 16:51:50
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Government committee to decide future of Sri Lankan Airlines The Sri Lankan government has appointed a committee to recommend how to restructure Sri Lankan Airlines, in the latest attempt to revise the strategy . 2019-01-09 16:49:22
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Delta orders 15 more A220s Delta Air Lines has ordered 15 more Airbus A220 aircraft, bringing to 90 the total of the type the Atlanta-based carrier has on order. read more. 2019-01-09 16:15:12
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KLM sees strong passenger traffic growth in 2018 Full-year traffic figures released by Air France-KLM show a continued discord between the carriers' individual performances as the smaller Dutch unit . 2019-01-09 15:32:52
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Security staff at three German airports to strike over pay Flights in Germany face further disruption this week because of planned strike action by security staff at three of the country's airports. read mo. 2019-01-09 14:52:02
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Virgin Atlantic pilots to appeal court ruling prohibiting strikes A union representing pilots at Virgin Atlantic is attempting to overturn a court injunction won by the UK carrier last month, which prevented industri. 2019-01-09 14:44:52
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Gulf Air plans to become 'boutique carrier' Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air intends to pursue a new course as a "boutique carrier" as it tries to carve out a market niche for itself in the increa. 2019-01-09 14:30:00
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Boeing delivers 806 commercial aircraft in 2018 Boeing reported deliveries of 806 commercial aircraft in 2018, exceeding its previous record-high delivery total of 763 in 2017, and surpassing rival . 2019-01-08 21:34:26
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Heathrow briefly suspends departures after drone sighting Weeks after reported drone sightings disrupted operations at London's Gatwick Airport, London Heathrow Airport briefly suspended departures on Jan. 8 . 2019-01-08 20:58:38
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UK government proposes tighter UAV restrictions The UK government is proposing to expand no-fly zones near airports for unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and increase police powers in response to the . 2019-01-08 20:44:36
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TSA union urges US Congress to end 'unacceptable' shutdown The union that represents 44,000 US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers on Jan. 8 called on Congress and the White House to end the . 2019-01-08 18:38:14
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Airbus achieves 800 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2018 Airbus has confirmed it "achieved 800 commercial aircraft deliveries" in 2018, thus concluding the year in a close finish against Boeing, which handed. 2019-01-08 17:21:50
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Icelandair's international passengers up 2% in 2018; bullish on future Icelandair said it carried 4.1 million international passengers in 2018, a 2% increase over the previous year, a record for the Iceland flag carrier. . 2019-01-08 17:02:25
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LATAM Cargo to begin Santiago-Chicago services LATAM Cargo plans to launch Santiago de Chile-Chicago O'Hare (Illinois) services, starting Feb. 19. read more. 2019-01-08 16:23:19
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Source: Air China to drop Shanghai-Australia route Air China will cease flying to Melbourne and Sydney, Australia, from Shanghai in March because of strong competition and low prices, an industry sourc. 2019-01-08 16:09:14
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Heathrow wants to add 25,000 flights a year ahead of third runway London's Heathrow Airport has opened an eight-week consultation on its planned expansion that includes a proposal to add up to 25,000 additional fligh. 2019-01-08 15:34:42
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Aurigny firms order for three ClearVision-equipped ATR 72-600s Aurigny, the airline of the British Channel Island, Guernsey, has firmed up a long-awaited order for a trio of ATR 72-600 regional turboprops. read. 2019-01-08 15:20:02
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Hong Kong Airlines threatens to sue over bankruptcy rumors Hong Kong Airlines is threatening court action against those who create "untrue and groundless" rumors that the carrier is going into liquidation and . 2019-01-08 15:02:31
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Brazil government reviews terms of Boeing-Embraer deal Staff Brazil's new administration said it supports the proposed B. 2019-01-07 21:46:38
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Brazil government studies terms of Boeing-Embraer deal Staff Brazil's new administration said it supports the proposed B. 2019-01-07 21:44:13
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US unresponsive to Sukhoi Iranian sales efforts Russian regional jet manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) has said attempts to gain US approval to export its SSJ100 Superjet to Iran have me. 2019-01-07 20:51:54
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Norwegian: US sanctions prevent repair of 737 stranded in Iran Long-haul LCC Norwegian said it has been unable to service a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that landed in Iran more than three weeks ago because US sanctions on th. 2019-01-07 20:31:44
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TSA: Increased employee sick calls has 'minimal impact' The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is pushing back against reports that a wave of employees calling out sick is extending screening w. 2019-01-07 19:54:40
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FedEx, UPS holding up as Amazon Air continues to grow Amazon Air's expansion does not pose a near-term threat to express giants FedEx and United Parcel Service (UPS), in part because the e-commerce compan. 2019-01-07 18:31:41
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Taiwan Taoyuan airport reports 2018 passenger record Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport handled a record 46.5 million passengers in 2018, up 3.7% compared with 2017 and maintaining its ranking as one o. 2019-01-07 16:57:06
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Changi-led consortium commits $115 million to new Clark terminal The North Luzon Airport Consortium (NLAC), which was awarded a 25-year operations and management contract in December for the new terminal at Clark In. 2019-01-07 16:09:15
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Finnair boosts Heathrow capacity 21% for summer 2019 Finnair will increase capacity 21% on its Helsinki-London Heathrow (LHR) route for the summer 2019 season starting from March 31. read more. 2019-01-07 15:51:47
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Singapore lessor Avation to acquire eight ATR 72-600s Singapore-based lessor Avation has exercised its options with ATR to acquire eight ATR 72-600 turboprops. read more. 2019-01-07 15:44:05
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Emirates opens new lounge at Rome Fiumicino airport Emirates Airline opened its 42nd lounge at Rome's Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport on Dec. 20, 2018. read more. 2019-01-07 15:36:49
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Mexico's Volaris boosts capacity 9.6% in December Mexico's Volaris saw domestic revenue passenger miles (RPMs) increase 16.6% in December 2018 on a 9.6% capacity bump, helping the carrier wrap up a ge. 2019-01-07 15:06:45
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India's IndiGo, Turkish Airlines agree to codeshare Indian LCC IndiGo and Star Alliance member Turkish Airlines announced a codeshare and mutual cooperation agreement on Dec. 21, 2018. read more. 2019-01-04 19:39:25
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India's Jet Airways seeks capital injection, defaults on loan payment India's Jet Airways continues to seek fresh capital to secure its future after the carrier defaulted on a debt payment. read more. 2019-01-04 18:29:25
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Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal expands operations Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal has substantially expanded its operations in the eastern industrial city of Dammam, one of the centers of the nation's oil . 2019-01-04 17:30:44
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Tributes to Southwest founder, low-cost airline pioneer Kelleher Herbert D. "Herb" Kelleher, who founded Southwest Airlines and began a global low-cost airline revolution, died Jan. 3 at age 87. read more. 2019-01-04 17:06:00
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London airports invest in anti-drone measures London's two largest airports say they have acquired, or plan to acquire, anti-drone technology in the wake of the pre-Christmas disruption at London . 2019-01-04 16:36:07
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Korea's Air Busan eyes services to Singapore South Korean LCC Air Busan hopes to begin scheduled operations from the port city of Busan to Singapore from as soon as February, and is in the proces. 2019-01-04 16:15:57
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Russia signs concession agreement with Sheremetyevo operator Russia's Federal Air Transport Agency has signed a 49-year concession agreement with Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO), giving the airpo. 2019-01-04 15:48:07
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Boom raises $100 million for supersonic commercial airliner Startup Boom Supersonic has closed a $100 million Series B investment round to finance continued work on its Mach 2.2 commercial airliner—now called. 2019-01-04 14:49:04
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Iridium plans Jan. 8 launch to complete Next constellation Iridium Communications has set Jan. 8 for the eighth and final launch of its second-generation Iridium Next satellites, a milestone intended to delive. 2019-01-04 13:52:43
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Southwest founder Kelleher, 87, dies Herbert D. "Herb" Kelleher, who founded and Southwest Airlines and began a global low-cost airline revolution, died Jan. 3 at age 87. read more. 2019-01-04 03:53:14
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Herb Kelleher's magic The magic of Herb Kelleher, who died Jan. 3 aged 87, was that there was no magic. It's simply the story of an extraordinarily smart lawyer spotting a . 2019-01-04 02:46:40
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Southwest founder Kelleher dies, aged 87 Herbert D. "Herb" Kelleher, who founded and Southwest Airlines and began a global low-cost airline revolution, died Jan. 3 aged 87. read more. 2019-01-04 00:12:59
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Air Botswana receives first of two Embraer E170s Air Botswana has received the first of two Embraer E170s as the southern African carrier rebuilds its fleet. read more. 2019-01-03 21:32:27
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Ryanair receives UK AOC as airlines plan for post-Brexit Irish LCC Ryanair has been granted a UK air operator's certificate (AOC) and has registered its first aircraft in the country as European carriers mov. 2019-01-03 20:02:19
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ALPA: US government shutdown threatens aviation safety, security Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) president Joe DePete has called on US congressional leaders and President Donald Trump to end the partial shutdown . 2019-01-03 19:22:09
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New US LCC 'Moxy' orders 60 A220s The new US low-cost carrier led by JetBlue Airways founder David Neeleman, now known as "Moxy," signed a firm order with Airbus for 60 A220-300 airlin. 2019-01-03 18:46:53
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Vietnam Airlines Group maintains profitability in 2018 Vietnam Airlines Group kept profits stable in 2018 despite higher fuel costs, and the carrier plans to take delivery of more new-generation widebody a. 2019-01-03 18:36:53
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Lufthansa Group to add 5,500 employees Lufthansa Group plans to add about 5,500 employees in 2019 to stabilize operations after what the company called "a turbulent summer" in 2018. read. 2019-01-03 17:20:09
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JetBlue firms A220 order JetBlue Airways has firmed up an order for 60 Airbus A220-300 aircraft, which was announced in July 2018. read more. 2019-01-03 16:13:45
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Lion Air ends search for CVR from 737 MAX crash Lion Air has ended the search for the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) from flight JT610, a Boeing 737 MAX 8 that crashed into the Java Sea on Oct. 29, 20. 2019-01-03 15:40:43
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Fernandes: AirAsia to take three-year hiatus on JV launches AirAsia founder Tony Fernandes has confirmed the carrier is not looking to launch any more overseas joint ventures (JVs) in the immediate future, asid. 2019-01-03 15:30:20
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British Army removes anti-drone equipment from Gatwick Anti-drone equipment deployed by the British Army at London Gatwick Airport in response to the illegal drone activity, which closed down the airport i. 2019-01-03 15:08:34
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Commercial aviation fatalities in 2018 exceeded five-year average With more than 500 fatalities, 2018 was a setback for commercial aviation safety following the record safe performance of 2017. read more. 2019-01-02 21:50:54
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Close to 18,000 FAA workers furloughed in US government shutdown Roughly 18,000 FAA employees have been furloughed as part of the partial US federal government shutdown that began Dec. 22, affecting non-essential pe. 2019-01-02 20:54:50
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US government shutdown forces FAA to close ATC academy The partial shutdown of the US government has caused FAA to close its air traffic controller academy in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma—delaying controller . 2019-01-02 18:43:20
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Russia's passenger traffic up 10.6% from January-November 2018 Russian airlines carried 107.7 million passengers in the first 11 months of 2018, up 10.6% year-over-year (YOY). read more. 2019-01-02 16:57:38
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Transavia France averts strike, Ryanair faces labor actions Two European low-cost carriers face mixed fortunes when it comes to labor relations in 2019. read more. 2019-01-02 16:42:30
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Russia's Severstal takes first SSJ100 Russian regional Severstal Aircompany received its first Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) on Dec. 26, 2018. read more. 2019-01-02 16:25:16
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Former FAA safety chief Tony Broderick, 75, dies Anthony Broderick, former top safety official at FAA and aviation safety consultant, died Dec. 30 in Bealeton, Virginia, following a long illness. He . 2019-01-02 15:24:30
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Qatar Airways acquires 5% holding in China Southern Qatar Airways has bought a 5% stake in China Southern Airlines in a move that further broadens the portfolio of minority investments in airlines abroa. 2019-01-02 15:07:22
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Former FAA safety chief Tony Broderick dies, aged 75 Anthony Broderick, former top safety official at FAA and aviation safety consultant, died Dec. 30 in Bealeton, Virginia, following a long illness. He . 2018-12-31 19:19:45
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Vietnam opens Van Don International Airport Vietnam's Van Don Airport began operations with its first commercial flight Dec. 30, becoming the country's first privately-operated airport. read. 2018-12-31 17:01:53
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Nine things to watch in commercial aviation in 2019 Nigel Mayes From shifting global airline alliances to a still-evo. 2018-12-31 16:59:24
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ATW's 2019 Airline Industry Market Forecast The world's airlines are expected to post a collective net profit of $32.3 billion in 2018 and to follow that with a $35.5 billion net profit in 2019,. 2018-12-31 16:51:33
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Lion Air co-pilot's family sues Boeing over MAX crash Lawyers for the family of the co-pilot killed in the crash of the Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8 have filed a lawsuit against Boeing alleging the aircraft . 2018-12-29 21:22:23
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Lufthansa criticizes Fraport for long holiday security lines Lufthansa has called on Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport and German border police to urgently address system problems that led to some 3,000 passeng. 2018-12-28 17:44:35
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Gatwick owners sell majority stake to French company US-based Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP) and its co-shareholders have passed control of London Gatwick Airport to French company Vinci Airports. . 2018-12-28 17:41:59
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Air Transport World December 2018/January 2019 Volume 55 Issue 10 Publication Info . 2018-12-27 14:19:51
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Norwegian rejects analyst's fears on financial situation Long-haul LCC Norwegian has rebutted suggestions from a Scandinavian bank analyst that the carrier faces financial problems at the turn of the year be. 2018-12-27 00:41:46
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ANA releases A380 Hawaii flight schedule All Nippon Airways (ANA) will begin its Airbus A380 flights to Honolulu May 24 with a 3X weekly service, taking them to a daily service from July 1. . 2018-12-27 00:41:46
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Almost 18,000 FAA workers furloughed in US government shutdown Roughly 18,000 FAA employees have been furloughed as part of the partial US federal government shutdown that began Dec. 22, affecting non-essential pe. 2018-12-27 00:41:46
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Senator seeks to rein in US airlines Senator Ed Markey answers ATW's questions about his attempts to re-regulate the industry, including setting seat-pitch standards. read more. 2018-12-21 22:05:25
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OP-ED: Why more people can fly more cheaply than ever Paul Fitzgerald How economy-minus opens air travel to more people. 2018-12-21 22:00:14
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FedEx lowers 2019 earnings forecast on airline weakness Weakness in FedEx Corp.'s airline segment in the last quarter caused management to reduce its long-term target for the unit and lower the company's ea. 2018-12-21 21:57:27
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Green Africa commits to up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8s Nigerian startup Green Africa Airways has committed to purchasing up to 100 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, Boeing said Dec. 21. read more. 2018-12-21 21:00:18
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CFM-powered Airbus A319neo wins EASA, FAA certification US and European regulators have approved the CFM International-powered Airbus A319neo, clearing the aircraft type's way for an initial delivery early . 2018-12-21 20:50:16
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Gatwick closes again, reopens after another drone sighting London's Gatwick Airport shut down flight operations again Dec. 21 after yet another drone sighting, then reopened 1 1/2 hr. later. read more. 2018-12-21 20:18:33
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Chinese carriers see steady growth in November Air China, China Eastern, China Southern and Hainan Airlines all reported steady traffic growth year-over-year (YOY) for November. read more. 2018-12-21 19:26:06
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Changi handles 5.41 million passengers in November, up 4.5% Singapore's Changi International Airport handled 5.41 million passengers in November, a 4.5% increase year over year (YOY). read more. 2018-12-21 19:20:47
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Chile's JetSMART begins flights to three Argentinean cities Chilean ultra-LCC JetSMART has begun flights to Argentina after obtaining an operating certificate from the Argentinian government. read more. 2018-12-21 19:08:22
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Scoot sees second extended 787 delay in weeks Technical and administrative issues caused a Scoot Boeing 787 Dreamliner flight to be delayed 56 hrs.—the second extended delay for the Singapore LC. 2018-12-21 18:53:26
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EasyJet continues preparations for no-deal Brexit EasyJet has converted 580 of 1,400 UK pilot licenses to Austrian ones as the UK-based LCC continues to prepare for a no-deal Brexit when the UK leaves. 2018-12-21 17:12:48
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Tarom eyes profitability with fleet, route growth Romanian flag carrier Tarom has reported third-quarter traffic and revenue growth as the airline continues a strategy of fleet and route expansion in . 2018-12-21 16:47:08
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Air Tanzania takes delivery of Africa's first A220 Air Tanzania has become the first African carrier to take delivery of the Airbus A220, which will be used to further develop the Dar-es-Salaam-based c. 2018-12-21 16:23:56
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Saudi LCC flyadeal commits to 50 737 MAX aircraft Saudi Arabian LCC flyadeal has signed a commitment with Boeing to order 30 737 MAX 8s, plus 20 options, in an order that would be valued at up to $5.9. 2018-12-21 15:09:08
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Gatwick flights resume after 36 hours; drone operators still at large Flight operations at London Gatwick Airport have been restarted after drone flights forced the closure of its runway for more than 30 hrs. read mor. 2018-12-21 14:29:22
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Nine aviation watch areas for 2019 From big takeovers to a shake-up of airline alliances, ASM SVP-consulting and product management Nigel Mayes casts his eye on what might shake the avi. 2018-12-20 23:43:36
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CemAir fires back at regulator after temporary grounding In a strongly worded statement released after its temporary suspension was lifted, South African regional carrier CemAir alleged the grounding was bas. 2018-12-20 21:26:23
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High Court bans Virgin Atlantic pilot strike UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic (VA), facing a strike by one of its pilots' unions in the run-up to Christmas, won a court injunction halting . 2018-12-20 20:36:56
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Flydubai expands European network to offer Naples services Flydubai will launch 5X-weekly Dubai-Naples (Italy) services from June 4, 2019, becoming the first UAE carrier to offer direct flights to Naples as th. 2018-12-20 19:45:42
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DOJ investigating Airbus over 'middlemen' jetliner sales Shares in Airbus nosedived Dec. 20 after reports surfaced that the US Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the company's use of middlemen in j. 2018-12-20 19:31:14
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Emirates develops tool to cut aircraft turnaround delays Emirates Airline is using a new application designed to reduce aircraft turnaround delays and improve on-time performance at Dubai International Airpo. 2018-12-20 18:31:34
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ATSG to buy 20 former American Airlines' 767s Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) will purchase 20 ex-American Airlines Boeing 767-300ERs through 2021 and plans to lease them, likely as converted . 2018-12-20 17:44:57
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Drone disruption Thousands of passenger journeys have been disrupted by deliberate unmanned air vehicles (UAV) flying in the vicinity of London Gatwick Airport, an act. 2018-12-20 16:04:13
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Virgin Australia to launch service to Bali Virgin Australia is introducing a route from Darwin International Airport to Bali, Indonesia, boosting international links to the northern Australian . 2018-12-20 15:11:25
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Republic Airways firms order for 100 E175s US regional airline Republic Airways has finalized an order for 100 Embraer E175s, and taken purchase rights on a further 100, building on a letter of. 2018-12-20 14:34:52
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London Gatwick Airport flights deliberately grounded by drones Flights to and from London Gatwick Airport in the UK are being deliberately disrupted by unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, . 2018-12-20 14:24:27
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Republic Airways firms order for 100 E175s US regional airline Republic Airways has finalized an order for 100 Embraer 175s, and taken purchase rights on a further 100, building on a letter of . 2018-12-20 11:56:06
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Gatwick flights deliberately grounded by drones Flights to and from London Gatwick Airport in the UK are being deliberately disrupted by unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, . 2018-12-20 11:25:25
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Gatwick grounds flights over prolonged drone activity Flights at London Gatwick Airport in the UK are being disrupted by unmanned air vehicles (UAVs), more commonly known as drones, causing dozens of flig. 2018-12-20 10:56:21
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Budapest Airport secures $226 million loan Hungary's Budapest Airport has secured a €200 million ($226 million) loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to fund a terminal expansion proje. 2018-12-19 19:56:24
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Air Austral, Air Madagascar & Kenya Airways finalize partnership Indian Ocean carriers Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed a "privileged partnership agreement" with Kenya Airways, firming up a MOU that was fo. 2018-12-19 19:33:57
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Alitalia buys back ownership of frequent flyer program Alitalia has bought back a 75% stake in its MilleMiglia frequent flyer program (FFP) from Etihad Airways, returning the Italian carrier to 100% owners. 2018-12-19 19:25:19
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Turkish Airlines delays move to Istanbul New Airport Turkish Airlines—originally scheduled to move from its Istanbul Ataturk hub to Istanbul New Airport (INA) by the end of the year—has postponed the. 2018-12-19 17:02:17
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European Commission offers no-deal Brexit contingency plan Contingency proposals put forward by the European Commission would only guarantee the temporary continuation of "basic" point-to-point air transport s. 2018-12-19 16:39:24
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Emirates, South African Airways to expand strategic partnership Dubai-based Emirates Airline and South African Airways (SAA) are expanding their strategic cooperation, working toward bringing more synergies in thei. 2018-12-19 15:56:53
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Sweden airports want mandatory biofuel requirement Swedish airports operator Swedavia is calling for the country's new environmental aviation tax to be replaced with a mandatory requirement for fuel su. 2018-12-19 15:10:59
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Sweden airports want mandatory biofuel requirement Swedish airports operator Swedavia is calling for the country's new environmental aviation tax to be replaced with a mandatory requirement for fuel su. 2018-12-19 15:08:46
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Air Kiribati to boost fleet, connectivity with Embraer E-Jets order The small Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has ordered two Embraer E190-E2s, which will be used to expand the capabilities of flag carrier Air Kiriba. 2018-12-19 14:57:36
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South African court orders CemAir AOC reinstated Regional carrier CemAir, grounded Dec. 13 by the South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) for alleged operational violations, won a court battle. 2018-12-18 21:11:05
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United Airlines JV takes stake in ExpressJet after SkyWest sell-off ManaAir, a new regional airline operation partially owned by United Airlines, has agreed to purchase ExpressJet, setting the mainline carrier up with . 2018-12-18 21:02:30
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JetBlue asks DOT to review Delta JV competition concerns New York-based JetBlue Airways has renewed its call for the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to review concerns that a proposed combination of tr. 2018-12-18 20:35:02
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Europe to test safety of UAVs, aircraft sharing low-altitude airspace The European Safedrone project will mount flight demonstrations of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and aircraft sharing low-altitude airspace in Spain. 2018-12-18 19:20:39
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Indigo Partners may invest up to $75 million into WOW Air Indigo Partners, the US-based private equity firm that specializes in ultra-LCCs, is looking to invest up to $75 million in Icelandic carrier WOW Air.. 2018-12-18 19:08:50
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Air Italy to launch flights to Toronto in 2019 Newly rebranded Air Italy announced plans to launch 4X-weekly Milan Malpensa-Toronto (Canada) services starting May 6, 2019, just days after three US . 2018-12-18 17:49:36
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Aer Lingus to bring back short-haul premium service with A321neo LR Aer Lingus will re-enter the short-haul, business-class market when the Ireland flag carrier begins operating the long-range Airbus A321LR next summer. 2018-12-18 17:07:08
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London Luton Airport names new CEO London Luton Airport has promoted planning and investment director Alberto Martin to the role of CEO, replacing Nick Barton who is stepping down to ta. 2018-12-18 15:31:28
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Canadian crash investigators seek anti-ice improvements Pilots in northern Canada frequently take off with ice-contaminated wings, the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB) has found. read more. 2018-12-18 15:22:42
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Wizz Air increases capacity at London Luton Airport Central European ULCC Wizz Air plans further expansion at London Luton Airport as the UK capital's air travel market shows few signs of being affected. 2018-12-18 15:09:29
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Greybull Capital puts Monarch Aircraft Engineering up for sale UK-based Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has been put up for sale by private equity group owners Greybull Capital and its board of directors, the . 2018-12-17 21:08:05
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Air Europa to move to all-Boeing fleet; phase out E195s from 2021 Spain's Air Europa will begin phasing out its Embraer E195 aircraft in 2021 as part of a strategy to transition to an all-Boeing fleet by 2023. rea. 2018-12-17 20:55:15
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Virgin Atlantic to seek injunction against pilots over strike action UK-based long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic plans to seek a legal injunction against members of its pilot workforce taking strike action over Christ. 2018-12-17 20:17:04
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Boeing delivers first 737 MAX completed at Zhoushan, China plant A Chinese Boeing 737 completion center built by the US manufacturer and the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) handed over its first aircraft . 2018-12-17 19:29:25
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UK eyes greater liberalization of air traffic rights, airspace modernization The British government is looking to pursue greater liberalization of air traffic rights and modernize what it calls "obsolete restrictions on airline. 2018-12-17 19:00:18
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Fastjet secures new funding, suspends Tanzania services African LCC fastjet has secured a major financial boost that should ensure the continuation of its services. read more. 2018-12-17 18:06:49
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Air Astana LCC FlyArystan prepares for 2019 launch Air Astana's new LCC FlyArystan aims to begin commercial operations by June 2019 and hopes to fill the region's untapped LCC market. read more. 2018-12-17 16:27:19
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UK, Switzerland sign post-Brexit bilateral air services agreement UK and Swiss authorities have signed a new bilateral air services agreement to ensure the continuation of flights between the two countries post-Brexi. 2018-12-17 14:57:34
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Former FAA official returns as FAA's administrator for airports FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell has appointed former FAA official D. Kirk Shaffer to serve as FAA associate administrator-airports, effective Dec.. 2018-12-17 14:36:43
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Delta gives conservative guidance for 2019 despite strong trends Conservative 2019 guidance from Delta Air Lines, despite strong macro trends and solid fourth-quarter momentum, suggests the Atlanta-based airline—n. 2018-12-17 14:31:37
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CEO: Avianca Airlines to add European routes as demand grows Bogota-based Avianca—which reported load factors of nearly 90% in the third quarter on hub routes to Europe—plans to add a second daily Bogota-Lon. 2018-12-15 04:45:25
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IATA: Local issues Latin America hinder air travel growth The Latin America-Caribbean region is clearly seeing growth but is hamstrung by insufficient infrastructure and air traffic management, excessive cost. 2018-12-14 18:13:41
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Airlines criticize efficiency ranking report The decoupling of air traffic growth from rising carbon dioxide emissions is not happening fast enough and no airline has achieved the highest categor. 2018-12-14 18:03:12
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EASA certifies Airbus-ENAC cadet program EASA has certified a pilot cadet training program jointly developed by Airbus and Toulouse-based civil aviation university ENAC. read more. 2018-12-14 18:00:38
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Editorial: US majors should drop their anti-Air Italy campaign Led by United Airlines, the big three US carriers have embarked on yet another campaign against the three major Gulf carriers. read more. 2018-12-14 17:57:32
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WOW to cut fleet and reduce workforce Icelandic LCC WOW Air will cut its aircraft fleet by nearly half and reduce its workforce by about 10%. read more. 2018-12-14 17:54:56
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WOW to slash fleet, reduce workforce as investor talks continue Icelandic LCC WOW Air will cut its aircraft fleet by nearly half and reduce its workforce by about 10%. read more. 2018-12-14 17:20:22
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South African regulator grounds CemAir, recommends revoking AOC The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended regional carrier CemAir from operating, following what it called "unacceptable and in. 2018-12-14 14:38:24
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Japan startup Euglena opens first biojet refinery Japanese startup Euglena has completed construction of the country's first demonstration plant for producing renewable jet and diesel fuel. The refine. 2018-12-14 14:25:14
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Air Astana unveils leased Embraer 'Snow Leopard' E190-E2 Kazakhstan carrier Air Astana officially unveiled its first of five leased Embraer E190-E2s from Netherlands-based AerCap signed in 2017, making Air A. 2018-12-14 14:12:06
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Airbus names new chief programs & services officer Airbus named Philippe Mhun as its new head of programs, a role he will take on in addition to his current job as the company's top services executive.. 2018-12-14 14:01:41
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IATA forecasts 5% increase in global cargo revenue in 2019 IATA is signaling that global cargo revenue is forecast to rise more than 5% year-over-year to $116 billion in 2019, driven in part by a continued rob. 2018-12-13 21:14:57
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Gallery: Airbus displays first ANA A380 in sea turtle livery ANA's first A380 has rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Hamburg Finkenwerder on Dec. 13. ANA Holdings placed a firm order for . 2018-12-13 20:10:52
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African aviation organization names new secretary general The African Civil Aviation Commission (‏AFCAC), the body responsible for implementing intra-African Open Skies, has named former Ethiopian CAA direc. 2018-12-13 17:58:08
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IATA introduces flight turbulence data-sharing platform IATA unveiled a data-sharing platform to help airlines avoid turbulence during flights and named Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines as the first contributo. 2018-12-13 17:41:03
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LaudaMotion to add nine routes, increase frequencies in 2019 Austria-based Ryanair subsidiary LaudaMotion will add nine routes and increase frequencies on existing services in 2019. read more. 2018-12-13 16:14:13
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LOT keeps an eye on Nordica Aviation Group developments LOT Polish Airlines (LOT) is monitoring developments at Estonia's Nordic Aviation Group (Nordica), because of "business and operational challenges" th. 2018-12-13 16:06:26
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Africa evaluates creating aircraft leasing company The African Development Bank is studying the possibility of creating an aircraft-leasing company for the continent, with further news expected in the . 2018-12-13 14:55:19
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Cambodia, Kenya sign aviation agreement Cambodia has signed an aviation agreement with Kenya, opening the way for flights operating from Africa into the Southeast Asian country. read mor. 2018-12-13 14:50:22
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Middle East Airlines to take up to six Airbus A330neos Lebanese SkyTeam member Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced plans to purchase four Airbus A330-900neos, with options on a further two. read mo. 2018-12-13 14:45:23
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Royal Air Maroc takes first Boeing 787-9 Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787-9, which will be deployed on routes such as Paris Orly, New York and. 2018-12-12 21:18:04
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Canada amends pilot flight-time, duty regulations Transport Canada on Dec. 12 announced amendments to Canadian Aviation Regulations that prescribe new flight- and duty-time limits for airline pilots t. 2018-12-12 21:03:23
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Munoz: US carriers 'strongly opposed' to Air Italy's US expansion US carriers American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines are preparing a "strong retort" to Air Italy's service additions, calling the Itali. 2018-12-12 20:46:58
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Aeroflot Group makes management changes Aeroflot Airline named Russia's Minister of Transport Evgeny Ditrich as board chairman Dec. 11. read more. 2018-12-12 17:46:21
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IATA predicts airline profits to rise again in 2019 Supported by strong demand for travel and a decline in fuel costs, IATA expects airline industry profits to rise again in 2019 following a dip this ye. 2018-12-12 16:01:24
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IATA: No-deal Brexit contingency plan is 'essential' IATA expects "significant disruption" to air travel in case the UK leaves the European Union (EU) with no deal agreed on Brexit. read more. 2018-12-12 15:34:44
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Air France appoints first female CEO Air France has appointed Anne Rigail as its new CEO, taking over from Air France-KLM Group CEO Benjamin Smith who temporarily led the French unit foll. 2018-12-12 14:42:21
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Air New Zealand, engineers reach tentative labor deal to avoid strike Air New Zealand has reached a tentative deal with its engineers' unions that will avert a planned pre-Christmas strike. read more. 2018-12-12 14:31:46
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SunExpress to increase summer 2019 capacity by 15% Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines' joint venture SunExpress will increase capacity by 15% for the summer 2019 season in response to strong demand in Turk. 2018-12-11 21:15:29
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EVA Air to expand Japan services; boost capacity 10% Taiwan's EVA Air plans to add three more destinations in Japan in 2019 and boost capacity by 10% as it reshapes its Japanese market and global network. 2018-12-11 20:55:07
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Swedish regional boosts fleet with ex-VLM Fokker 50s Swedish airline Amapola Flyg has acquired several Fokker 50s that became available after Belgian carrier VLM Airlines went into liquidation in August . 2018-12-11 20:22:49
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NokScoot to launch New Delhi service Thailand LCC NokScoot will enter the South Asia market as it prepares for its inaugural nonstop service from Bangkok to New Delhi on Dec.18. read m. 2018-12-11 20:01:40
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AirBaltic to base two A220s in Tallinn Latvian carrier airBaltic will base two Airbus A220-300s at Estonia's Tallinn Airport next year as it continues its Eastern European expansion. re. 2018-12-11 19:19:39
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Fastjet faces new funding deadline Dec. 14 African LCC fastjet has until Dec. 14 to solve its financial problems or face the prospect of going out of business. read more. 2018-12-11 19:10:51
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EASA, FAA expand CFM LEAP-1A cold-soak software fix to -1Bs European and US regulators have expanded a software-upgrade mandate to CFM International LEAP-1B engines that ensures Boeing 737 MAX-powered aircraft . 2018-12-11 16:36:48
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UAC moves Superjet 100 from Sukhoi to Irkut in company restructure Russia's Superjet 100 is no longer part of the Sukhoi product line as parent company United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) re-arranges its structure to separate. 2018-12-11 15:33:12
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Air New Zealand in union talks to avoid three-day strike Air New Zealand continues mediation talks with its two engineers' unions to avoid a pre-Christmas three-day strike. The unions earlier this week annou. 2018-12-11 14:31:53
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Russia's Platov airport handles 3.2 million passengers in first year Russia's new Platov International Airport, which serves Rostov-on-Don, has handled 3.2 million passengers within the first year after its launch in No. 2018-12-10 20:59:56
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Brazil court clears way for Boeing, Embraer to finalize deal A Brazilian appeals court reversed a lower court's provisional decision that would have prevented Embraer and Boeing from finalizing terms of their pr. 2018-12-10 20:25:54
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Bombardier forecasts CRJ profitability in 2020 Bombardier expects its commercial aircraft unit to become profitable in 2020 relying solely on CRJ production after the sale of the Q400 program next . 2018-12-10 20:14:48
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IATA: Passenger demand rebounds to 6.3% in October Annual growth in global passenger demand rebounded to 6.3% in October from an eight-month low of 5.5% in September, although the upward trend in deman. 2018-12-10 17:02:53
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Aer Lingus to use A321neo LRs on North American routes Aer Lingus has identified Hartford (Connecticut), Minneapolis/St. Paul (Minnesota) and Montreal (Canada) as the Ireland flag carrier first North Ameri. 2018-12-10 16:54:47
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Report: Dunkerley a top choice as Virgin Australia CEO Former Hawaiian Airlines CEO Mark Dunkerley is reportedly a leading contender to take over the reins of the Virgin Australia Group after long-time CEO. 2018-12-10 16:26:10
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AirAsia X may change A330neo order to A321LRs AirAsia X is still considering whether to switch a tentative order for 34 Airbus A330neos to the longer-range (LR) version of the A321neo. read mor. 2018-12-10 15:35:38
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Kuwaiti regulator cancels Wataniya Airways' operating license Kuwait-based LCC Wataniya Airways has had its air operator's license revoked by the Arab state's aviation regulator and is out of business. read mo. 2018-12-10 15:08:36
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Southwest's load factor declines for eighth straight month Southwest Airlines continues to see capacity growth outpace revenue passenger mile (RPM) additions, underscoring the airline's need to boost unit reve. 2018-12-07 20:37:16
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Virgin Atlantic pilots warn of Christmas strike over union recognition Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic pilots threatened to strike Dec. 22-25, with further stoppages planned, to protest the airline's refusal to recognize the . 2018-12-07 20:19:17
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Saudia expands India network, increases frequencies Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has added its ninth destination in India by relaunching services to Calicut after ceasing services in May 2015 because. 2018-12-07 18:25:43
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Aegean selects Pratt GTF engine for A320neo family aircraft Aegean Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine for up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. read more. 2018-12-07 16:52:37
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Lessor Avolon firms major Airbus A320/321neo order Irish lessor Avolon has confirmed an order for 75 Airbus A320neos and 25 A321neos in the single largest order for aircraft from the European manufactu. 2018-12-07 16:15:15
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Swedish regional airport partners with BRA, SAS on biofuel initiative As support for a domestic anti-flying campaign gathers pace across Sweden, a regional airport is partnering with Swedish-carrier BRA and Scandinavian . 2018-12-07 16:15:15
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Air New Zealand engineers vote to strike Dec. 21 Air New Zealand engineers have scheduled a strike Dec. 21 that threatens to disrupt the carrier's operations on one of its busiest travel days, althou. 2018-12-07 14:56:48
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EMAS stops Southwest 737 in Burbank overrun; no injuries reported The runway-excursion safety system installed following a 2000 overrun by a Southwest Airlines 737-300 at Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) is being cred. 2018-12-06 20:36:15
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French La Compagnie to begin service to New York French all-business class transatlantic airline La Compagnie will begin operating seasonal flights between Nice and New York-Newark Liberty Internatio. 2018-12-06 20:08:10
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Air China to launch direct Beijing-Phnom Penh service Air China will begin direct flights from Beijing to Cambodia's Phnom Penh, with 3X-weekly Airbus A320 service, from Jan. 7, 2019, marking the first ti. 2018-12-06 19:51:05
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Former Boeing exec to head RTCA Former airline pilot and Boeing executive Terry McVenes has joined standards organization RTCA as its new president and CEO. read more. 2018-12-06 19:39:05
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Switzerland's PrivatAir files for insolvency Swiss charter carrier PrivatAir filed for insolvency Dec. 5, including its German subsidiary PrivatAir GmbH. read more. 2018-12-06 15:49:57
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Hawaiian Airlines lowers 4Q revenue, cost guidance Hawaiian Airlines has adjusted its fourth-quarter (4Q) guidance, reflecting slightly weaker unit revenue and lower costs. The airline now expects 4Q u. 2018-12-06 15:17:23
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Gulf Air 787 pilots to train at Etihad Aviation Training Bahrain-based Gulf Air and Etihad Airways have signed a simulator training deal allowing Gulf Air Boeing 787-9 pilots to travel to Abu Dhabi's Etihad . 2018-12-05 20:11:58
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Royal Air Maroc to become 14th oneworld member The oneworld global alliance announced Dec. 5 that Royal Air Maroc (RAM) will become its 14th full member airline, likely being inaugurated in mid-202. 2018-12-05 19:53:26
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South African Airways clarifies recovery plan funding South African Airways (SAA) has clarified its financial position, after a series of media reports that it was seeking more government bailouts. rea. 2018-12-05 19:02:54
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Ryanair faces CAA legal action after rejecting strike compensation The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is taking enforcement action against Ryanair over the airline's refusal to compensate passengers affected by str. 2018-12-05 16:37:04
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Mesa Air Group posts $33.3 million net profit for FY2018 on improved aircraft utilization Mesa Air Group, the holding company for Phoenix-based regional carrier Mesa Airlines, reported net income of $33.3 million for FY2018, up 1.5% from th. 2018-12-05 16:29:32
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Ryanair, rejecting strike compensation, faces CAA legal action The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) is taking enforcement action against Ryanair over the airline's refusal to compensate passengers affected by str. 2018-12-05 15:46:37
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British Airways' pilots, cabin crew unions file new pay claim British Airways (BA) faces the prospect of fresh industrial tensions with pilots and cabin crew after three unions submitted a joint pay claim to the . 2018-12-05 15:24:17
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UK and Canada seal post-Brexit air services pact A new agreement between the UK and Canada means air services between the two nations will remain intact following Brexit, the UK's withdrawal from the. 2018-12-04 18:05:52
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Royal Brunei returns to Taipei with CAL codeshare Royal Brunei Airlines (RB) relaunched its Bandar Seri Begawan-Taipei route Dec. 3 after a nearly 15-year hiatus in a codeshare agreement with China Ai. 2018-12-04 17:45:11
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Finnish agency finds evacuation deficiencies The Safety Investigation Authority of Finland (SIAF) has issued several recommendations resulting from the Dec. 3, 2017, evacuation of an Embraer E190. 2018-12-04 16:11:22
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China Airlines offers passengers carbon footprint offset tool Taiwan's China Airlines (CAL) is allowing passengers to calculate and offset their carbon footprint when booking a flight online. read more. 2018-12-04 15:49:42
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Bogason named Icelandair CEO Kerry Reals Icelandair Group has announced its interim president . 2018-12-04 13:04:51
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Ryanair and VC union reach accord, avoiding more strikes Kerry Reals Ryanair has reached an agreement with its German pilo. 2018-12-04 13:02:57
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