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News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

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XL Airways Suspends Operations

France’s minister of economy claims the operator faced unfair competition from Norwegian.

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September 30, 2019

Ryanair Argues for Kerosene Tax Over ETS

Europe’s largest LCC sees fuel taxes as better than environmental taxes and hopes to onboard 30 Boeing 737 Max 200s by mid-year 2020.

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September 27, 2019

Delta Buying Into Latam, Selling Gol Stake

The U.S. airline will take four Airbus A350s and assume an order for 10 from South America’s dominant airline.

Airlines

September 27, 2019

China Southern Opens Daxing Airport with A380 Flight

Beijing's Daxing International starts services on schedule.

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September 25, 2019

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Condor Secures Government-Backed Bridging Loan

The €380 million loan still needs approval from the European Union antitrust regulator.

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September 25, 2019

Boeing Cements Air New Zealand Order for Eight 787-10s

ANZ expects to receive Dreamliner deliveries from late 2022 to 2027.

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September 24, 2019

IATA’s de Juniac Urges Harmony in 737 Max Service Return Effort

The global airline trade body calls on government across the world to implement CORSIA and steer away from introducing regional schemes.

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September 24, 2019

Thomas Cook’s Collapse Prompts UK's Largest Repatriation

German airline subsidiary Condor continues operating during the Thomas Cook bankruptcy, and it is seeking a government-backed bridging loan.

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September 23, 2019

Foreign Carriers Reluctant To Move to New Beijing Gateway

The decision to give airlines a choice of airports has led to complications for Chinese aviation authorities.

Airlines

September 20, 2019

Thomas Cook Needs £1.1 billion to Avoid Collapse

The integrated UK tourism group owns airlines in Germany, the UK, Scandinavia, and Spain.

Airlines

September 20, 2019

Pilots Call Off September 27 Strike at British Airways

Pilots union BALPA called off a planned strike at British Airways on September 27, but it could take more strike action through January 2020.

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September 19, 2019

EgyptAir On the Rebound

The oldest airline in Africa plans to take its second A220 on October 1.

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September 18, 2019

Indonesian Fires Force Flight Cancellations and Airport Delays

Airlines scrap more than 100 flights amid raging fires across the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan.

Airlines

September 16, 2019

Report Alleges Monopoly Control of Heathrow Slots by IAG

A report commissioned by Virgin Atlantic argues that the expansion of London Heathrow Airport will increase competition with 350 extra daily slots.

Airlines

September 13, 2019

UK Air Transport Braces For No Deal Brexit Consequences

EU/UK air traffic rights are set to continue through October 2020, but there is still serious uncertainty what a No Deal Brexit means for air transport.

Airlines

September 12, 2019

Cathay Shares Drop After Third Executive Resigns

Upheaval persists as political protests in Hong Kong continue.

Airlines

September 5, 2019

Vistara Feeds Growing Thai Market

India’s only private full-service airline seeks to expand internationally and eyes first long-haul destination next year.

Aircraft

August 30, 2019

Royal Jordanian To Renew Narrowbody Fleet

In addition to Dreamliners, decision turns on whether to adopt single narrowbody type

Aircraft

August 30, 2019

AirAsia Trims Its Airbus A330 Commitment and Buys A321XLRs

The Malaysian low-cost carrier group signs up for 30 of the European OEM’s newly launched long-range single-aisle aircraft.

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August 30, 2019

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.

Aircraft

August 29, 2019