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

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U.S. Airlines Seek More Ready Access to China

MOU between A4A and China Air Transport Association designed to extend dialogue over market access
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A4A: U.S. Airlines Realized $23 Billion in Net Profit Last Year

While operating revenues of $158 billion were flat compared to 2014, the industry benefited from reduced operating costs, including lower fuel.
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Technician Error Suspected in Ethiopian 787 Gear Collapse

The nose gear of an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 787 collapsed as the aircraft was about to push back from the gate in Addis Ababa on March 3.
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ERA Says New EU Aviation Policy Falls Short

European Regions Airline Association looks for more concrete support from EU lawmakers as they formulate a new policy for aviation.
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Online Retailer Amazon Will Lease Boeing 767s to Deliver Cargo

Amazon and air cargo provider Air Transport Services Group have reached agreement to deliver Amazon packages using 20 Boeing 767s.
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U.S. Airlines Line Up for Rights to Serve Destinations in Cuba

The U.S. Department of Transportation expects to decide by this summer which U.S. airlines will fly scheduled services to Cuba.
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United Orders More Boeing 737-700s, Converts Widebody Orders

Fleet update excludes Bombardier C Series
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Embraer Makes Provision For Republic Bankruptcy

Executives see no delivery disruptions, however, saying that United Express carriers could take E175s intended for Republic Airways.
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Ethiopian and RwandAir Negotiate Details in Merger Talks

Ethiopian appears to have beaten off competition from Etihad Airways to buy a 49 percent stake in RwandAir.
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Republic Airways Declares Bankruptcy

One of Bombardier C Series' largest customers begins restructuring
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Boeing, Mexican Institutions Collaborate on Biofuel Research

The Mexican government and participating institutions will fund the research for four years, studying "sustainable" biofuel feedstocks.
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Bombardier Inks Landmark C Series deal with Air Canada

LOI calls for firm order for 45 CS300s
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AAPA Says Investment is Needed in Infrastructure

AIN spoke to Andrew Herdman, director general of the Asia Pacific Airlines Association, ahead of the Singapore Airshow.
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Myanmar Boom Wanes as Overcapacity Bites

Once hailed as one of the world’s fastest growing markets, Myanmar’s aviation sector is suffering from overcapacity and a slowdown in growth.
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Low-Cost Airlines Take Hold in Japan

For many years the low-cost/low-fare airline model failed to grow in Japan, but with recent liberalisation the sector is booming
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India To Get New Aviation Policy After 20 Years of Talks

Promised changes include new investment in regional connectivity
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Korean Authorities Issue Safety Warnings to Budget Carriers

Notices follow two 'isolated' incidents involving cabin depressurization
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ATR, Airbus Help Open Commercial Floodgates to Iran

Separate orders from Iran Air call for delivery of at least 20 ATRs, 118 Airbus jets
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ANA Confirms A380 Order

First airplane due to arrive in Tokyo in 2018
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Europe's Largest Airline Groups Form Their Own Association

Airlines for Europe seeks to influence European Union regulatory policy affecting airports and air navigation service providers.
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Gulf Air Signs for 29 A320neo Family Jets

Restructured order worth some $3.5 billion at list prices
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Lufthansa Takes First Airbus A320neo

Delivery marks culmination of five years of development
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Atlas Air Plans Purchase of DHL Carrier Southern Air Holdings

The acquisition will add Southern Air's Boeing 777 and 737 freighters to the Atlas Air fleet of Boeing 747s.
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Airlines Queue Up as Iran Sanctions Lifted

Airbus, Boeing to vie for some $20 billion in business
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Etihad Wins Appeal To Continue Code Shares with Air Berlin

Airlines retain code-share rights on 26 routes through end of winter schedule
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Japan's ANA To Buy Minority Stake in Vietnam Airlines

The partnership will enable the two airlines to 'take maximum advantage' of the increasing demand for air travel in the Asia market.
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Star Alliance Embraces Tech Challenges

Plans to apply ‘lessons learned’ from new common processes at Heathrow’s Terminal 2
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Labor Groups Oppose Norwegian Air UK Permit Application

Labor groups also oppose an earlier application by Ireland-based Norwegian Air International, alleging it will flout labor standards.
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Etihad Dealt Blow in Fight for Air Berlin Code Shares

Court upholds German government's decision to rescind code-share rights on 29 routes
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Tarmac Rule Increases Overall Passenger Delays, Study Finds

The study by researchers at Dartmouth College and MIT recommends the Department of Transportation modify the current tarmac delay rule.
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