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ATW Daily News covers the latest news and developments affecting the global airline industry.
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Beijing reduces domestic jet fuel prices
Posted 09/09/2011The Chinese government cut domestic jet fuel prices to CNY7,670 ($1,200) per ton, down 1.48% from CNY7,785 in August, because of the decline of...
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TSA invests $45 million in body scanners with enhanced 'privacy protections'
Posted 09/09/2011US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said it will spend $44.8 million to purchase 300 L-3 Security ProVision advanced imaging...
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Monarch cancels its 787 orders
Posted 09/09/2011Monarch Group, parent of Monarch Airlines (ZB), confirmed it has canceled its order for six Boeing 787s. Boeing mentioned the cancellation of six...
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Boeing predicts China will need 5,000 new aircraft by 2030
Posted 09/09/2011Boeing has increased its 20-year forecast for new airliner demand in China by almost 700 aircraft compared to just 10 months ago.
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TAV wins tender to build Medinah Airport terminal
Posted 08/09/2011A TAV Airports-led consortium won the tender to build a new terminal at Medinah Airport in Saudi Arabia. The terminal would double the...
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China Southern inks deal with Dalian Airport
Posted 08/09/2011China Southern Airlines (CZ) signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Dalian Airport (DLC) as part of a plan to enhance its position in the...
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Lufthansa Group considers selling bmi
Posted 08/09/2011Lufthansa (LH) Group is considering selling subsidiary British Midland (bmi), LH executive board member and Group Airline chief officer Stefan...
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Private groups compete to take over Spain's two biggest airports
Posted 08/09/2011Latest news from ATW’s Airports Today: Seven consortia have confirmed their interest in the privatization of Spain's two largest airports,...
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AirBaltic bailout may lead to Flick resignation
Posted 08/09/2011AirBaltic’s (BT) two main shareholders—the Latvian state and Baltijas Aviacijas Sistemas (BAS), the company controlled by the carrier’s president...
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Ireland may sell its 25% stake in Aer Lingus
Posted 08/09/2011The Irish government is considering the sale of its 25% stake in Aer Lingus (EI) because it is no longer seen as a “strategic” asset, transport...
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Aircraft & Components
Posted 08/09/2011China Eastern Airlines took delivery of its first Boeing 737-700NG outfitted with the high-altitude/high-temperature airport operations...
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Boeing unveils virtual ‘737 Explained’
Posted 08/09/2011Boeing unveiled an immersive virtual model of the 737, generated from more than 20,000 high-resolution photographs.
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Russian Yak Service crash reportedly kills at least 43
Posted 08/09/2011A Russian Yakovlev 42D aircraft operated by Moscow-based Yak Service crashed on takeoff about 2 km. from the runway of Yaroslavl Airport (IAR) in...
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Israel to build new airport in southern part of country
Posted 07/09/2011The Israeli government confirmed it will build a new international airport in Timna to replace existing airports in Ovda (VDA) and Eilat (ETH)....
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Lufthansa 747-8I to begin flight tests in November
Posted 07/09/2011Boeing has rolled out its first 747-8 Intercontinental from its paint facility in Everett, Washington state, for launch customer Lufthansa (LH).
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Tarmac delay rule at US airports extended to international flights
Posted 07/09/2011New US Dept. of Transportation (DOT) regulations aimed at providing "protections" for airline passengers went into effect last month,...
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Checking a surfboard? Farelogix will calculate your fee
Posted 07/09/2011News from Travel Technology Update: Farelogix plans to launch a website designed to calculate what a traveler will pay for checking bags and...
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Vienna International operator boosts half-year earnings
Posted 07/09/2011Flughafen Wien Group, operator of Vienna International Airport (VIE), reported a €43.3 million ($61.2 million) net profit for the 2011...
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Air France considers more cuts after €197 million 1Q loss
Posted 07/09/2011Air France-KLM (AF) Group and AF CEO Pierre-Henri Gourgeon met with trade unions Monday to discuss potential new cost savings in light of the...
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Airport construction remains in limbo with Sept. 16 FAA deadline looming
Posted 07/09/2011The US Congress returned to Washington this week from its August recess with FAA reauthorization a priority issue to be addressed.
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Qantas wins dispute over pilot pay
Posted 07/09/2011Qantas (QF) won a significant battle Tuesday over the Australian and International Pilots’ Assn. (AIPA) after industrial arbitrator Fair Work...
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Private groups offer competing bids to take over Spain's two biggest airports
Posted 07/09/2011Seven consortiahave confirmed their interest in the privatization of Spain's two largest airports, Madrid Barajas (MAD) and Barcelona El...
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Relationship between TSA and airports evolved in first decade after 9/11
Posted 07/09/2011The relationship between airports and the US Transportation Security Administration (TSA), established in November 2001 in response to the 9/11...
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Air Berlin contemplates more cuts
Posted 05/09/2011Air Berlin (AB) interim CEO Hartmut Mehdorn said the financially troubled carrier needs to be rebuilt quickly and is considering various measures.
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Cargolux to receive first 747-8F Sept. 19
Posted 05/09/2011Boeing confirmed Friday it will deliver the first 747-8 freighter to launch customer Cargolux Sept. 19 at Paine Field in Everett. Production and...
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Strategic Airlines rebranded as 'Air Australia'
Posted 05/09/2011Brisbane-based Strategic Airlines announced Friday it will be renamed Air Australia later this year.
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ILFC plans IPO; AIG to dispose 80% of lessor within 3 years
Posted 05/09/2011Aircraft leasing giant International Lease Finance Corp. (ILFC) filed a registration statement Friday with the US Securities and Exchange...
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Airline Routes
Posted 05/09/2011Eastern Airways will launch 3X weekly Glasgow-Stavanger service Sept. 12. American Airlines will launch 4X weekly New York JFK-Antigua...
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Operations & Maintenance
Posted 05/09/2011FL Technics Ulyanovsk received approval to perform aircraft maintenance within the Ulyanovsk free economic zone from Russia's Minister of...
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IATA: July international traffic up 7.3%
Posted 05/09/2011IATA reported that international passenger traffic increased 7.3% year-over-year in July while domestic traffic rose 3.5%. Total system traffic...
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Air Canada to add transborder baggage fees
Posted 05/09/2011Saying it is remaining "consistent with the baggage polices of other major carriers," Air Canada (AC) said Friday it will start charging C$25/$25...
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Rebranded 'Air Australia' to replace Strategic Airlines
Posted 03/09/2011Brisbane-based Strategic Airlines announced Friday it will be renamed Air Australia later this year.
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Airline Routes
Posted 02/09/2011Copa Airlines inked a codeshare agreement with Tame Ecuador. It will initially include Quito-Panama and Guayaquil-Panama service and will...
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Serbia seeks investors in 'new' Jat
Posted 02/09/2011The Serbian government is once again trying to sell financially troubled, state-owned Jat Airways—or at least find an investor willing to operate...
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Lao Airlines orders two A320s
Posted 02/09/2011Lao Airlines, mainly a turboprop operator, ordered two CFM56-powered A320s, becoming a new Airbus customer.
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Romanian government to sell 20% holding in Tarom
Posted 02/09/2011The Romanian government approved a plan to partially privatize Tarom. The airline was not included among a list of state-owned entities the...
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Air China gets capital injection from Beijing to increase Cathay stake
Posted 02/09/2011The Chinese government provided Air China (CA) with a CNY1 billion ($156.7 million) capital injection to allow the carrier to increase its holding...
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Aer Lingus incurs €13.1 million six-month loss
Posted 02/09/2011Aer Lingus Group (EI) reported a consolidated net loss of €13.1 million ($18.9 million) in the 2011 first half, narrowed from an €18.4 million...
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Obama urges Congress to pass 'clean' FAA funding extension
Posted 02/09/2011US President Barack Obama called on Congress to pass a "clean extension" of FAA funding when it returns from its August recess next week, urging...
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People
Posted 01/09/2011Assn. of European Airlines (AEA) named GM-infrastructure Athar Husain Khan deputy secretary general. He will head AEA’s political team...
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Rockwell Collins teams with Inmarsat GX
Posted 01/09/2011Satellite communications provider Inmarsat GX selected Rockwell Collins to develop, produce and distribute user terminals and provide support for...
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Lufthansa Group addressing bmi’s financial health
Posted 01/09/2011Lufthansa (LH) Group is working with British Midland (bmi) management to produce a long-term business plan that will return the UK airline to...
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Boeing looks to exceed 737 Max operating promises
Posted 01/09/2011Boeing is promising customers for its new 737 Max series launched Tuesday up to a 7% advantage in operating costs over future competing aircraft...
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ANA seeks regulatory permission to launch JV with AirAsia
Posted 01/09/2011All Nippon Airways (ANA) officially applied Wednesday to Japan's Legal Affairs Bureau to establish its planned joint venture LCC with AirAsia to...
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Kenya Airways finalizes order for 10 E-190s
Posted 01/09/2011Kenya Airways (KQ) finalized an order with Embraer for 10 E-190s, plus purchase rights for a further 16 E-jets, as part of its long-term expansion...
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Star Alliance CEO Albrecht tapped to head Austrian Airlines
Posted 01/09/2011Star Alliance CEO Jaan Albrecht was nominated by Lufthansa (LH) Group's executive board to become chairman and CEO of Austrian Airlines (OS).
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Aircraft & Engines
Posted 31/08/2011Aeroflot took delivery of its second Sukhoi Superjet 100 and implemented the aircraft on its Moscow Sheremetyevo-St. Petersburg service....
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Routes
Posted 31/08/2011Alaska Airlines will increase Oakland service to Kona (thrice-weekly) and Lihue (four-times-weekly) as well as San Jose service to Kona...
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Olympic Air signs training deal with Bombardier
Posted 31/08/2011Oxford Aviation Academy (OAA) has forged a five-year training agreement with Olympic Air to provide Bombardier Q400 training solutions and...
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FAA proposes fine against Orlando-based Capital Cargo
Posted 31/08/2011US FAA proposed a $298,500 civil penalty against Capital Cargo International Airlines (CCIA) for allegedly operating eight Boeing 727-200...
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