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News and issues relating to international air transport and cargo carriers, national airlines and regional airlines, including aircraft, engines, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security and training.

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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

Test Assumptions Faulty During 737 Max Design, Says NTSB

U.S. transportation safety board issues seven recommendations to the Federal Aviation Administration related to the Boeing 737 Max.

Accidents

September 26, 2019

China Southern Opens Daxing Airport with A380 Flight

Beijing's Daxing International starts services on schedule.

Airlines

September 25, 2019

Condor Secures Government-Backed Bridging Loan

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

Airlines

September 25, 2019

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

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

Aircraft

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.

Aircraft

September 24, 2019

737 Max Inspectors Undertrained, Says Special Counsel’s Office

A whistleblower complaint sparking an OSC probe calls into question operational reviews of several other aircraft.

Aircraft

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.

Airlines

September 23, 2019

IATA's New Parts Portal Meant to Shave Procurement Costs

Creators designed the IATA MRO SmartHub for more accurate assessment of fair market value of parts.

Maintenance and Modifications

September 23, 2019

Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 Issues Linger

Rolls-Royce warned that reaching the target of fewer than 10 AOGs is now delayed to the second quarter of 2020.

Engines

September 20, 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

China’s Comac Inches Forward, C919 Timeline Still Uncertain

Comac expects six C919 prototypes to have flown by year-end.

Aircraft

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.

Airlines

September 19, 2019

Daxing Airport To Come with Advanced New Technologies

When it opens this month, the new Beijing airport will introduce an innovative radar system developed by the Chinese engineers.

Airports

September 19, 2019

Mitsubishi Aircraft Prepares To Open Montreal Offices

The Japanese company expects to hire some 100 engineering and product development professionals during the first year of operation.

Aircraft

September 19, 2019

Embraer’s Slattery Sees Broad Benefits of Consolidation

The Embraer Commercial Aircraft CEO works to answer the concerns of 10 competition authorities scrutinizing his company’s planned combination with Boeing.

Aircraft

September 18, 2019

EgyptAir On the Rebound

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

Airlines

September 18, 2019

Union Votes for Embraer Strike if Talks Don't Progress

Metalworkers union in Sao Jose dos Campos demand progress in contract talks.

Aircraft

September 18, 2019

Beijing's Daxing International Inches Closer to Launch

Boeing releases revised forecast on China’s aviation market ahead of Daxing’s opening.

Airports

September 17, 2019