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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

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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

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

Protests Fail to Halt India Airport Privatization

India’s government moves ahead with a plan to divest 13 airports.

Airports

September 15, 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

Embraer Delivers First E195-E2 to Brazil’s Azul

Azul chairman reveals plans to launch another new U.S. airline next year using as many as 30 of the Brazilian carriers’ aging E195s.

Aircraft

September 12, 2019

China’s Daxing International Eyes September Launch

The new Beijing airport was scheduled to open on September 30, but it could open ahead of schedule.

Airports

September 11, 2019

Boeing 777X Suffers Testing Setback

A cargo door blew off during load testing of the 777X in Everett, Washington.

Aircraft

September 9, 2019