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Thomas Cook Needs £1.1 billion to Avoid Collapse

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

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.

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.

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.

September 19, 2019

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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.

September 18, 2019

EgyptAir On the Rebound

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

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.

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.

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.

September 16, 2019

Protests Fail to Halt India Airport Privatization

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

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.

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.

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.

September 11, 2019

Boeing 777X Suffers Testing Setback

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

September 9, 2019

Europe on Schedule with Planned RPL Phaseout

The "file-and-forget" principle of twice-yearly repetitive flight plans no longer benefits operators, given the dynamic nature of today’s ATM network.

September 9, 2019

Mesa Signs for Up to 100 Mitsubishi M100s

Detailed contract talks to outline conditions for first delivery of the 76-seat jets in 2024.

September 6, 2019

Mesa Signs for Up to 100 Mitsubishi M100s

Detailed contract talks to outline conditions for first delivery of the 76-seat jets in 2024.

September 6, 2019

Cathay Shares Drop After Third Executive Resigns

Upheaval persists as political protests in Hong Kong continue.

September 5, 2019

CAE Beefs Up Presence in Asia

New centers in Bangkok and New Delhi come as Boeing’s latest forecast predicts a requirement for 266,000 new pilots in Asia Pacific over the next 20 years.

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September 5, 2019

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