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China Tests High-altitude Airports, Short-distance Flights

The tests involved a Beechcraft King Air 350 flying from high-altitude airports in China.

New SES Plan Rewards Inefficient ANSPs

Aviation associations have highlighted the slow progress despite the clear benefits the Single European Sky could bring.

China Opens Doors to South Korean Airlines

In a sign of easing political tensions, the People’s Republic has approved 49 more weekly flights into its territory by South Korean carriers.

IFEC Propels Oman Air as Gulf’s Dark Horse

Oman Air's early bet on connectivity is paying off.

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Trade Tensions, Fuel Costs Weigh on Southeast Asian Airlines

Operating losses at Thai Airways reflect a wider slump throughout Southeast Asia.

Braathens Regional Looking to Expand ATR Fleet, Drops A220s

The Sweden-based regional airline targets CO2-free flight operations by 2030.

Safety and Education Take Center Stage at RACCA

FAA and NTSB members were among the presenters, but the industry must reach a broader D.C. audience.

Ghana, Ethiopian Airlines To Establish Carrier in West Africa

The Ghanian government and the private sector would control a 51-percent share in the new West African airline, while Ethiopian holds the balance.

Air Canada in Talks To Acquire Parent of Rival Air Transat

The Canadian flag carrier’s acquisition of Transat would consolidate its foothold at Montreal Trudeau Airport.

Boeing Completes Max Software Update

The U.S. airframer has conducted more than 360 hours of flight-testing on the 737 Max with updated MCAS software.

Prospect of Further Strikes Threaten Taiwanese Carriers

EVA flight attendants and China Airlines pilots prepare for another round of work action.

Emirates Results Reflect a Wider Malaise in Middle East

Airline traffic fell 0.8 percent in the Middle East region last year.

FAA Chief Faults Boeing for Lack of Clarity on MCAS

Dan Elwell testified that the FAA expects Boeing to submit a software update in about a week.

Big Changes in Store for Mitsubishi’s Next MRJ Derivative

The smaller of the two MRJs will get a makeover to better suit U.S. airline needs.

Dutch Government Sets Rates for New Aviation Tax

The draft bill would help meet a commitment for a “greening” of the Netherlands’ tax regime.

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Common Interiors To Enhance Lufthansa Group Fleet Flexibility

Each Lufthansa Group carrier will have common business and premium economy cabin fittings, allowing flexible distribution of aircraft.

Air France To Trim Domestic Network To Stem Losses

France’s flag carrier points to strong competition from high-speed trains and low-cost carriers for deepening losses on domestic routes.

China’s ‘Big Three’ Get Set To Do Battle at Daxing International

A change of CAAC policy allows Air China to gain a foothold at both Beijing Airports.

ICAO Ready To Launch Follow-up Audit of Thailand

The safety review comes as Thailand bids to regain Category 1 status in the U.S.

IATA Data Reveals a Slowdown of Global Demand for Air Travel

European airlines still post the highest load factors on international services, while traffic to and from the Middle East continues to contract.

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