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MRO Investment Heats Up in Southeast Asia

Malaysia’s Sapura Technics to become the latest market entrant in July.

Maintenance and Modifications

Adria Airways Abandons Plan To Re-fleet with Superjets

The Slovenian airline last year signed an MOU with Sukhoi for the long-term lease of 15 SSJ100s.

Flyadeal Eyes International Flights as It Ponders Max 8

The Saudi low-fare airline remains uncertain about Boeing Max deliveries as the manufacturer works on a software update.

Boeing Confirms Delay to Max Software Update

The FAA remains unconvinced that the manufacturer has addressed all its concerns over changes to the Max flight control system.

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Japan Airlines Restructuring Sees Return to Seattle

The Japanese flag carrier’s tax exemption arising from bankruptcy has just ended.

Low-cost Airline Segment Keeps Driving European Growth

Discount carriers continue to excel in Europe while business aviation and all-cargo lose market share.

Trent 1000 TEN Woes Force SIA To Ground Two 787-10s

Rolls-Royce suffers another Trent 1000 setback.

Brexit Uncertainty Dampening Demand at EasyJet

The UK-headquartered LCC maintains it is well prepared for any Brexit outcome.

Indonesia's N219 On Track for 2019 Certification

The PTDI turboprop's second prototype completes its fourth test flight on Thursday.

TUI Places Initial Cost of Max Groundings at €200 Million

The world’s largest travel group anticipates the new Boeing narrowbodies will not return to service before mid-July.

Wow Air Ends Operations after Funding Failure

The Icelandic ultra-low-cost-carrier joins a rapidly growing list of airline closures in Europe.

Lawmakers Critical of ODA, Question Training in Max Hearing

Elwell conceded that without ODA, the FAA would require roughly 10,000 more employees and an addition $1.8 billion to cover the costs.

Regulations and Government

Cathay Pacific To Acquire Hong Kong Express

Share purchase agreement will give the Hong Kong flag carrier access to the LCC market segment.

In Wake of Max Crashes, Congress Steps up FAA Scrutiny

House transportation leaders create a whistleblower page, call for an OIG investigation, and seek a third-party review.

Fokker Aircraft Transactions Continue To Dwindle

Sweden’s Amapola now ranks as the largest Fokker 50 operator after adding six of the type last year.

Boeing Details 737 Max Updates

The Max flight deck will now include an angle of attack disagree indicator and alert as standard equipment.

Episode 19: Flight Deck Automation after Indonesia and Ethiopia | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

False activation of a protection mode… that a pilot can’t negate.

UTC Reveals Hybrid-electric Aircraft Demonstrator

UTAP's P804 hybrid electric demonstrator is expected to fly within three years.

Avianca Brasil to Return Aircraft, Cut Routes

Fellow Brazilian airline Azul has agreed to assume slots at three major airports.

Wow Air Touts Long-Term Sustainability After Debtholder Deal

Rescue talks with both Indigo Partners and Icelandair Group collapsed last week.

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