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Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School

A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.

Airlines

November 26, 2018

Blocked Airline Funds in Africa Total $670 Million

African airlines lose an average of $1.25 per passenger carried.

Airlines

November 26, 2018

Adria Becomes Latest European Airline to Commit to Superjet

The Slovenian flag carrier has signed an LOI calling for delivery of 15 SSJs.

Aircraft

November 26, 2018

Indian Aviation Faces Headwinds

Consolidation of Indian airlines is inevitable as losses mount and capacity continues to increase.

Airlines

November 23, 2018

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Airbus Names New CFO and COO

Appointments are part of a wider management shake-up and renewal

Aircraft

November 21, 2018

New Chinese Airlines To Be Based at Tier 2 Airports

The new rule for Tier 2 airports was prompted by slot shortages at primary airports and airspace congestion.

ATC

November 21, 2018

Indonesia Seeks To Toughen Rules on Contracting Foreign Pilots

Indonesia's review follows last month’s Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 crash

Accidents

November 20, 2018

Airbus and Red Wings Prepare for A220 Russia Introduction

Moscow Vnukovo-based Red Wings expects first of six A220s in May and eyes a further four examples.

Aircraft

November 20, 2018

EasyJet Tweaks Its Airbus Order

UK low-cost carrier firms purchase rights for 17 A320neos, postpones deliveries of 18

Aircraft

November 20, 2018

EU and Asean Head for New Round of Open Skies Talks

Block-to-block Open Skies negotiations will focus on 5th freedom rights, fair competition, and social issues.

Airlines

November 19, 2018

SaudiGulf Orders 10 A320s as Kingdom Liberalizes Air Transport

The fifth Saudi airline to gain an AOC in a decade expects to launch widebody operations in 2023.

Aircraft

November 16, 2018

Episode 14: One Turn of the Wrench Exposes SMS Flaws | AIN's Tales from the Flight Deck Podcast

A U.S. navy mechanic becomes determined to fix safety management systems after an accident revealed flaws in the safety program.

Maintenance and Modifications

November 16, 2018

China Southern To Leave SkyTeam

The Chinese carrier’s departure from the Delta/Air France-KLM-anchored alliance opens the possibility of closer ties with American Airlines.

Airlines

November 15, 2018

Copa To Sell Six Embraer 190s and Replace Wingo Fleet

Larger aircraft will replace smaller at both Copa Airlines and Copa Holdings’ low-cost carrier Wingo.

Aircraft

November 15, 2018

Comac Mum on Stretch ARJ21 Despite Call for 90-seaters

Comac's new market forecast calls for an “urgent need” to develop regional aviation networks.

Aircraft

November 14, 2018

Flybe Puts Itself Up for Sale

UK-based regional airline Flybe continues to suffer from softening market growth, high fuel costs, and a weak pound.

Airlines

November 14, 2018

Higher Fuel Prices Wipe Out U.S. Airlines' Revenue Gains

Cost increases outpaced revenues, depressing the nine A4A passenger carriers’ combined nine-month operating profit by $4.1 billion.

Airlines

November 14, 2018

Boeing Guidance on 737 Max Stall Protection System Under Fire

The company’s training material did not include information on the maneuvering characteristics augmentation system.

Accidents

November 13, 2018

Oman Air Writing Latest Chapter in Gulf Growth Story

The national carrier of Oman sees the new airport in Muscat as a key vehicle for its expansion.

Airlines

November 13, 2018

Icelandair-Wow Marriage To Challenge Conventional Wisdom

A leading industry analyst warns of the challenges of operating as a stand-alone, long-haul LCC.

Airlines

November 13, 2018