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Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff

Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort

August 15, 2017

China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development

The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.

August 14, 2017

Study Projects Newer Cargo Conversions Accelerating in 2020

UK consultancy IBA says market value of new-generation aircraft will suit conversion starting around the turn of the decade.

August 10, 2017

CargoLogicAir Launches First Scheduled Freight Service

UK partner of Russia’s AirBridgeCargo took delivery of its third Boeing 747 in May

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UTC-Rockwell Collins Talks Underscore Supply-chain Pressures

Analysts think consolidation could provide leverage against OEM pricing pressures

Lessors Still See Strong Market for 250- to 350-seat Widebodies

Optimism among top executives tempers concerns of softening in overall market segment

Swiss C Series Makes First Flight Into London City

Regularly scheduled service from Zurich starts Tuesday

FAA's Data Comm Progress Belies Criticism Over NextGen

The core NextGen program is under budget and more than two years ahead of schedule, the FAA says.

Boeing's Bullish India Outlook May Undercount Regional Aircraft

India's Regional Connectivity Scheme aims to improve infrastructure, open underserved areas to airline connectivity.

Qatar Airways Drops Proposal to Buy Stake in American Airlines

The announcement by the Doha-based carrier follows American Airlines' decision to discontinue their codesharing partnership.

South African Airways Prepares To Launch Turnaround Plan

Key pillars include liquidity, cost containment

United Says 737 Max Could Fly Transatlantic, But Not Right Away

Airline has enough 757s in fleet to serve role; no Max 8s on order

Boeing Creates New Organization To Develop, Build Avionics

Plans call for staffing the avionics organization with 600 employees by 2019, the manufacturer said.

Series of Transactions to Consolidate Power in Airline Business

Far-reaching deals involve Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern

Airbus Remains Optimistic on A320neo Delivery Target

Despite engine issues, CEO Tom Enders calls plan to deliver 200 A320neo-family narrowbodies this year "a realistic target"

Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances

Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure

Changi’s New Terminal 4 Creates Headroom For Airline Growth

Three current terminals have nearly reached capacity

Quake Damage Drives Sounds Air’s Search for Larger Aircraft

Closure of road between Blenheim and Christchurch boosts New Zealand regional's passenger traffic

Airbus Moves Ahead of Boeing on Russian Fleet Size

A350-900 the only Western airliner to make an appearance at MAKS 2017

Boeing Sees Need for 1.2 Million Pilots and Technicians by 2036

20-year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000

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