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Nigeria to Turn Over Management of Arik Air to Ethiopian Airlines

Negotiations between Nigerian government and Ethiopian Airlines calling for re-launch of Arik Air as national carrier

August 23, 2017

ANA Schedule Changes Led by Big Boost in Tokyo-L.A. Flights

Other significant frequency increases include service between Tokyo Haneda and Hong Kong

August 23, 2017

India Braces for Next ICAO Audit

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns

August 22, 2017

Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia

Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.

August 21, 2017

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Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN Gains EASA Certification

The first set of production Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 TEN engines have arrived in Seattle.

August 18, 2017

North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners

Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways

August 17, 2017

Indonesia’s N219 Flies for First Time

The N219 program still lacks funding for certification, but has achieved a major milestone.

August 16, 2017

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.

August 15, 2017

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

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

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