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April 3, 2019

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TSA urged to improve officer hiring, training

Ben Goldstein

The US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) could boost retention and morale of its 34,200 entry-level officers by making key changes in hiring and training efforts, according to an audit by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General (OIG).


Adria Airways deal for 15 SSJ100s collapses

Alan Dron

Slovenian flag carrier Adria Airways and Russian manufacturer Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) have failed to convert the airline’s November 2018 letter of intent to acquire 15 Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) regional jets into a firm order after they were unable to reach an agreement on contract terms.

Jet Airways continues to ground aircraft despite bailout deal

Adrian Schofield

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Indian airline Jet Airways is still grounding aircraft because of lease payment defaults, even though the first parts of a bailout plan have been put in place.


Flybe fleet reduction plan includes some UK base closures

Helen Massy-Beresford

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UK regional airline Flybe said it was ending jet operations at several UK airports as part of a previously announced fleet reduction plan, on the same day that it was forced to cancel dozens of flights in what it said was an unrelated issue.

Nigeria’s Air Peace orders up to 30 E195-E2s

Jens Flottau

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Nigeria’s Air Peace ordered 10 Embraer E195-E2s and took purchase rights on 20 more, becoming the first E2 operator in Africa.


Air Astana LCC FlyArystan set for May 1 launch

Kurt Hofmann

Air Astana’s new LCC FlyArystan is set to begin operations May 1 with domestic routes in Kazakhstan.

Wizz Air considers investing in future aircraft

Kurt Hofmann

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Wizz Air CEO József Váradi said the Central and Eastern European LCC is considering investing in aircraft and is studying several options.

Other News

Royal Jordanian posts 2018 loss on Royal Wings shutdown, exchange rates
AirBaltic 2018 net profit up 46% on revenue, traffic growth

China Eastern’s 2018 net profit down 57% as capacity slows

AIX Hamburg 2019

Honeywell ready to move data expertise to airliners
Full Atmosphère cabin unlikely in early CRJ550s
Flat-panel antenna could increase connectivity take-up
Recaro partners with lighting firm to reduce jet lag
Panasonic introduces interactive inflight map
Airbus continues to promote lower-deck cabin module
Immfly expands digital services beyond Europe
Cabins, Interiors & Connectivity-April 3, 2019

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: US, under pressure, grounds MAX
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Photo Galleries

Gallery: AIX Hamburg 2019: Airbus A320/330 Airspace center
Gallery: 2019 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Gallery: All Nippon Airways' first Airbus A380 delivery
Gallery: British Airways presents new Club Suite business-class cabin

Gallery: Star Alliance opens branded lounge in Amsterdam
 
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After


Video Galleries

Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: Burrana CEO David Withers talks about IFE challenges
Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: IAMA head Nicole Noack on simplifying aircraft retrofits
Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: Recaro CEO Mark Hiller on new seating product launches
Video: 2019 ATW Airline of the Year: Lufthansa

Video: 2019 ATW Leadership Excellent Award winner: Bill Franke
Video: 2019 ATW Aviation Technology Achievement: Airbus A220 program
Video: 2019 ATW Market Leader: airBaltic
Video: 2019 ATW Value Airline of the Year: Spirit Airlines
Video: 2019 ATW award: Air New Zealand for Eco-Airline of the Year & Passenger Experience Achievement
Video: 2019 ATW Airport of the Year: Dallas Fort Worth International
Video: ATW's 2019 Joseph S. Murphy Award winner Airlink

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries February 2019
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders February 2019
Boeing Average List Prices 2019
World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018
    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018

Events

Routes Europe 2019
April 8-10, 2019, Hannover, Germany
Urban Air Mobility Conference  
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA    
CAPA Middle East & Africa Aviation Summit
April 29-30, 2019 Dubai, UAE
CAPA Airline Leader Summit: A CEO Gathering
May 2-3, 2019, Dublin, Ireland


Partnership Events