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January 18, 2019

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US lawmaker ‘highly skeptical’ of Qatar Airways’ support of Air Italy

Ben Goldstein

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Rick Larsen (D-Washington), the new chairman of the of the US House Transportation Committee’s subcommittee on Aviation, said he is “highly skeptical” of Qatar Airways’ financial support of Air Italy, a Milan-based carrier that is preparing to launch new routes to the US.


Delta Tech Ops set to grow close to $800 million in 2019

Sean Broderick

Delta Air Lines’ maintenance division and MRO provider Delta Tech Ops grew about 15% last year to “well over” $700 million in revenues and will continue to expand, albeit at a slower rate, in 2018, the airline projects.

Air France-KLM CEO asks for Paris airports improvements

Thierry Dubois

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Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith has asked the French Senate for improvements at Paris Charles De Gaulle and Orly airports, hoping the ongoing privatization process will be an opportunity.

Jet Airways continues talks with lenders, investors on bailout plan

Adrian Schofield

India’s Jet Airways appears to be closer to gaining the bailout funding it needs to ensure survival, although some important details still need to be resolved in talks between the major lenders and investors.

Ryanair issues second profit warning on lower winter fares

Alan Dron

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Ireland-based LCC Ryanair has blamed lower-than-expected winter fares for its second profit warning in three months and said there may be a further drop in income if unexpected events occurred.

Former Air Canada exec named as Air France-KLM strategist

Alan Dron

Air France-KLM Group CEO Ben Smith has appointed another former Air Canada executive to a senior position at the Franco-Dutch group.

Cebu Pacific set to receive first A321neo

Adrian Schofield

Philippine LCC Cebu Pacific is expected to receive its first Airbus A321neo soon, and under a revised delivery timetable another five are scheduled to arrive this year.

ATW Editor’s Blog

The consequences for aviation of government failure

Karen Walker

The government debacles that are played out on both sides of the Atlantic appear, on the surface, to be about different issues.

Other News

Airports operator Swedavia to cut 125 jobs as growth slows
DHL Express boosts capacity at Copenhagen Airport
Aviation services consolidation deals start off 2019
El Al continues to modernize fleet with 787s
WestJet takes delivery of first 787 for transatlantic services
Russia’s S7 Airlines reports traffic up 12% in 2018

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2019 Industry Market Forecast

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Polls

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Exclusive photos of Air Astana's E190 E2 in 'snow leopard' livery
Gallery: Airbus unveils first ANA A380 in sea turtle livery

Gallery: Exclusive look at TAP Air Portugal's first A330neo

Gallery: Singapore Airlines’ world's longest A350-900ULR flight to New York

Gallery: New terminal at Muscat International Airport
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018  
World Airlines Financial Results 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Full-Year 2018  
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Full-Year 2018

Events

2019 
Aero-Engines Americas
January 29-30, 2019, Dallas TX
MRO Middle East
Summit: February 10, 2019
Expo: February 11-12, 2019

Dubai, UAE
SpeedNews 33rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (ASC)
March 4-6, 2019, Beverly Hills, CA
Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10, 2019,  Atlanta, GA  

Partnership Events