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May 16, 2018

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Air France-KLM names Gagey as interim CEO after Janaillac steps down

Helen Massy-Beresford

Air France-KLM said CFO Frederic Gagey will take over as interim CEO after Jean-Marc Janaillac stepped down because of a labor relations crisis.


US Senate bill would allow government to track and destroy drones

Ben Goldstein

A bipartisan group of senators in the US Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee has introduced legislation to expand the federal government’s powers to act against drones deemed threatening to the public.

Berlin Tegel operations drag down easyJet 1H profits

Alan Dron

UK-based LCC easyJet reported what it described as “one of its best winters ever” as it substantially cut its losses in what is traditionally the weaker half of its financial year.


EasyJet seeks new paths to boost profits

Alan Dron

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EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren said the three main pillars of the UK LCC’s strategy for the coming years will be a focus on holidaymakers, business travelers and an increased emphasis on creating loyalty.

US majors hold steady on summer capacity plans as fuel increases

Sean Broderick

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A strong summer-season demand environment has US majors holding steady on capacity plans even as fuel continues to rise, with likely—and some say needed—reductions expected to come in time for the winter season.


Spohr: Austrian to postpone long-haul fleet renewal

Kurt Hofmann

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Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines does not have strong enough finances to renew its long-haul fleet in the near future, Lufthansa chairman & CEO Carsten Spohr told ATW.

Flybe confirms departure of Embraer E195 aircraft

Alan Dron

UK-based regional Flybe will focus its fleet on the Bombardier Q400 turboprop for the foreseeable future, the airline said May 16.


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Jazeera Airways set to open dedicated airport terminal in Kuwait
UK’s NATS takes 10% stake in US-based Aireon
Air Austral, Air Corsica sign interline agreement
Aircraft Briefs-May 16, 2018

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?
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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Relaunched Air Italy takes first MAX in new livery
Video: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi talks on the launch of Wizz Air UK
Video: China Southern commercial manager talks about route strategy
Video: WOW Air CEO reveals future airline plans
Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries April 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders April 2018
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date March 2018
World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

ap&m Europe
May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France
Aero-Engines Europe
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany
MRO Europe
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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