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October 19, 2018

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Air France, most unions reach long-awaited pay agreement

Helen Massy-Beresford

Air France has reached a pay deal with unions, paving the way for the Air France-KLM group to move on from a months-long labor conflict and focus on its long-term strategy.


Ryanair, Portuguese pilots reach labor deal

Helen Massy-Beresford

Irish LCC Ryanair has signed an agreement with the Portuguese pilot union SPAC covering seniority and base transfer agreements for its directly employed pilots in Portugal, and paving the way for negotiations on a full collective labor agreement to begin before the end of October.

FAA permits airlines to resume flights to three Ukraine airports

Ben Goldstein

The FAA has modified areas in Eastern Ukraine that are off-limits to US airlines and their foreign codeshare partners, citing a stabilization in security conditions in the region.


Gatwick proposes using standby runway for additional capacity

Tony Osborne

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London Gatwick Airport’s new draft master includes a controversial plan to use the standby runway to provide additional capacity.

Iridium targets Dec. 30 launch date for ‘Next’ constellation

Bill Carey

Iridium Communications is targeting Dec. 30 for the eighth and final Iridium Next launch, which would complete the new constellation of satellites supporting space-based tracking of aircraft and flight deck broadband connectivity.


New Pluna owners to challenge Uruguay over airline’s demise

Sean Broderick

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A Panamanian investment company has purchased the outstanding shares of former Uruguayan flag carrier Pluna Lineas Aereas Uruguayas and, through arbitration, plans to seek financial compensation for Uruguay’s alleged role in wiping the airline out, ATW’s sister publication Aviation Week has learned.

Delta to add Ontario-Atlanta double-daily service by next summer

Sean Broderick

Delta Air Lines will launch new daily nonstops between Ontario International Airport (ONT) and its Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International (ATL) hub next April and move to double-dailies in June, further illustrating the growing California airport’s resurgence as a gateway to the Los Angeles area.


ATW Editor’s Blog

How US aviation legislation could hurt, not help airline passengers

Karen Walker

US legislators seem intent of late on meddling in how airlines are run. Not how airlines operate safely, but how they deliver their basic product offerings. But their meddling could backfire.

On Location: AAPA's 62nd Assembly of Presidents, Jeju, Korea

Cho: Korean Air deciding on new widebody orders
Thawing diplomatic relations a ‘good sign’ for Korean Air
Basking in a good year, Boeing keeps its cool on NMA
Cebu Pacific readies Boracay return after 6-month closure

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CEO: AirBaltic eyes 4 million passengers in 2018
Air France-KLM to add 44 new winter routes
MRO Briefs-Oct. 19, 2018

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Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 3Q 2018
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Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries September 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 2018
Boeing 20-Year Pilot, Technician and Cabin Crew Outlook 2018-2037  


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