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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

January 30, 2019

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Air New Zealand lowers profit guidance on softening demand

Adrian Schofield

Air New Zealand has downgraded its profit guidance because of softening demand, prompting the airline to launch a wide-ranging review of its business.

Study: Supersonic transports to challenge noise, emissions standards

Sean Broderick

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Supersonic transports (SSTs) under development could produce substantial noise pollution throughout projected global route networks and pose major challenges for aviation carbon-emissions reduction efforts within two decades if new environmental standards are not introduced, an International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) study concludes.

EASA, FAA grant 60-day extensions to 140 US-based repair stations

Sean Broderick

FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) have agreed to grant extensions to scores of dual-certified repair stations with certificate expiration dates in early 2019, ensuring the recent US government shutdown will not hold up routine renewals.

Hawaiianâs 2018 profit down 29.5% as competitive capacity grows

Adrian Schofield

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Faced with competitive pressure in key markets, Hawaiian Airlines plans to introduce several products and services, including basic economy fares, in 2019.

ANA finds no engine failure in 787-8 dual shutdown

Bill Carey

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has concluded there was no engine failure following a Jan. 17 incident in which both engines on a Boeing 787-8 shut down after it landed at Japan’s Osaka International Airport.

Ryanair Spanish cabin crew vote for union recognition

Victoria Moores

Ryanair’s Spanish cabin crew have agreed to be represented by the SITCPLA and USO unions, allowing negotiations to begin toward a new collective labor agreement (CLA) with the Irish LCC.

Boeing embeds more workers at CFM, suppliers to boost production

Michael Bruno

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Boeing is embedding more employees at factory sites of engine-maker CFM International and its suppliers as the aircraft OEM tries to help its supply chain overcome narrowbody production rate ramp issues that linger from 2018, even as industry looks to boost manufacturing again this year.

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Ryanair’s O’Leary: More airline acquisitions possible
Flybe rejects call for a general meeting
Vietnam Airlines to take 12 leased A321neos in 2019
Chinese cargo airline seeks approval for Zhengzhou-based operations
Hainan Airlines nets $99 million in government support in 2018
GIC completes acquisition of stake in regional-aircraft lessor NAC
Aeroflot Group traffic up 11% in 2018

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New 787 fleet transforms Air Tahiti Nuiâs operations

Karen Walker

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With a transition to 787s, Air Tahiti Nui is transforming itself in the exclusive French Polynesian market.

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