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October 27, 2017

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Airberlin operates final flight, ceases operations

Bankrupt German carrier airberlin operated its last flight Oct. 27 from Munich to Berlin Tegel. The final Airbus A320 flight carried 178 passengers.


Embraer warns of production dip in 2018 ‘transition year’

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Embraer is viewing 2018 as a “transition year” in which commercial aircraft deliveries and production will dip as the E190-E2 achieves entry-into-service (EIS) and the Brazilian manufacturer contends with the “learning curve” of a new aircraft rolling off the assembly line.

IAG reports strong 3Q on high operating profit

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International Airlines Group (IAG) has reported what it described as a strong third quarter, despite disruptions caused by weather and terrorism during the period.


Finnair’s growth strategy shows renewed benefits

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Finnair reported a 2017 third-quarter net income of €93.6 million ($109.3 million), up 6.8% compared to net profit of €87.6 million a year ago as the Finnish national carrier continues expansion plans based on the strong quarterly performance.

AAPA: IATA challenges privatized airport model

Airport privatization has been a failure that mostly leads to higher fares for airlines but no service benefits, a study soon to be released by IATA finds.


Aeromexico 3Q profit halves on leasing, fuel costs, earthquake impact

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Grupo Aeromexico posted a MXP339 million ($18.6 million) net profit for the third quarter of 2017, down 49% from net income of MXP665 million in 3Q 2016.

Spirit 3Q profit falls 26% on storms, pilot slowdowns

Fort Lauderdale-based ultra LCC Spirit Airlines posted a $60.2 million net profit for the 2017 third quarter, a 26% decline from $81.4 million in 3Q 2016.


Other News

South African Airways to receive financial support
Southwest mulls inter-island Hawaii flights
Luxair eyes future fleet in 2018
Air Mauritius CEO: Vanilla Alliance needs leadership
Russian passenger traffic up 19.7% in January-September
MRO Briefs-Oct. 27, 2017


Webinars

2017 Passenger IT Trends Survey: Explore ID Management of the Future

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There is a clear opportunity for airlines and airports alike to offer Identity Management services that will improve the travel experience, but they must make sure that those services are simple enough to be used by a large proportion of travelers.

2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Nominations for for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Nov. 3

Nominations for the 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Friday, Nov. 3. Be sure to get your nomination in by the deadline. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

Air Transport World magazine

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Planes, Politics & Protectionism
ATW AirKarp Blog: Airbus-Bombardier CSeries shocker: First Thoughts
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Democratic route development

Polls

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Photo Galleries

Video: Sabre’s John Samuel talks about IATA’s New Distribution Capability
Video: ATW speaks with Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths at the IATA World Passenger Symposium
Gallery: On board Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB delivery flight
Gallery: Delta Air Line’s A350-900 debut
Gallery: Airbus A330neo maiden flight


Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airport Traffic September 2017
World Airline Financial Results 3Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders September 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries September 2017

Events

MRO Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition
October 31-November 2, 2017, Singapore
Airline E&M Middle East

January 22, 2018, Dubai UAE
MRO Middle East Exhibition

January 23-24, 2018, Dubai UAE  
Aero-Engines Americas
January 31 – February 1, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL  
MRO Latin America

February 14-15, 2018, Panama City, Panama
MRO East Asia

March 7 - 8 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam
SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference

March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
 
Partnership Events