Airberlin to cease operations end of October

Bankrupt German carrier airberlin will cease operations Oct. 28 and employees are not guaranteed jobs under any future owner, the airline warned Monday.

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Ryanair COO to step down

Irish LCC Ryanair has announced the resignation of COO Michael Hickey, who has been with the company for 30 years and overseen operations since 2014.

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Iridium launches 10 flight-tracking satellites

Mobile satellite company Iridium Communications has launched 10 next-generation satellites that will be used for real-time flight tracking, giving air traffic controllers radar-like position data across 100% of their airspace.

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Leisure carrier Travel Service is CSA Czech Airlines new owner

Korean Air, which took a 44% stake in SkyTeam partner CSA Czech Airlines in April 2013, has sold its share to Czech charter company Travel Service.

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Thailand says it’s no longer on ICAO red flag list

Officials in Thailand say ICAO has removed the country from its “red flag” list, a step which is expected to lead to the relaxation of restrictions that some countries have placed on Thai airlines.

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• Qatar & Vietjet form interline partnership
• American & China Southern identify 39 codeshare routes
• Bespoke separations could ease European congestion
• BOC Aviation gains 26 lease commitments, delivers nine aircraft in 3Q
• SAS board seeks financial room to maneuver
• IATA: global passenger trips rose 7% in 2016

Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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The New Digital Frontier

Airlines that are leveraging technology

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