Airbus CEO Tom Enders to leave in March 2019

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Airbus Group is facing the most fundamental leadership change in company history with the departures of its top three executives Tom Enders, Fabrice Brégier and John Leahy.

Bombardier targets 40 CSeries deliveries in 2018

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Bombardier plans to double CSeries deliveries in 2018 compared to 2017, targeting 40 deliveries for next year.

Ryanair to recognize unions in a bid to avert strikes

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Irish LCC Ryanair has agreed to recognize pilot unions in Ireland, the UK, Germany, Italy, Spain and Portugal, bowing to pressure and changing its long-standing policy of negotiating directly with internal employee committees.

Swiss regional Darwin Airline declared bankrupt

Swiss regional carrier Darwin Airline has been declared bankrupt, after attempts to resolve its financial problems failed.

Minnesota-based ULCC Sun Country Airlines sold to NY investment firm

Minneapolis/St-Paul-based leisure carrier-turned ULCC Sun Country Airlines will be sold to New York investment firm Apollo Global Management during the first quarter of 2018, pending regulatory approvals and other customary conditions, the two companies said Dec. 14.

Editorial: Gulf Open Skies decision is right call

Karen Walker

Despite a renewed campaign against the hub Gulf carriers, the three US major airlines ended the year with essentially nothing gained.

Canadian regional airliner crashes in Saskatchewan
Russia and Egypt sign security measure to resume flights
New DHS measures for VWP countries require border screenings
Eurowings to install long-haul, business-class cabin
IATA certifies GDS provider Travelport as NDC Level 3 aggregator
EasyJet expands Switzerland operations
SITA IT trends study shows surge in inflight connectivity value
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