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September 19, 2018

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Airbus Mobile delivers first biofuel-powered A321 to JetBlue

Sean Broderick

Airbus sent JetBlue Airways’ latest A321ceo off on its delivery flight Sept. 19 from Mobile, Alabama, with 15.5% renewable jet fuel onboard, continuing a trend the manufacturer started with its Toulouse delivery flights two years ago.

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First AVIC MA700 on track for delivery in 2022

Bradley Perrett

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The first Aviation Corp. of China (AVIC) MA700 turboprop airliner is on track for delivery in 2022, the manufacturer said in a program update.

Parker: Proposal to regulate change fees âreally bad for consumersâ

Ben Goldstein

American Airlines chairman and CEO Doug Parker said customers may no longer be able to change their nonrefundable tickets if the US Congress passes a provision in the Senate’s bill to reauthorize the FAA that would regulate how airlines charge the fees, calling the proposal “really bad for consumers.”

Air New Zealand cuts 787s flights as Trent engine checks continue

Adrian Schofield

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Air New Zealand is suspending two routes from its international network partly because of aircraft shortages caused by ongoing Boeing 787 engine issues.

Clark: Emirates working to stabilize costs as fuel prices rise

Kurt Hofmann

Emirates Airline president Tim Clark said managing the impact of rising fuel prices is the biggest challenge for the Dubai-based carrier, which is seeing an annual fuel bill of $10 billion that will continue to rise as prices go up.

Ryanair to hold AGM amid labor union dissention

Helen Massy-Beresford

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European pilots are calling for management changes at Ryanair, ahead of its annual general meeting (AGM) on Sept. 20, the European Cockpit Association (ECA) said in a Sept. 19 statement.

Small Planetâs German airline to restructure after insolvency

Victoria Moores

The German airline of Lithuania’s Small Planet Group has launched insolvency proceedings, but the company said it has permission to continue German and Dutch flight operations while it restructures.

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2019 ATW Awards nominations deadline extended

The nomination period for the 2019 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards has been extended until Oct. 5, 2018. Airlines, Airports, leasing companies, air transport industry suppliers and organizations are still encouraged to submit their nominations as soon as possible.

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