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February 14, 2019

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Airbus to terminate A380 program in 2021

Jens Flottau

Airbus announced Feb. 14 it is terminating the Airbus A380 program in 2021, after Emirates cut back the last major order to just 14 A380s, instead of the 53 it had on firm order.


Etihad to cancel large part of Airbus, Boeing orders

Jens Flottau

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Etihad Airways is in talks to drop large parts of its orders for Airbus and Boeing widebodies, in an effort to reduce growth and stem losses.

SIA Group 3Q net profit falls 27% on increased fuel costs

Chen Chuanren

Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a net profit of S$105 million ($76.8 million) for 3Q FY18/19, down 27% year -over-year (YOY) on rising expenditure and fuel costs.

DOT approves Norwegian Swedish subsidiary

Alan Dron

The US Department of Transportation has approved Norwegian Air Sweden (NSE) to operate flights to and from the US.

Qatar Airways CEO supports questioning relevance of Chicago Convention

Alan Dron

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has welcomed a call for a re-evaluation of the regulations that have underpinned the global civil aviation sector since 1944.

EasyJet in talks with Delta, Italian railway firm for Alitalia investment

Kerry Reals

UK LCC easyJet has confirmed it is in talks with US carrier Delta Air Lines and Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato over the possibility of a joint investment in bankrupt Alitalia.

ATW Editor’s Blog

Adieu, A380

Karen Walker

The Airbus A380 was an airliner that fell behind the times, both in the market it was designed to serve and in the technologies that set it apart when it first entered service.

Other News

US House bill would stop diverting TSA passenger security fees
Bombardier Commercial delivered 20 CRJs, 15 Q400s in 2018
Spirit to launch Charlotte service
Chinese drone maker upgrades geofencing technology around airports
Air France trials biometric boarding enhancements

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How the merged Alaska Airlines and Virgin America is paying dividends

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Exclusive photos of Air Astana's E190 E2 in 'snow leopard' livery
Gallery: Airbus unveils first ANA A380 in sea turtle livery

Gallery: Exclusive look at TAP Air Portugal's first A330neo

Gallery: Singapore Airlines’ world's longest A350-900ULR flight to New York

Gallery: New terminal at Muscat International Airport
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Full-Year 2018     
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Full-Year 2018 

Events

SpeedNews 33rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (ASC)
March 4-6, 2019, Beverly Hills, CA
Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10, 2019,  Atlanta, GA  

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