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January 30, 2017

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Airlines contend with travel ban imposed by Trump

The executive order issued by US President Donald Trump barring nationals from seven countries from entering the US led to “confusion among both airlines and travelers” and has placed a number of “burdens” on airlines, according to IATA.

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Delta operations ‘back to normal’ after Jan. 29 IT failure

Delta Air Lines experienced its second systems outage in six months Jan. 29, triggering a ground stop and cancellation of approximately 280 flights, with additional cancellations possible for Jan. 30, the Atlanta-based airline said.

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Lufthansa wins approval to lease 38 aircraft from airberlin

German authorities have cleared Lufthansa to wet lease 38 Airbus A319/320s from airberlin, according to a Bundeskartellamt statement Jan. 30.

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Jazeera Airways names new CEO

Kuwaiti hybrid carrier Jazeera Airways has named Rohit Ramachandran as its new CEO, after an extended period when the carrier was without a full-time chief executive.

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Flybe turns in ‘solid quarter in tough trading conditions’

UK-based regional carrier Flybe saw revenue and passengers increase for 3Q 2016/17 compared to the year-ago period, but plans to reduce capacity over the coming year to improve load factors.

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Other News

Emirates blocked from third daily Nairobi flight
Italy’s Meridiana and Russia’s S7 Airlines increase cooperation
AAPA: Asia-Pacific international traffic up 6% in 2016; cargo rebounds
Russian carriers see 3.8% passenger traffic decline in 2016

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Time constraints are greatest danger to positive Brexit outcomes

Time is likely to be the greatest threat to a mutually beneficial outcome of Brexit negotiations—the UK’s decision to exit the European Union (EU) last year.

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Qantas opens widebody maintenance hangar at LAX

Qantas has opened a new maintenance hangar at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

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Air Transport World magazine

The Quiet Evolution

New-generation narrowbodies enter service and demonstrate efficiencies.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Alitalia, the airline that broke the camel’s back?
ATW AirKarp Blog: ‘Basic economy’ is a reasonable business decision for airlines
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Board games

Polls

Poll Question

Should airline flight crew members be exempted from President Trump’s travel ban on nationals from seven countries?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Aviation News this Week-Jan. 23-27, 2017
Gallery: Iran Air takes first A321
Gallery: Lufthansa Group goes digital
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Data

World Airline Traffic 2016
World Airline Financial Results: 4th Quarter 2016
World Airline Financial Results 2016

Events

Aero Engines Americas
February 2-3, 2017, San Antonio, TX
MRO Middle East

February 8-9, 2017, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
MRO East Asia

March 8-9, 2017, Seoul, South Korea
Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (co-located with Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference (RMC)
March 13-15, 2017, Beverly Hills, CA
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards
 
March 28th, 2017, New York, NY