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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

August 1, 2017

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Airlines: No role for government in seat-pitch decisions

US airlines say there is no need for the government to interfere in airlines’ seat-pitch decisions as long as FAA affirms aircraft seats meet safety standards.

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Silver Airways signs LOI for up to 50 ATR-600 series turboprops

Fort-Lauderdale, Florida-based Silver Airways took significant steps toward a long-term goal to become a major US airline by announcing its intention to purchase up to 50 ATR-600 series turboprops, valued at a potential $1.1 billion if all options are taken.

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Air Canada posts $230 million 2Q net profit on 14% traffic rise

Air Canada delivered a C$300 million ($230.3 million) net profit for 2017 second quarter, up 61.3% over airline’s C$186 net income in 2Q 2016.

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WestJet 2Q net profit up 32%; eyes 787 flights to China

WestJet earned a second-quarter 2017 net profit of C$48.4 million ($37.2 million), up 32% over net income of C$36.7 million in the 2016 June quarter, marking its 49th consecutive profitable quarter.

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Avolon reports 2Q fleet, customer growth following CIT acquisition

Ireland-based lessor Avolon’s fleet of owned, managed and committed aircraft doubled to 921 in the 2017 second quarter, compared to 443 aircraft in 2Q 2016, the company reported July 31.

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