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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com | 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. FULL ARTICLE |
| 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. FULL ARTICLE |
| 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. FULL ARTICLE |
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| 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. FULL ARTICLE |
| 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. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) | Boeing is creating a new avionics organization as part of the company’s drive to increase internal capability and reduce cost. FULL ARTICLE |
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