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July 1, 2019

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American Airlines gives up Chicago-China frequencies

Sean Broderick

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American Airlines has returned 14 weekly frequencies it used for flights between Chicago and both Beijing and Shanghai, citing an inability to restart the economically challenging services “in the near future” after suspending them last year.


Analysts: Late MAX deliveries will increase European overcapacity in 2020

Jens Flottau

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European airlines face a worsening capacity glut in 2020 as narrowbody deliveries, already approaching record numbers, are boosted by late deliveries of Boeing 737 MAXs, analysts warn.

EVA Air cabin crew strike continues as talks reach impasse

Chen Chuanren

The strike by Taiwan’s EVA Air cabin crews continued into the 11th day July 1 after a tentative agreement collapsed when the airline refused to withdraw potential punitive measures against the striking employees.


Belgium extends 737 MAX operations ban to end of 2019

Victoria Moores

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The Belgian CAA has issued a NOTAM (notice to airmen), prohibiting Boeing 737-8 MAX and Boeing 737-9 MAX operations in the country’s airspace until the end of 2019.

China Southern seeks cooperation with LCC Spring Airlines

Chen Chuanren

China Southern Airlines is exploring low-cost aviation development with LCC Spring Airlines, to decide which company is suitable for developing a new LCC model in China.


Finnair will operate to both Beijing airports

Kurt Hofmann

Helsinki-based Finnair plans to operate to Beijing Daxing International Airport and Beijing Capital International Airport from Nov. 3.

Turkish Airlines takes first 787-9 as fleet, routes expand

Kurt Hofmann

Turkish Airlines took delivery of the first of 25 Boeing 787-9s the Istanbul-based carrier has on order. The Star Alliance member also has options for five more.

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SAA to lease A350s as A340 replacement

Kenya Airways to launch Beijing flights

Czech Budweis Airport begins test and audit phase

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JetBlue, a US carrier with a reputation for good service and low fares, looks to disrupt the transatlantic market.

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Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries May 2019 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders May 2019 
Paris Air Show June 17-20, 2019 Firm Orders & Commitments


Events

CAPA Canada Aviation Summit
September 9-10, 2019, Winnipeg, Canada
Aero-Engines Europe
September 11-12, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey                 
CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit
September 16-17, 2019, Curaçao
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 16-18, 2019, Toulouse, France
World Routes 2019
September 21-24, 2019, Adelaide, Australia      
MRO Asia-Pacific
Featuring Aero-Engines
September 24-26, 2019, Singapore

Partnership Events