American’s $624 million 3Q profit shows $75 million hurricane impact

American Airlines said it lost an estimated $75 million in pre-tax earnings from the three hurricanes that struck the Caribbean and US mainland in August and September; the company’s $624 million net profit for the 2017 third quarter was a 15.3% drop from 3Q 2016.

Airberlin in last-minute negotiations with easyJet, Condor

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Two days before the insolvent airberlin ceases operations, last-minute negotiations with both German leisure carrier Condor and UK LCC easyJet about the transfer of assets continue, but many airberlin aircraft are expected to be grounded at least temporarily.

Southwest 3Q net profit up 29.6% despite hurricanes

Southwest Airlines weathered hurricanes and a competitive fare environment to post a 29.6% year-over-year (YOY) net profit gain in the third quarter, and the Dallas-based carrier is confident about its prospects for 2018.

DOT to establish pilot program to shape local UAV regulations

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The airline industry has broadly welcomed US President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a pilot program engaging state and local governments in the development of federal regulations for unmanned aircraft vehicle (UAV) operations, which seeks to balance local and national concerns.

Thai Airways to decide on major aircraft orders soon

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Thai Airways is in the final stages of assessing its options for major new aircraft orders, even while it is still receiving more widebodies from existing orders.

Strong traffic growth propels Air Canada to $763 million 3Q net profit

Passenger revenue and strong yield performance on Air Canada’s Atlantic routes helped to propel record 2017 third-quarter results, as the airline reported C$950 million ($763 million) in adjusted net income, up 15.7% from $821 million in adjusted net income for 3Q 2016.

AAPA: Garuda to defer aircraft deliveries by up to 3 years
IATA WPS: Questions remain over future bag technologies
Norwegian posts improved profits as Argentina OKs route requests
UK eyes Heathrow expansion vote in 1H 2018
Ryanair delays new hand luggage rules
Emirates to create an industry innovation lab

Nominations for for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Nov. 3

Nominations for the 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Friday, Nov. 3. Be sure to get your nomination in by the deadline. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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