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April 25, 2018

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Hawaiian 1Q net profit down as A321neo delay expenses mount

Mark Nensel

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Hawaiian Airlines parent Hawaiian Holdings reported a $28.5 million net profit for the first quarter of 2018, down 15.2% from $33.6 million in 1Q 2017, reflecting the impact of expenses and “challenges” related to the delivery delay of the airline’s forthcoming Airbus A321neos.


Air Belgium awaits Russian overflight permit; delays first flight

Helen Massy-Beresford

New Belgian airline, Air Belgium, said it would delay its first flight to Hong Kong from April 30 to June 3 as it has not yet received permission to fly through Russian airspace.

US regionals Silver Airways and Seaborne Airlines to merge

Mark Nensel

Fort Lauderdale-based regional carrier Silver Airways finalized its purchase of San Juan, Puerto Rico-based Seaborne Airlines April 23, creating a combined fleet of 31 aircraft serving Florida, the Bahamas, and the Caribbean. 


Bombardier accelerates CSeries production, overcomes delays

Graham Warwick

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Bombardier is picking up the production pace of its CSeries aircraft as the Canadian manufacturer overcomes interior completion delays that followed earlier issues with the availability of Pratt & Whitney PW1500G geared turbofan engines and problems with some suppliers.

ANA A380s feature new cabin options

Karen Walker

All Nippon Airways (ANA) is configuring the cabins of its Airbus A380s with four classes and some all-new features that include a changing room, bar counters in all cabins and couch options in economy.


Finnair swings to profit in 1Q on growth plan strategy

Victoria Moores

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Oneworld carrier Finnair’s double-digit growth strategy has resulted in a €1.6 million ($1.95 million) first-quarter net profit, reversing an €8 million prior-year loss.

Air China’s relaunched business jet subsidiary eyes Beijing’s new airport base

Katie Cantle

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Air China has secured clearance from the CAAC North China Regional Administration to relaunch its business jet subsidiary, Beijing Airlines, for public passenger transport, which could pave the way for Air China to get a position at Beijing’s new airport, expected to open in 2019.


Other News

LOT Polish Airlines to boost 787 fleet to 15 by October 2019
Emirates, flydubai expanded partnership has growing passenger interest
Investment firm to sell 49% of Luton Airport
Vinci Airports acquires interests in 12 airports
Russia’s 1Q passenger traffic up 12.4% 
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Blogs

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Photo Galleries

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Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After  
Gallery: 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards  
Gallery: First Airbus BelugaXL transporter under construction

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders March 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries March 2018

Events

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May 1-2, 2018 New Orleans, LA
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May 2-3 2018, London, UK
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May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
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June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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