Analysts: Boeing 777 program at risk from Middle East challenges

A structural slowdown in business for the top three Middle East airlines could put their commercial aircraft order backlogs at risk for cancellations or deferrals, a new Morgan Stanley analysis concludes.

Higher fuel prices drive down Air China, China Southern 1H profits

Air China and China Southern Airlines were impacted by higher fuel prices in the 2017 first half as the two carriers reported year-over-year six-month net profit decreases of 3.8% and 11.6%, respectively, to CNY3.3 billion ($486 million) and CNY2.8 billion.

German investor Intro Aviation pulls out of airberlin bidding

German airline investment group Intro Aviation said it is not interested in bidding for airberlin, which filed for insolvency in August and is in the process of seeking buyers for its assets.

Cathay Pacific adds Brussels, Dublin and Copenhagen to network

Cathay Pacific will launch three new nonstop routes to Europe from Hong Kong starting with its summer 2018 schedule.

Brisbane named second Qantas 787-9 base

From Brisbane, the 787-9 is capable of flying nonstop to destinations such as Seattle, Chicago, San Francisco and Vancouver.

• BA adds ramp transfers for short-connecting premium passengers
• SAS agreement to boost Aarhus traffic by 50%
• Nordica nudges capacity upwards as presidential traffic peaks
• S7 Airlines buys Embraer E170 full-flight simulator

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Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018, at the Round Room at the Mansion House in Dublin, Ireland.

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Asia’s People Mover

The AirAsia effect continues to spread.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Airport drinking; when to call time?
ATW AirKarp Blog: Dueling Dallas views of US airline industry
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog:Turning a problem into revenue

Poll Question

If permitted, would you visit airport shops and restaurants beyond security even if you were not flying?

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