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August 27, 2019

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Atlas Air wins labor dispute with pilots

Ben Goldstein

Atlas Air Boeing 747-400FAn arbitrator ruled in favor of Atlas Air in a labor dispute with pilots Aug. 26, handing the New York-based cargo carrier a major victory as it seeks to integrate Atlas and Kentucky-based Southern Air pilot groups under one contract.


Aigle Azur’s Neeleman threatens legal action after boardroom coup

Helen Massy-Beresford

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Aigle AzurAigle Azur shareholders are locked in a battle that could threaten its future, as 32% owner David Neeleman threatens to take legal action against another shareholder who has moved to take control of the French leisure carrier, firing the CEO behind long-haul expansion plans that have run into difficulties in recent months.

Cathay Pacific investigates oxygen bottle discharge

Adrian Schofield

Cathay Pacific Airways Cathay Pacific Airways is investigating how multiple oxygen bottles were emptied on board two of its aircraft while on the ground in Toronto.


Qatar CEO Al Baker: ‘Cathay Pacific is here to stay’

Alan Dron

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Qatar AirwaysQatar Airways Group CEO has expressed support for Cathay Pacific Airways, as the Hong Kong-based carrier navigates squalls emanating from the territory’s continuing civil unrest.

Central European startup FlyBosnia eyes Middle East, London services

Alan Dron

FlyBosnia Airbus A319Central European startup FlyBosnia has announced its first European route, after starting services to a cluster of Middle East destinations.

French XL Airways in discussions with two buyers

Helen Massy-Beresford

XL AirwaysXL Airways is in talks with two potential buyers, the French airline has confirmed.

Analysis: Momentum builds for small electric airliners

Graham Warwick

Small electric airlinersA crash of a two-seat aircraft in mid-August was portrayed by local media as a blow to Norway’s plan to electrify all domestic aviation by 2040. 

Other News

Puerto Rico: Gaining hub status will slow decline, repair economy [Premium Content]

China Southern 1H profit declines 21% on challenging environment


Air China A330 severely damaged in cargo hold fire at Beijing

Asia-Pacific freight demand falls 7.7% in July on trade uncertainties





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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Why Beijing’s bullying of Hong Kong Airport and Cathay could misfire
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: (Yet another) summer of discontent

 

Photo Galleries

Gallery: A trip through Istanbul's new airport
Gallery: L3Harris Technologies’ $100 million London Training Center opens

Video: L3Harris Commercial Training president Robin Glover-Faure talks on growth, merger
Video: Prince Charles officially opens L3Harris’ new London training center
Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines' new lounges at Istanbul Airport

Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show




Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

 

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries July 2019
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders July 2019
World Airlines Financial Results Second Quarter 2019





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