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June 28, 2019

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Boeing: MAX fixes likely to take until at least September

Sean Broderick

Boeing will need at least until September to address a new flight control computer (FCC) issue and wrap up changes needed to get the fleet flying again, ATW has learned.


Lufthansa Cargo considers early retirement of MD-11F fleet

Jens Flottau

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Lufthansa Cargo is seriously evaluating a much speedier retirement of its remaining MD-11F fleet, the company confirmed.

US legislators want to close TSA security gaps, improve covert testing

Ben Goldstein

The chairmen of two US House committees overseeing aviation security have introduced legislation that would require TSA to implement an improved covert testing program to identify security gaps in its screening process.



Dubai airport rethinks operations on Emirates Airline’s fleet changes

Jens Flottau

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Emirates Airline’s substantial fleet changes will have a major impact on how its home base, Dubai International Airport (DXB), will operate in the future, DXB CEO Paul Griffiths says.

US, Argentina update air transport agreement

Ben Goldstein

The governments of the US and Argentina have signed a protocol modernizing the 1985 Air Transport Agreement between the two countries, paving the way for increased competition and service to more destinations in the US-Argentina market.



Air France, KLM to switch A350, 787 orders

Helen Massy-Beresford

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Air France and KLM will swap their remaining firm orders for Airbus A350s and Boeing 787s and as they seek to gain fleet efficiencies through harmonization and accelerated growth of similar aircraft at both airlines, the Air France-KLM Group said June 28.

Malaysia court rejects AirAsia appeal to challenge aviation commission

Chen Chuanren

Malaysia’s High Court has denied an AirAsia Group challenge against the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) for failing to mediate the ongoing dispute between the LCC group and the Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad (MAHB).



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Photo Galleries

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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

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