Belgium takes legal action against Ryanair over flight cancellations

Belgium’s deputy prime minister is launching legal action against Ryanair for unfair commercial practices as the fallout from the Irish LCC’s cancellation of thousands of flights—which came about after it mishandled scheduling of pilots’ leave—continues.

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Boeing, JetBlue-backed Zunum plans 12-seat regional aircraft launch

US startup Zunum Aero plans to launch a 12-passenger regional airliner with hybrid-electric propulsion with venture-capital backing from Boeing and New York-based JetBlue Airways.

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China Eastern and Delta complete Air France-KLM buy-in

SkyTeam members Air France, Delta Air Lines and China Eastern Airlines have completed a series of share transactions aimed at strengthening their strategic partnership.

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European lawmaker: ‘Long way to go’ on CORSIA

Member of the European Parliament (MEP) Julie Girling has cautioned the airline industry not to be complacent on implementing the ICAO carbon offset program, CORSIA, saying it “is not a done deal until it is working.”

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Eurowings asks passengers to vote on potential new routes

German LCC Eurowings is linking up passenger engagement with its route development strategy by asking customers to vote for the route they want the airline to fly.

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Could Hyperloop be the next air transport disruptor?

Air Transport World

A vacuum-tube based transport system could be an industry disruptor.

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Policies & incentives needed to expand use of sustainable alternative fuels
Boeing to buy Aurora Flight Services, develop autonomous technologies
Monarch collapse frees up maintenance slots
TAP meets mechanic demand with two-prong approach
Air New Zealand reveals new sustainability plans
Boeing 3Q deliveries up 12.2%; Ryanair takes most new aircraft YTD
MRO Briefs-Oct. 5, 2017

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 in Dublin, Ireland. 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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Airlines that are leveraging technology

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