Boeing, Embraer confirm tie-up discussions

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The No. 1 and No. 3 makers of large commercial aircraft, Boeing and Embraer, are in talks to formally align, although the Brazilian government appears to be the main hurdle, the companies and financial analysts said Dec. 21.

US Commerce Department trims, retains tariff vs. Bombardier

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The US Commerce Department Dec. 20 announced final tariff amounts in its investigation of exports of 100- 150-seat commercial aircraft from Canada. It slightly lowered the total to 292.21% from almost 300%, but as expected upheld Boeing’s complaint against Bombardier.

European Commission approves Lufthansa takeover of LGW

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The European Commission (EC) has cleared Lufthansa’s planned takeover of airberlin subsidiary LGW, as a decision on the sale of NIKI nears.

Ryanair German pilots to strike Dec. 22 in first-ever union action

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Irish LCC Ryanair is facing its first-ever pilot strike after German pilot union Vereinigung Cockpit (VC) called for a four-hour walkout on Dec. 22.

UK proposes tougher penalties for laser incidents

The UK has announced plans to impose tougher sentences on people convicted of shining laser lights at aircraft.

Flydubai firms order for up to 225 737 MAXs

Dubai-based hybrid carrier flydubai firmed its order for 175 Boeing 737 MAX aircraft—including options for an additional 50 MAXs—Dec. 21, a $27 billion list price booking that Boeing claims as the “largest single-aisle order [by number of aircraft and total value] in Middle East history.”

Five standout themes from 2017

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As 2017 draws to a close, here are five themes that have stood out in European aviation during the last 12 months.

New owner of Italy’s Blue Panorama looks toward growth
SAS starts operations under Irish AOC
Air Seychelles appoints interim CEO
Pegasus Airlines converts options on 25 A321neos
EasyJet Europe fleet grows to 28 aircraft
FedEx: $775 million FY2Q profit offset by cyberattack effects
Germany’s Condor adds more capacity to fill NIKI gap
Spirit Airlines to launch new Ecuador, Haiti routes in 2018
Superjet SSJ100 flies with new wingtips
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