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ATW Daily News

December 19, 2016


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Boeing to cut more commercial jobs in 2017 following 8% 2016 reduction

Boeing anticipates its Commercial Airplanes unit’s workforce will be reduced by 8% by the end of 2016 compared to January, and it is planning additional employee reductions in the unit in 2017, which could include involuntary layoffs.

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Brazil to initiate WTO challenge against Canada over CSeries

Brazil will formally initiate settlement dispute proceedings against Canada at the World Trade Organization (WTO) over alleged subsidies provided to Bombardier, particularly government investment in the CSeries program.

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Iran Air: Airbus contract finalized; A380s dropped

Iran Air has finalized its aircraft order agreement with Airbus, but has cut 12 A380s from the order for more than 100 aircraft, the airline’s CEO told Iran’s Mehr News Agency.

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Airberlin names Thomas Winkelmann CEO

Airberlin has named Thomas Winkelmann as its new CEO, effective Feb. 1, 2017. He will replace Stefan Pichler.

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Etihad cuts staff numbers as conditions deteriorate

In an indication that steadily tightening global economic conditions are hitting even the most prominent airlines, Etihad Airways has announced it intends to reduce staff numbers.

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Other News


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SAS defers delivery of its first A350

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has deferred delivery of its first Airbus A350 from 2018 to 2019, pushing back some of its prepayment commitments.

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Air Transport World magazine

Man of Action

IATA’s new chief focuses on speed, removing barriers to free trade & movement.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa & Etihad: From enemies to partners
ATW AirKarp Blog: Good news for US airlines on unit revenue
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Don’t hold your breath…
 

Polls

Poll Question

Which of these would you most likely use on an airliner of the future?

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Photo Galleries

NEW! Gallery: Airbus widebody modular cabin concept
Gallery: Southwest begins Havana service
Gallery: An exclusive look at Star Alliance’s new Rio de Janeiro lounge
Video: airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss speaks at the CS300 ceremony
Exclusive Video: ATW’s exclusive interview with airBaltic CEO Martin Gauss
Gallery: United rolls out new Polaris business-class
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Data

Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Year-to-Date: November 2016
Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Year-to-Date: November 2016
World Airline Financial Results: 3d Quarter 2016 Roundup

Events

MRO Latin America
January 25-26, 2017, Cancun, Mexico
Aero Engines Americas
February 2-3, 2017, San Antonio, TX
MRO Middle East

February 8-9, 2017, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE
MRO East Asia

March 8-9, 2017, Seoul, South Korea
Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (co-located with Aerospace Raw Materials & Manufacturers Supply Chain Conference (RMC)
March 13-15, 2017, Beverly Hills, CA
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards
 
March 28th, 2017, New York, NY