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January 24, 2018

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Bombardier, Embraer debate E190-E2 range in trade dispute

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Bombardier has made a last-ditch attempt to reopen the US investigation into pricing of the CSeries, but may have been misled by reporting on the increased range Embraer is now quoting for the E190-E2.


New easyJet CEO’s strategy includes management revamp, data push

Victoria Moores

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Johan Lundgren, the new CEO of UK LCC easyJet, has axed the role of CCO and is prioritizing data after two months leading the airline.

Wizz Air CFO: Booming market keeps struggling carriers alive

Alan Dron

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Wizz Air’s Central and Eastern European backyard will continue to provide strong growth for the LCC, but market strength is providing a lifeline for some airlines that should no longer still be in business, CFO Iain Wetherall said Jan. 24. 


Argentine startup Flybondi to launch operations Jan. 26

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New Argentine startup Flybondi plans to grow its fleet to around 30 aircraft by the end of 2021 as the ultra-LCC prepares for its first commercial flight.

Japan Airlines appoints new president

Japan Airlines (JAL) has announced a transition in its senior leadership, which sees Yuji Akasaka appointed as the carrier’s next president.


ATR hopes to continue Iranian business

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR is hopeful that worsening relations between the US administration and Iran will not hinder its business relationship with Tehran.

Analysis: Elwell takes over at FAA as reauthorization fight heats up

Aaron Karp

Dan Elwell, who flew Boeing 757s, 767s, DC-10s and MD-80s over a 16-year commercial pilot career with American Airlines, heads into an uncertain flight path as he takes the captain’s seat at FAA.

Other News

Qatar Airways to receive first Airbus A350-1000 in February
China Express Airlines wins IPO approval for fleet expansion
Avolon reassures industry over parent HNA Group’s liquidity issues
GECAS steadies the course, eyes consolidation in 2018
Norwegian CFO: Major investment will bring rewards
Air Seychelles to axe key Paris route, aircraft & jobs
Aircraft Briefs-Jan. 24, 2018

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Asia’s Year of Transformation

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Region’s airlines look to build on profitability plans

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Media reaction to ‘safest year’ for airlines is telling 
ATW AirKarp Blog: Best laid plans… 
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: All that glitters...
ATW On the Mark Blog: Emirates to the A380 rescue

Polls

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Will Boeing acquire a stake in Embraer to counter the Airbus-Bombardier CSeries tie-up?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: This Week in Photos: Jan. 22-26, 2018 
ATW Photo Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After
Gallery: Latest developments in cabin interiors

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airline Financial Results 2017
World Airline Financial Results 4Q 2017
ATR Orders: 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 4Q and full-year 2017  
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries December 2017    
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders December 2017    
Airbus and Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

Aero-Engines Americas
January 31 – February 1, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL  
MRO Latin America

February 14-15, 2018, Panama City, Panama
Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 1, 2018, Washington DC
MRO East Asia
March 7-8 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam
SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference

March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
ATW Airline Awards 
March 27, 2018, Dublin, Ireland
MRO Americas
April 10-12, Orlando, FL   
 
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