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June 24, 2019

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Border crisis, staffing shortage disrupt US Global Entry program

Ben Goldstein

US Customs and Border Protection will cancel some Global Entry program interviews through the end of the fiscal year as CBP officers are diverted to respond to a surge in migrant arrivals at the southwestern US border.



Eurowings to exit long-haul market, halts Brussels Airlines integration

Jens Flottau

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Following mounting losses and the June 16 profit warning, the Lufthansa Group announced sweeping changes for its Eurowings low-cost unit.

EVA Air cabin crew strike overshadows 787-10 delivery

Chen Chuanren

A strike by EVA Air cabin crews entered its fourth day June 24, causing widespread disruptions and overshadowing the delivery of the Taiwanese carrier’s first Boeing 787-10.


South Pacific carriers begin collaboration effort

Adrian Schofield

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Three members of the Association of South Pacific Airlines (ASPA)—Solomon Airlines, Nauru Airlines and Air Vanuatu—have launched a collaboration initiative in areas such as purchasing and safety, as they look for ways to address common business challenges.

Experimental eVTOL vertiport may come to Paris by 2024

Graham Warwick

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French airport operator Groupe ADP plans to install an experimental vertiport at one of its 10 Paris-area aerodrome locations to test all components of an urban air mobility (UAM) service that could be launched for the 2024 Summer Olympic Games, which will be hosted by Paris.


CEO: UIA to restructure Kiev hub model; has no interest in alliances

Kurt Hofmann

Ukraine International Airlines is reviewing its hub system at Kiev Boryspil International Airport to improve efficiency and optimize its network.

PARIS 2019: GECAS chief expects leasing sector consolidation

Sean Broderick

Paris Air Show 2019

The sprawling aircraft leasing community is bound to consolidate, though it is unlikely to get down to just a handful of players, the top executive of GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) said.


PARIS 2019: Ethiopian Airlines, Collins partner on Dash 8-400 MRO services

Sean Broderick

Paris Air Show 2019

A blossoming partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Collins Aerospace is broadening the airline’s already sizable MRO services business while helping the supplier gain a foothold in a region primed for growth. 



Other News

Pakistan International Airlines eyes digital services
Colombia’s Viva Air mines data to improve air travel
Vienna Airport reports passenger record for first five months
Qingdao Airlines takes sixth A320neo; Jiaodong airport nears completion
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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: PARIS 2019: Air transport industry confidence on display
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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show
Video: United Technologies exec: Hybrid-electric power for commercial aviation closer than you think
Video: Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos updates ATW on partnership strategy
Video: ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli talks on ATR 42-600 STOL version
Video: NAC chairman Martin Moller details ATR order plan
Video: Embraer’s John Slattery says company is ‘on target’
Video: AirBaltic CEO sees A321XLR opening up new long-haul opportunities


Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

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

Partnership Events