Brazil clears Qatar Airways-LATAM tie-up, but wary of LATAM-IAG JV

Conselho Administrativo de Defesa Econômica (CADE), Brazil’s competition authority, has approved Qatar Airways’ investment in LATAM Airlines Group, but the regulator has also expressed misgivings about LATAM’s proposed joint venture (JV) with International Airlines Group (IAG).

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Republic plans Chapter 11 emergence in 1Q 2017

Indianapolis-based regional airline operator Republic Airways Holdings plans to emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the 2017 first quarter, the company said in a plan of reorganization filed with a federal bankruptcy court in New York.

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Trio of UAV incidents reported over London

Three cases of close encounters between unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) and airliners heading for London Heathrow Airport were recorded in three consecutive days in July, according to the UK Airprox Board.

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Asia-Pacific carriers continue growth but wary of uncertain economy

Nervousness and uncertainty about the global economy and intense competition are giving leaders of Asia-Pacific carriers cause for concern even though the region is maintaining a fast-growth track in terms of passengers carried.

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Asia-Pacific turboprop safety forum hopes to grow participants

Facilitators of an Asia-Pacific initiative that brings together turboprop aircraft operators in the region to share safety issues and best practices hope to bring in more airline and manufacturer participants in 2017.

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Smooth flying on a Cathay A350 to Manila

Karen Walker

A nice surprise awaited me yesterday as I connected from Hong Kong to a Cathay Pacific flight bound for Manila. At the gate was an Airbus A350.

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Rolls-Royce: Cost-cutting program making ‘significant progress’
Europe takes Croatia to court over Eurocontrol
Emirates takes delivery of new generation A380s, Boeing 777s
Boeing proposes new Gatwick commercial maintenance hangar
Air Europa, NAC complete Embraer E195 sale and leaseback deal
Etihad Cargo steps up European links
Mexico’s Interjet to establish SSJ100 competence center
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China Eastern to become aviation investment company

China Eastern Airlines Group said it proposes to become an aviation investment company, assisting in the reorganization of the Chinese industry.

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Man of Action

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

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Will the incoming Trump administration restrict Gulf carriers’ access to the US market?

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ATW News Gallery: This Week in Aviation-Nov. 14-18
Gallery: Air Astana takes first A320neo
Gallery: Lufthansa 737 final flight
Gallery: An inside look at Aeromexico’s innovative new Boeing 787-9s
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

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

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