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November 1, 2017

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Alaska, Virgin America pilots’ pay increases under joint contract

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Alaska Airlines and Virgin America pilots began working under a new, joint labor contract Nov. 1, following a binding arbitration ruling that settled pay and benefits issues.


Difficult pricing environment, rising costs shrink US airline profits

PREMIUM ARTICLE

US airlines are past the peak of their current cycle of profitability and urgently seeking cost savings as expense increases outpace revenue gains, Airlines for America (A4A) chief economist John Heimlich said.

Japan’s ANA, JAL boost full-year profit guidance on strong performance

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Japan’s two major airlines have boosted their profit guidance for the fiscal year through March 31, in part because of strong performance on their international networks.


British Airways, cabin crew settle dispute

One of the longest-running industrial disputes in UK aviation history has been resolved, after British Airways (BA) cabin crew voted to accept a pay increase.

WestJet changes Boeing order to include 737-10; 3Q net profit up 19.4%

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Calgary-based LCC WestJet has modified its Boeing commitments to include the 737-10 model, the airline told analysts during its third-quarter earnings call Oct. 31.


Monarch administrators seek slots clarity

The administrators of UK leisure carrier Monarch Airlines—which entered into administration Oct. 2—are scheduled in court next week to determine whether the carrier still has allocation powers over its airport slots.

Other News

IAG to finalize Level plan by year-end
Swedish regional NextJet regains full AOC
SkyWork Airlines receives unlimited operating license after suspension
Qatar Airways to finish widebody Qsuite conversion by end of 2018
Kenya Airways suspends Hong Kong, Hanoi services
MRO Briefs-Nov. 1, 2017


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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Planes, Politics & Protectionism
ATW AirKarp Blog: Airbus-Bombardier CSeries shocker: First Thoughts
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Democratic route development

Polls

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Photo Galleries

Video: Sabre’s John Samuel talks about IATA’s New Distribution Capability
Video: ATW speaks with Dubai Airports CEO Paul Griffiths at the IATA World Passenger Symposium
Gallery: On board Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB delivery flight
Gallery: Delta Air Line’s A350-900 debut
Gallery: Airbus A330neo maiden flight

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airport Traffic September 2017
World Airline Financial Results 3Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders September 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries September 2017

Webinars

2017 Passenger IT Trends Survey: Explore ID Management of the Future

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There is a clear opportunity for airlines and airports alike to offer Identity Management services that will improve the travel experience, but they must make sure that those services are simple enough to be used by a large proportion of travelers.

Events

Airline E&M Middle East
January 22, 2018, Dubai UAE
MRO Middle East Exhibition

January 23-24, 2018, Dubai UAE  
Aero-Engines Americas
January 31 – February 1, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL  
MRO Latin America

February 14-15, 2018, Panama City, Panama
MRO East Asia

March 7 - 8 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam
SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference

March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
 
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