Bumping incident spurs Chicago Department of Aviation policy changes

The Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) has placed four employees on leave and made policy changes, including placing restrictions on security officers boarding aircraft, in the aftermath of the United Airlines passenger bumping incident at Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

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Italy approves bridge loan to keep Alitalia operating until November

The Italian council of ministers has approved a €600 million ($655 million) emergency bridge loan for Alitalia, which should secure operations until November.

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IATA DG de Juniac defends overbooking, warns against regulation

IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac warned against “more heavy-handed government oversight” in the aftermath of the United Airlines bumping incident.

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Air France-KLM widens net loss in 1Q

Air France-KLM has reported a €216 million ($236 million) first-quarter net loss, widened from a €155 million loss in the year-ago period.

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COMAC C919 first flight pushed up to May 5

The maiden flight of the C919, China's first domestically built large passenger jet, is scheduled for May 5, the Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) said in a state news agency Xinhua report.

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Qantas forecasts strong fiscal year profit

Australian flag carrier Qantas is forecasting another strong profit for its fiscal year through June 30, as international market conditions faced by the carrier improve.

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Building from Strength

Tilden steers Alaska through its transcontinental expansion.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: US lawmakers are angry, but want airlines to self-regulate
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