China Eastern to become C919 launch customer

China Eastern Airlines is expected to become the launch customer of the Chinese-produced 150-seat C919, according to a cooperation framework agreement signed at the Zhuhai Air Show Nov. 1.

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China’s Donghai Airlines finalizes Boeing 787-9 order

Shenzhen-based Donghai Airlines has finalized an order for five Boeing 787-9s, valued at $1.32 billion at list prices.  

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SaudiGulf Airlines begins operations

SaudiGulf Airlines has launched operations, triggering the next stage in the liberalization of Saudi Arabia’s domestic flight market.

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Canada’s WestJet posts $89 million 3Q net profit

Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet reported a third-quarter net profit of C$116 million ($88.6 million), a 13.9% increase compared to a C$101.8 million net income in 3Q 2015.

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China’s CDP Leasing selects CFM LEAP-1A engine to power A320neos

China Development Bank (CDP) Leasing has chosen CFM International’s LEAP-1A engines for its first batch of Airbus A320neos.

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Bags and baggage

Karen Walker

ATW recently polled readers on this website on what they define as a “serious delay” in the delivery of their checked baggage. The result, though not scientific, indicates one of the problems the US Department of Transportation faces if it tries to define and regulate this aspect of airline operations.

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Emotional baggage

Victoria Moores

What will it take to make people leave their hand luggage behind in an evacuation situation, where delays cost lives?

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• Bombardier identifies CRJ900 customer
• Garuda Indonesia reports 3Q net profit of $19.6 million
• Icelandair posts stable 3Q performance
• Jazeera Airways 3Q profits down 27% on falling yields
• Eurowings cabin crew union postpones two-day strike
• EasyJet, pilots reach agreement on fatigue proposal
• Southwest flight attendants ratify two-year contract
• TAP Portugal rolls out new Airbus cabins
• Air China to test GEE IFE system on commercial 777 flights
• Connectivity-Nov. 1, 2016

Investigators probe American CF6 engine failure

Accident investigators are puzzling over the causes of the first-ever failure of a second-stage high-pressure (HP) turbine stage on a GE Aviation CF6-80C2 engine, which experienced an uncontained release of debris during the Oct. 28 takeoff run of an American Airlines Boeing 767-300ER from Chicago O’Hare International Airport.

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Airlines Have Wide Latitude For Meeting ICAO Tracking Requirements

Airlines have options to meet new aircraft tracking requirements.

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Poll Question

The UK government’s proposal to build a third runway at London Heathrow to open in 2025 is:

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