COMAC C919 launches third flight

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The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has flown its C919 aircraft for the third time—five weeks after its second flight, and 26 weeks after the first flight.

Aircraft leasing veteran Knittel named Airbus Americas CEO

Airbus has named Jeff Knittel, a longtime veteran of the commercial aircraft leasing business, as the new chairman and CEO of Airbus Americas.

Singapore Airlines increases profit as yield stabilizes

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Singapore Airlines’ (SIA) profitability has improved dramatically, and the carrier sees welcoming signs of yield headaches potentially easing.

World Travel Market: British Airways promises better standards for passengers

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British Airways (BA) will retain its first-class cabins, but will not go the way of US airlines in effectively having three classes of passengers on its domestic and short-haul services, BA CEO Alex Cruz said.

ATC managers urged to get on board with digital

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The air traffic management (ATM) industry has been urged to ensure new digital technologies are introduced not only safely, but in ways that improve safety performance.

American asks investors to believe its wealth is sustainable

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Chairman and CEO Doug Parker is confident American will continue to produce annual profits averaging $5 billion. But will investors believe it?

Cathay & Qatar: Who wins?

Karen Walker

At first glance, it’s difficult to see the gains that Qatar Airways’ stake in Cathay Pacific Airways brings to either airline. But dig deeper and there may be advantages that emerge from this new Chinese-Arab aviation relationship.

Brussels Airlines to operate long-haul flights for Eurowings
Market demand growth lifts Spring Airlines’ 3Q net profit 48%
VivaAerobus 3Q net profit up 33% as passengers, load factor surge
IndiGo to reach 1,000 flights per day in December
Lufthansa Aviation Training begins fleet renewal with Cirrus aircraft
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The Personal Touch

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How new technology is making onboard customer service more individual.

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