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ATW Daily News

October 18, 2017

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Airbus, Boeing in heated competition for big Delta narrowbody order

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said the airline will likely make a decision within the next 6-12 months on a “significant order” for either the Airbus A320neo or Boeing 737 MAX.

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Delta CEO ‘mystified’ by Boeing’s CSeries stance

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian said he believes the Airbus-Bombardier CSeries deal will “help minimize some of the political concerns” over Delta’s CSeries order, and reiterated that Delta will not pay any tariffs on the 75 CS100s it has on firm order.

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Alitalia administrators receive seven binding offers

Administrators at Italian carrier Alitalia have confirmed they have received seven offers for the airline’s assets, following the expiration of the extended Oct. 16 bid deadline.

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Embraer to deliver first E190-E2 in April 2018

Brazilian aircraft manufacturer Embraer has confirmed that it will deliver its first E190-E2 to Norwegian regional airline Widerøe, the type’s launch customer, in April 2018.

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Flybe gives profit warning on increased maintenance costs

UK-based regional airline Flybe has warned that its interim profits will be lower than expected, following an unexpected rise in maintenance costs in the first half of its financial year.

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Second US federal court blocks most of latest travel ban

A second US federal district court judge issued a block Oct. 17 on the Trump administration’s third travel ban, which had been scheduled to take effect Oct. 18.

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ATW Editor’s Blog

Planes, Politics & Protectionism

Karen Walker

It’s ironic that the US is seeing a surge in activity that smacks of protectionism under a Republican president; one who campaigned on his credentials as a businessman.

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Other News

ATCA 2017: Still seeking NextGen benefits
Russia’s MC-21-300 completes test flight from Irkutsk to Zhukovsky
SAS delays launch of Irish unit
Russia’s Nordavia and Red Wings to merge
Saudia plans hub growth with new Jeddah terminal
Etihad trials hand luggage-only fares
Volotea considers moving headquarters from Barcelona
HNA Group to invest in new digital tourism platform

Webinars

2017 Passenger It Trends Survey: Explore Id Management of the Future

NOW AVAILABLE ON DEMAND

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.

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Podcast

Protectionist Threat to Aviation?

Joe Anselmo, Karen Walker and Richard Aboulafia

Aviation Week & Space Technology

Teal Group’s Richard Aboulafia joins Aviation Week and ATW editors to discuss the ramifications of trade complaints by Boeing and US airlines.  

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2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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Air Transport World magazine

The New Digital Frontier

Airlines that are leveraging technology

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Monarch’s fragile wings
ATW AirKarp Blog: Airbus-Bombardier CSeries shocker: First Thoughts
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Democratic route development

Polls

Poll Question

Will more airlines buy the Bombardier CSeries now that Airbus is on the program?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Inside Saudi Arabian Airlines
Gallery: This Week in Aviation-Oct. 16-20, 2017
Gallery: Exclusive look inside Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport new terminal

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders September 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries September 2017

Events

MRO Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition
October 31-November 2, 2017, Singapore
Airline E&M Middle East

January 22, 2018, Dubai UAE
MRO Middle East Exhibition

January 23-24, 2018, Dubai UAE  

Partnership Events