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January 28, 2019

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Delta postpones Airbus A220 launch to Feb. 7

Bill Carey

Delta Air Lines has postponed entry into service of its new Airbus A220-100s because FAA approvals were held up by the 35-day shutdown of US government agencies.


Flybe confirms shareholder bid to oust chairman

Victoria Moores

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UK regional carrier Flybe has voiced the board’s “full confidence” in chairman Simon Laffin, after key shareholder Hosking Partners demanded Laffin’s removal and a probe into Flybe’s sale process.

Airbus A330-900 gains ETOPS approval beyond 180 min.

Jens Flottau

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Airbus is offering the A330-900 widebody with a 285-min. extended range operations (ETOPS) capability following certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).

AirAsia reports strong growth across all subsidiaries in 2018

Chen Chuanren

The AirAsia family of airlines, consisting of AirAsia Berhad, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia India and AirAsia Japan all saw strong growth in fourth-quarter (4Q) 2018, as well as full-year 2018, ended Dec. 31.

China Eastern president Ma Xulun named China Southern chairman

Bradley Perrett

China Eastern Airlines president Ma Xulun will leave that post to become chairman and president of China Southern Airlines, the Chinese government has announced.

American opens new maintenance hangar at Chicago O’Hare

Jack Wittman & Lee Ann Shay

American Airlines is expanding its operation at Chicago O’Hare International (ORD)—from gates and a dozen new destinations to maintenance operations.

Boeing unveils flexible 777X cabin design

Guy Norris

Amid preparations for the rollout and first flight of the 777-9, Boeing has unveiled the first details of the all-new interior design for the 777X, which is scheduled to enter service in 2020.

Other News

CEO: Austrian Airlines plans for single long-haul fleet
Lufthansa opens travel innovation center in Singapore
Condor opens Düsseldorf maintenance base
Munich Airport eyes growth as Lufthansa’s hub to Asia
Lufthansa Aviation Training to expand Vienna training center

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How the merged Alaska Airlines and Virgin America is paying dividends

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Alaska takes next steps in Virgin America integration

Sean Broderick

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With Virgin America in the fold, Alaska Airlines says the merger’s benefits are set to take off.

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Polls

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: The consequences for aviation of government failure
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Drone disruption

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Exclusive photos of Air Astana's E190 E2 in 'snow leopard' livery
Gallery: Airbus unveils first ANA A380 in sea turtle livery

Gallery: Exclusive look at TAP Air Portugal's first A330neo

Gallery: Singapore Airlines’ world's longest A350-900ULR flight to New York

Gallery: New terminal at Muscat International Airport
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Full-Year 2018     
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Full-Year 2018 

Events

2019 
MRO Middle East
Summit: February 10, 2019
Expo: February 11-12, 2019

Dubai, UAE
SpeedNews 33rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (ASC)
March 4-6, 2019, Beverly Hills, CA
Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10, 2019,  Atlanta, GA  

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