Delta, WestJet sign MOU to form US-Canada transborder JV

Delta Air Lines and Canada’s WestJet have signed a preliminary MOU to form a joint venture (JV) that will include coordinated schedules and pricing on US-Canada transborder flights.

Nielsen sworn in as US homeland security secretary

Kirstjen Nielsen, formerly the White House deputy chief of staff and US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) chief of staff, was sworn in as the new US homeland security secretary.

Level to use OpenSkies’ French AOC

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International Airlines Group (IAG) long-haul LCC Level will take over the French air operator’s certificate (AOC) of premium carrier OpenSkies, when Level starts operating from Paris Orly in July 2018.

EasyJet to begin Germany flights in January

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UK LCC easyJet will launch flights in four German markets in January, as it picks up routes formerly served by now-bankrupt airberlin.

IATA expects solid cargo growth to continue in 2018

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The air freight market remains on track for 2018, following the strongest year of growth since the global economic crisis rebound of 2010.

Three US airlines to restrict certain smart luggage from cargo holds

Three US airlines have issued restrictions on certain “smart bags”—recently introduced high-tech luggage powered by lithium batteries—as checked-in baggage.

IATA: Africa remains the weakest region in the airline business
KLM faces cabin crew strike in January
Primera Air takes two more Boeing 737 MAX 9s
American Airlines to retrofit overhead bins on A321 fleet
DHL Express takes delivery of first new A330 converted freighter
CALC takes first A320neo for Frontier Airlines
ATR 72-600 FFS receives EASA certification
MRO Briefs-Dec. 6, 2017

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Gallery: This Week in Aviation-Dec. 4-8, 2017
Dubai Air Show Gallery: Emirates debuts new 777 first-class cabin
Gallery: Onboard Emirates Airline’s 100^th A380
Gallery: On board Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB delivery flight
Gallery: Delta Air Line’s A350-900 debut
Gallery: Airbus A330neo maiden flight

Dubai Air Show 2017 Orders Roundup
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders October 2017
World Airport Traffic September 2017
World Airline Financial Results 3Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Bombardier Orders and Deliveries: January-September 2017

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