DOT denies Norwegian UK temporary authority to fly to the US

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has dismissed Norwegian UK’s request for an exemption to fly to the US while DOT reviews the Norwegian Air Shuttle subsidiary’s application for a permanent foreign air carrier permit.

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Austrian Airlines to cancel 300 flights in July, August amid pilot shortage

Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines will cancel 300 flights in July and August because of the ongoing integration of 17 Embraer E-195s into its fleet and related pilot trainings.

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LOT Polish Airlines places its first upgraded 737-400 in service

LOT Polish Airlines, which recently completed a cabin upgrade in its Boeing 737-400s, placed the first of three newly modernized aircraft into service on its Warsaw-London Heathrow route June 27.

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King Power group takes control of Thai AirAsia

Thailand-based duty-free conglomerate King Power International Group purchased a 39% shareholding in low-cost carrier Thai AirAsia (TAA) in June, giving it a controlling stake.

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Construction begins on India’s new regional jet facility

Construction has begun on a new aircraft assembly plant in India to build an 80-seat regional commercial jet.

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• Thomson Airways receives its first Boeing 787-9
• Singapore Airlines to launch Canberra international service
• Asia-Pacific sees 2.8% passenger growth in May
• Tibet Airlines takes first A330
• Aeroflot Group reports passenger traffic up 11.5% in January-May
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AerCap president sees continued strong demand on operating leases

Ireland-based lessor AerCap has experienced strong demand as low fuel prices have boosted airlines into record-making profits, creating a need for additional aircraft, according to AerCap president and CCO Philip Scruggs.

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Farnborough 2016 attendees can expect fewer big airliner order announcements, but a higher profile from suppliers and governments.

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