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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

November 7, 2016

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China lessor orders up to 40 COMAC ARJ21-700s

The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) has received an order from China Aerospace Leasing for 20 firm and 20 options of ARJ21-700 aircraft at the Zhuhai Air Show.

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Uzbekistan Airways to order three more Boeing 787s

Uzbekistan Airways will order three additional Boeing 787s, the carrier said Nov. 5 while taking delivery of a second 787-8 from a previous contract.

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Southwest pilots ratify new labor contract after 4+ years of talks

Southwest Airlines pilots have voted by an 84%-16% margin to ratify a new labor contract, ending more than four years of sometimes contentious negotiations.

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Geneva Airport - Your high yield market
Gateway to the world's most "international" city, with many international organizations, multinationals, luxury goods manufacturers and private banks. A high proportion of premium traffic makes it an extremely profitable destination for airlines.
In addition to a marketing package and a rebate for new routes, Geneva Airport offers also an incentive scheme for traffic growth.

LOT Polish Airlines to acquire 49% in Nordicaâs Regional Jet

LOT Polish Airlines has agreed to acquire a 49% stake in Estonian flag carrier Nordica’s Regional Jet subsidiary as the Polish flag carrier aims to strengthen its presence in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).

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Air Canada 3Q net profit up 76%; 3Q capacity up 21%

Montreal-based Air Canada reported a third-quarter 2016 net profit of C$768 million ($586.6 million), up 75.7% over net income of C$437 million in the 2015 September quarter, as the carrier continues to aggressively grow.

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DOT tentatively approves Aeromexico-Delta joint venture

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing to approve antitrust immunity (ATI) for the joint venture (JV) between Delta Air Lines and Aeromexico—but with conditions including the divestiture of slots at Mexico City and New York JFK.

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Kuwait Airways plans path to the future

The unveiling of Kuwait Airways’ new livery on a Boeing 777 in October was just the physical manifestation of a major change in the Arab carrier’s future course, CCO Philip Saunders said Nov. 7 on the sidelines of the World Travel Market exhibition in London.