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July 2, 2019

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EASA brings VTOL operations a step closer in Europe

Helen Massy-Beresford

The European Union Air Safety Agency (EASA) brought the roll-out of commercial vertical takeoff and landing (VTOL) flights one step closer July 2 with the release of a special condition to enable the safe operation of hybrid and electric VTOL aircraft.




Fastjet CEO to step down, return to Mango Airlines

Alan Dron

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African LCC fastjet CEO Nico Bezuidenhout will leave the company at the end of September after three years to rejoin his previous company, South African LCC Mango Airlines, to lead its turnaround program.

Analysts revise MAX outlook on extended grounding, delivery halts

Michael Bruno

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Momentum from the Paris Air Show is fading, and Wall Street analysts are quickly taking a sobering financial view of the Boeing 737 MAX issue now that an extended grounding of the aircraft and halt in deliveries could drag into the fourth quarter, at least.



Researchers warn of contrail impact on climate

Graham Warwick

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The climate impact from aircraft contrails will triple by 2050, increasing faster than aviation can reduce its carbon emissions, a new study by researchers at German aerospace center DLR concludes.

A4A, IATA join forces on flying’s green messaging

Karen Walker

US airline lobbying organization A4A has joined with IATA to communicate the environmental and sustainable efforts initiated by commercial aviation and explain why flying is a responsible transport choice.


Russia-Czech Republic route dispute cancels some flights

Polina Montag-Girmes

Russia’s Aeroflot Airline and Ural Airlines were forced to cancel or delay flights to Prague July 2 because of an unsolved dispute over Trans-Siberian rights between Russia and Czech Republic.

Singapore, Maldives sign Open Skies agreement to boost services

Chen Chuanren

The governments of Singapore and Maldives signed an Open Skies agreement July 1 to expand connectivity between two countries.

Other News

Atlas COO Dietrich to succeed Flynn as president and CEO
Fiji Airways suspends Adelaide route; Korean Air ceases Fiji flights
Recaro targets business-class seat segment



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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: EC's clear message to the US: Don't mess with Air Italy
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Photo Galleries

Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines' new lounges at Istanbul Airport
Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show

Video: United Technologies exec: Hybrid-electric power for commercial aviation closer than you think
Video: Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos updates ATW on partnership strategy
Video: ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli talks on ATR 42-600 STOL version
Video: NAC chairman Martin Moller details ATR order plan
Video: Embraer’s John Slattery says company is ‘on target’
Video: AirBaltic CEO sees A321XLR opening up new long-haul opportunities


Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries May 2019 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders May 2019 
Paris Air Show June 17-20, 2019 Firm Orders & Commitments


Events

CAPA Canada Aviation Summit
September 9-10, 2019, Winnipeg, Canada
Aero-Engines Europe
September 11-12, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey                 
CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit
September 16-17, 2019, Curaçao
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 16-18, 2019, Toulouse, France
World Routes 2019
September 21-24, 2019, Adelaide, Australia      
MRO Asia-Pacific
Featuring Aero-Engines
September 24-26, 2019, Singapore

Partnership Events