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June 14, 2017

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EasyJet takes first Airbus A320neo

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has received its first Airbus A320neo, kicking off deliveries from an order for 130 of the re-engined twinjets.

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Qatar Airways CEO Al Baker asks ICAO to step in

Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker has called on ICAO to step in to the diplomatic rift between Qatar and the Gulf states that have closed their airspace to Qatar Airways.

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EasyJet to offer passengers VIP handling option at London Luton

UK low-cost carrier easyJet is rolling out a new premium ancillary product, where passengers can board from the private jet terminal at London Luton Airport for a £475 ($604) fee.

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Allegiant Air to lease 13 A320s from ALAFCO

Ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Allegiant Air has signed a 12-year lease with Kuwait-based ALAFCO Aviation Lease and Finance Co. for 13 Airbus A320s.

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Munich Airport CEO to head ACI Europe

Munich Airport president and CEO Michael Kerkloh has been elected president of Airports Council International (ACI), the umbrella organization of Europe’s international airports.

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Other News

EgyptAir to resume flights to Japan
Air Astana begins first Frankfurt service
IT & Distribution Briefs-June 14, 2017

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Icelandair CEO: Transatlantic business remains a challenge

Icelandair continues to grow on transatlantic routes, but the carrier’s expansion is affected by capacity limits at its Reykjavik hub and increasing competition from low-cost carriers (LCCs).

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LOT CEO: Warsaw airport capacity limits affect growth

LOT Polish Airlines could see its rapid growth pace slow down as Warsaw Chopin Airport reaches capacity.

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Webinars

SITA-ATW Baggage Webinar
Thursday, June 15, 2017
11:00 am ET/16:00 LIS/17:00 CET/19:00 AUH/23:00 SIN

The webinar will explore the latest trends in baggage tracking and which technology the industry is investing in as it prepares for a step-change in handling by June 2018. Also, find out the current statistics for mishandled bags.

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Air Transport World magazine

Adapting to Change

New Singapore Airlines is staying competitive.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Walsh’s meltdown over the BA meltdown
ATW AirKarp Blog: Trump’s withdrawal from Paris is bad news for the ICAO emissions deal
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Airlines need Brexit answers. Soon.

Polls

Poll Question

Which aircraft maker is winning the WTO government subsidies battle?

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Photo Galleries

Photo Gallery: This Week in Aviation-June 12-16, 2017
Video: Embraer E195-E2 Eagle paint scheme
Gallery: Irkut MC-21’s first flight
Gallery: Latest developments in cabin interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Data

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders May 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries May 2017
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2017

 

Events

Aero-Engines Europe
September 13-14, 2017, Madrid, Spain
SpeedNews 22nd Annual Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (BGA)
October 4-5, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Airline Engineering & Maintenance: North America

October 18-19, 2017, Miami, FL

Partnership Events