Emirates secures A380 production with 36-strong order

Emirates Airline has announced a $16 billion deal for up to 36 additional Airbus A380s, securing production of the aircraft type for another 10 years. 

Airbus to build A380 for another decade after Emirates deal

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Airbus said it will continue to build the A380 for at least another decade following a commitment from Emirates Airline to add at least 20 aircraft to its backlog.

American: New York-Chicago shuttle could lead to more shuttle routes

Aaron Karp

American Airlines is taking its northeast US shuttle product and placing it on the New York LaGuardia (LGA)-Chicago O’Hare (ORD) route from April 4 in what airline executives said could be a precursor to more shuttle offerings.

Ryanair’s UK pilot bases vote to accept pay increases

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Ryanair said all 15 of its UK pilot bases had voted in secret ballot to accept pay increases of up to 20%, including London Stansted Airport, which had previously rejected the offer of improved pay, with the increases to be paid in its January payroll.

Royal Jordanian adopts enhanced security measures on US-bound flights

Kurt Hofmann

Royal Jordanian has implemented additional security measures on flights to the US, from Jan. 18.

ULCC Spirit projects better 4Q 2017 RASM than expected
Hawaiian Airlines, Jetstar ink interline agreement
Incheon’s new terminal to improve Korean Air connections
Lufthansa implements ‘SmartDepart’ fast lanes in Munich
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