Etihad & Lufthansa sign cooperation agreement

Etihad Airways and Lufthansa signed a multi-faceted commercial partnership agreement Wednesday that will see the two companies cooperate via codeshares and across catering and MRO services.

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United, Avianca in strategic partnership talks

Chicago-based United Airlines and Colombia’s Avianca Holdings are engaged in negotiations to “deepen the companies’ commercial and strategic relations,” United said in a statement.

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Bombardier, CityJet finalize agreement for up to 10 CRJ900s

Bombardier and Irish regional CityJet finalized a conditional purchase agreement for six CRJ900s plus four options, which was previously announced Jan. 24.

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Allegiant Air posts $220 million 2016 net profit

Las Vegas-based Allegiant Travel Co., parent of ultra-low-cost carrier Allegiant Air, reported a $219.5 million net profit for 2016, down 0.4% from $220.4 million in 2015.

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SAS Scandinavian Airlines looks southwest in search for new bases

SAS Scandinavian Airlines’ focus on frequent travelers appears to be paying off, but more needs to be done to cut costs in an increasingly competitive environment, according to president and CEO Rickard Gustafson.

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• Amazon to establish Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky air hub
• Flydubai reports $8.6 million profit in 2016
• Sweden’s BRA operates first ATR biofuel flight
• Pratt & Whitney names new commercial engines head
• IATA: Air cargo traffic up 3.8% in 2016 after 2H rebound
• MRO Briefs-Feb. 1, 2017

American Airlines says China blocks Beijing slots

Dallas/Fort Worth-based American Airlines is calling for the US Department of Transportation (DOT) not to renew Air China’s route authority for a Beijing-Houston flight until the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) gives American slots for its planned Los Angeles-Beijing flights.

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Lease not Less: Aircraft Leasing Business Sees Growth

Numerous aircraft leasing transactions have closed over the last year, despite a crowded field of competitors, allowing lessors to remain bullish for this sector of the industry despite some nagging concerns.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Alitalia, the airline that broke the camel’s back?
ATW AirKarp Blog: ‘Basic economy’ is a reasonable business decision for airlines
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Board games

Poll Question

Should airline flight crew members be exempted from President Trump’s travel ban on nationals from seven countries?

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Gallery: This Week in Pictures-Jan. 30-Feb. 3, 2017 
Gallery: Iran Air takes first A321
Gallery: Lufthansa Group goes digital
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

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