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February 15, 2019

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EU, UK issue more no-deal Brexit guidance for air transport

Alan Dron

Both the European Union (EU) and the UK have announced measures designed to smooth air transport connections in the event of the UK departing the bloc in six weeks’ time (Brexit) without a deal.


Air Canada posts 4Q loss on currency exchange

Sean Broderick

Air Canada posted a net loss of C$231 million ($174.3 million) in the fourth quarter, as foreign-exchange losses cost the carrier C$262 million more than in the year-earlier period, when it posted a net profit of C$8 million.

China Airlines, pilots reach deal to end week-long strike

Chen Chuanren

The seven-day strike by Taiwan’s China Airlines’ (CAL) pilots ended Feb. 14, as the airline met most demands by pilots, represented by the Taoyuan Pilots Union, on better fatigue management on long-haul flights and better benefits.

Finnair 2018 net profit down 11%; to slow expansion after record year

Alan Dron

Finnair foresees its expansion slowing in 2019, but continues to aim for sustainable profit growth, the company’s CEO said Feb. 15.

Jet Airways’ restructuring plan could see banks take majority share

Adrian Schofield

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India’s Jet Airways is seeking approval of a restructuring plan that will see a consortium of creditor banks become the airline’s majority owner.

Malaysia Airlines launches pilgrimage arm Amal

Chen Chuanren

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Malaysia Airlines Group (MAG) officially launched a pilgrimage airline, Amal, on Feb. 13, after seeing a large market for Umrah and Hajj pilgrimage flight services in Southeast Asia. 

FAA gives Vietnam a category 1 safety rating

Adrian Schofield

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The FAA has assigned Vietnam a category 1 safety rating, opening the way for Vietnamese carriers to begin service to the US.

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Turkmenistan Airlines working on safety improvements
Ryanair’s product improvements include annual premium bundle
Ukraine to bring safety oversight to EASA-compliant level
Gulf Air opens vacation routes to Malaga, Salalah
LOT aims to create Budapest hub

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Adieu, A380
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Is Europe at a turning point?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Exclusive photos of Air Astana's E190 E2 in 'snow leopard' livery
Gallery: Airbus unveils first ANA A380 in sea turtle livery

ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018 
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Full-Year 2018     
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Full-Year 2018 

Events

SpeedNews 33rd Annual Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (ASC)
March 4-6, 2019, Beverly Hills, CA
Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10, 2019,  Atlanta, GA  

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