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December 19, 2018

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European Commission offers no-deal Brexit contingency plan

Kerry Reals

Contingency proposals put forward by the European Commission would only guarantee the temporary continuation of “basic” point-to-point air transport services between the UK and the European Union (EU), in the event of a no-deal Brexit.


Air Austral, Air Madagascar & Kenya Airways finalize partnership

Victoria Moores

Indian Ocean carriers Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed a “privileged partnership agreement” with Kenya Airways, firming up an MOU that was formed between the three airlines in July.

Turkish Airlines delays move to Istanbul New Airport

Kurt Hofmann

Turkish Airlines—originally scheduled to move from its Istanbul Ataturk hub to Istanbul New Airport (INA) by the end of the year—has postponed the change until March 2019, according to local media reports.


Virgin Atlantic continues to review Flybe takeover

Victoria Moores

UK long-haul carrier Virgin Atlantic is continuing to evaluate a possible takeover of UK regional airline Flybe, although a deal has not yet been reached.

Alitalia buys back ownership of frequent flyer program

Victoria Moores

Alitalia has bought back a 75% stake in its MilleMiglia frequent flyer program (FFP) from Etihad Airways, returning the Italian carrier to 100% ownership of its loyalty scheme.


Emirates, South African Airways to expand strategic partnership

Kurt Hofmann

Dubai-based Emirates Airline and South African Airways (SAA) are expanding their strategic cooperation, as they work toward bringing more synergies to their respective route networks.

Air Kiribati to boost fleet, connectivity with Embraer E-Jets order

Adrian Schofield

The small Pacific Island nation of Kiribati has ordered two Embraer E190-E2s, which will be used to expand the capabilities of flag carrier Air Kiribati.

Other News

Sweden airports want mandatory biofuel requirement
Budapest Airport secures $226 million loan
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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Brexit teeters on chaos and still no air transport plan
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Putting promises into action

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

Gallery: Exclusive look at TAP Air Portugal's first A330neo

Gallery: Singapore Airlines’ world's longest A350-900ULR flight to New York

Gallery: New terminal at Muscat International Airport
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 3Q 2018  
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders October 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries October 2018

Events

2019 
MRO Latin America 
January 16-17, 2019, Cancun, Mexico  
Aero-Engines Americas
January 29-30, 2019, Dallas TX
MRO Middle East
Summit: February 10, 2019
Expo: February 11-12, 2019

Dubai, UAE
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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