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April 20, 2018

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FAA, EASA issue emergency directives for CFM56-7B inspections

Bill Carey and Sean Broderick

The FAA and European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) late April 20 issued emergency airworthiness directives (AD) calling for inspections of fan blades on CFM56-7B engines that power Boeing 737NGs.


Air France-KLM CEO consults with staff to end strikes

Helen Massy-Beresford

Air France-KLM CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac launched a new consultation with Air France staff, putting his own job on the line in a bid to put an end to an “impasse” of ongoing strikes and pay disputes at the French airline, which it says has cost an estimated €220 million ($270 million) to date.

IAG-Norwegian deal raises competition concerns for Barcelona El Prat

Helen Massy-Beresford

The Catalan Competition Authority (ACCO) said the International Airlines Group’s (IAG) possible purchase of Norwegian Air Shuttle would have to be analyzed in depth because it could involve risks for competition at Barcelona’s El Prat Airport.


US pilots against FAA proposal to study single-pilot cargo aircraft

Bill Carey

Premium Content

US pilot labor groups have spoken out against a provision of proposed FAA reauthorization legislation that would start research into single-piloted cargo aircraft.

Austrian Airlines unveils new livery

Kurt Hofmann

Lufthansa subsidiary Austrian Airlines will reveal a new branding May 15 when it rolls out its sixth Boeing 777-200ER in recognition of the carrier’s 60th anniversary.


ATW Editor’s Blog

Unions imperil Air France’s future

Karen Walker

Air France unions must realize the damage they are doing to their company, but do they understand how much they are jeopardizing their own futures and those of the other non-striking employees who make up the majority of Air France’s workforce?

Analysis

Creative cabin designs abound, but will they sell?

Karen Walker

Air Transport World

With record new-generation aircraft backlogs secured, the OEMs are focused on delivery and on ramping up production. 


Other News

CEO: Adria Airways’ restructuring on track, to add six Saab 2000s
Wizz Air: No interest in connecting flights or airline cooperations
Delta Air Lines appoints Huerta to board of directors
SIA subsidiaries Scoot, SilkAir boost group operations
Air Canada rolls out enhanced premium service on international flights
Boeing delivers first new 737-800 converted freighter model
Finnair, Alaska Airlines to begin codeshare partnership
Spanish LCC Volotea opens new French base in Marseille
Aircraft Briefs-April 20, 2018


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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Southwest's 'LUV' heart beats through tragedy
ATW AirKarp Blog: Southwest builds its own kind of international network
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Fare expectations?
ATW On the Mark Blog: Emirates to the A380 rescue

Polls

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Will virtual reality goggles replace traditional seatback IFE systems in planes?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Video: Recaro CEO Mark Hiller on new products, announcements at AIX
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After  
Gallery: 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards  
Gallery: First Airbus BelugaXL transporter under construction

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders March 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries March 2018

Events

SpeedNews 6th Annual Aerospace Manufacturing Conference (AMC)
May 1-2, 2018 New Orleans, LA
Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance
May 2-3 2018, London, UK
ap&m Europe
May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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