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June 26, 2019

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FAA flags new computer issue in Boeing MAX tests

Sean Broderick

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FAA test pilots have flagged a new issue in the Boeing 737 MAX flight control system that must be addressed as part of changes being made to get the aircraft back into service, ATW has learned.


TAP Portugal eyes A321XLR as it launches 3 US routes in 3 weeks

Karen Walker

TAP Air Portugal, which is on an expansion drive, will eventually become a customer of the newly launched Airbus A321XLR, co-owner David Neeleman says.

Neeleman: First Moxy A220s to come from GECAS in 2021

Karen Walker

Planned US startup Moxy will have “lots of flexibility” with the Airbus A220-300 that would allow the airline to go international, David Neeleman says.


Boeing CEO still hopes for MAX return by end of summer

Sean Broderick

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Boeing’s top executive remains hopeful that the Boeing 737 MAX will be cleared to fly before summer’s end and pledged to ensure affected operators are compensated regardless of how long the disruption lasts.

EVA Air losses reach $26 million as cabin crew strike continues

Chen Chuanren

EVA Air’s cabin crew strike has entered its seventh day, becoming the longest strike in Taiwan’s aviation history.


US House approves $17.7 billion FAA spending package

Ben Goldstein

The US House of Representatives on June 25 approved a spending package that would send $17.7 billion to the FAA, providing a 20% boost to aviation safety funding that House appropriators say will enable the agency to hire and train more inspectors, technicians and engineers.


LaudaMotion CEO expects profitability in third year

Kurt Hofmann

Vienna-based LCC LaudaMotion will see continued losses in its second year of operations, but expects profitability in FY2021 as the scaling effects of fleet and network growth reduce costs.


ACI: European Airports to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050

Helen Massy-Beresford

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European airports want to cut carbon emissions to zero by 2050 at the latest, Airports Council International (ACI)-Europe said June 26 as its members gathered in Limassol, Cyprus for its annual congress and general assembly. 



PARIS 2019: Mitsubishi SpaceJet interest goes ‘exponential’ since Le Bourget

Sean Broderick

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.’s (MITAC) Paris Air Show unveiling of a new cabin for its SpaceJet regional jet (RJ) family has sparked interest from airline customers, giving executives confidence that its surprising initial commitment for 15 M100s during the show is the first of a series of deals for the revamped, US scope-compliant variant.


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Calio to succeed Leduc as Pratt & Whitney president
Romania’s Tarom to update regional ATRs with newer models
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Blogs

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines' new lounges at Istanbul Airport
Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show

Video: United Technologies exec: Hybrid-electric power for commercial aviation closer than you think
Video: Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos updates ATW on partnership strategy
Video: ATR CEO Stefano Bortoli talks on ATR 42-600 STOL version
Video: NAC chairman Martin Moller details ATR order plan
Video: Embraer’s John Slattery says company is ‘on target’
Video: AirBaltic CEO sees A321XLR opening up new long-haul opportunities


Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Paris Air Show June 17-20, 2019 Firm Orders & Commitments


Events

CAPA Canada Aviation Summit
September 9-10, 2019, Winnipeg, Canada
Aero-Engines Europe
September 11-12, 2019, Istanbul, Turkey                 
CAPA Latin America Aviation & LCCs Summit
September 16-17, 2019, Curaçao
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 16-18, 2019, Toulouse, France
World Routes 2019
September 21-24, 2019, Adelaide, Australia      
MRO Asia-Pacific
Featuring Aero-Engines
September 24-26, 2019, Singapore

Partnership Events