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January 17, 2019

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FAA may delay air-traffic projects as US shutdown continues

Sean Broderick

The partial shutdown at FAA is likely to delay several major airspace-modernization and safety initiatives, including implementation of new approach procedures at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and the roll-out of taxiway-landing warning systems at major US airports.


ATW announces 2019 Award Winners

William Franke, Air New Zealand, airBaltic, Spirit Airlines, Dallas Fort Worth International Airport, Airlink and the Airbus A220 airliner were announced Jan. 17 as among the top winners of the ATW 45th Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards.

United sees net income decline 20% in 4Q on higher costs

Sean Broderick

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United Airlines reported fourth-quarter net income of $462 million and pre-tax earnings of $556 million, declines of 20.2% and 10.3%, respectively, but executives were bullish on the overall results as based on its goal to reduce unit costs and grow more rapidly than its peers while offsetting higher fuel costs.

Norwegian to close crew bases in Spain, Italy and US

Kerry Reals

Scandinavian budget operator Norwegian will close several crew bases in Spain, Italy and the US this year in a bid to improve profitability.

Airbus breaks ground on A220 final assembly line in Mobile, Alabama

Jens Flottau and Guy Norris

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Airbus Commercial Aircraft president Guillaume Faury sees the A320 and A220 to be ideally placed to “evolve in parallel” and anticipates making further decisions on how later this year.

Pilots accuse Ryanair of using base closure threats to force CLAs

Kerry Reals

European pilot representatives have accused Ryanair of using the threat of base closures as a “weapon” to force pilots and cabin crew into signing collective labor agreements (CLAs).

Aer Lingus refreshes image, continues transatlantic expansion

Alan Dron

Aer Lingus has unveiled a major brand identity update, as it seeks to maintain its position in what it describes as the leading value carrier on transatlantic routes.

Other News

TSA maintains normal wait times, but shutdown worries persist
Boom details noise goals for Overture supersonic airliner
Etihad operates proof-of-concept 787 flight with local biofuel
Austrian Airlines to close six regional crew bases, replace Q400 fleet
Air Lease Corp. to raise $700 million for aircraft purchases
Chinese regional Joy Air moves to mainline operations

Air Transport World magazine

2019 Industry Market Forecast

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Polls

Poll Question

If the UK does a no-deal Brexit in March, will people reduce their travel in and out of the country?

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: All in a non-paid TSA agent's day's work
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Drone disruption

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

Events

2019 
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  

Partnership Events