FAA still could face shutdown following House vote

US lawmakers are bumping up to the deadline for extending the FAA’s authorization, after a controversial bill passed the House of Representatives Sept. 28, but still faced an almost equally uncertain chance of becoming law.

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American’s Parker: Multi-billion dollar profitability is sustainable

American Airlines is confident it will continue to produce annual profits averaging $5 billion and will never again lose money, chairman and CEO Doug Parker said Thursday.

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Etihad names Tony Douglas as group CEO

Abu Dhabi-based carrier Etihad Airways has named UK Ministry of Defense executive Tony Douglas as group CEO, succeeding James Hogan in the role.

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Mitsubishi Aircraft: ‘Business as usual’ for MRJ90 flight testing

The MRJ90 flight test program is back on track following a temporary suspension spurred by an unscheduled engine shutdown during a test flight, according to Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp.

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American nears A350 decision; no interest in 100-seater

American Airlines expects to make a final decision on its order for 22 Airbus A350-900s within six months and possibly by the end of 2017.

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Ryanair no longer in the running for Alitalia

Irish LCC Ryanair has said it is no longer interested in acquiring part of troubled Italian flag carrier Alitalia, as it instead focuses on its own pilot crewing crisis.

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Southwest expects $100 million hit from hurricanes
Glitch at airport, airlines check-in operations worldwide resolved
China Southern enhances its position in Sichuan
Several Russian airlines to carry VIM airlines passengers
AirAsia Group finalizes connectivity deal with Inmarsat
Mexico’s Interjet inks Wi-Fi deal with Panasonic
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Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018, in Dublin, Ireland. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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The New Digital Frontier

Airlines that are leveraging technology

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2017 Passenger IT Trends Survey: Explore ID Management of the Future

Today almost every passenger expects to manage their travel using a smart device and this is dictating the services they expect form airlines and airports. The good news is that when tech is used, the investment pays off as passenger’s satisfaction levels rise.
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