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March 7, 2019

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ICAO closes in on implementing CORSIA

Helen Massy-Beresford

ICAO said it has made “another set of important decisions” toward implementation of the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA) at its latest Council meeting.


American eyes basic economy, DFW changes to increase unit-revenue growth

Sean Broderick

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American Airlines continues to tout post-merger cost advantages, but its leadership is adamant that making up ground on its primary competitors in 2019 must happen on the revenue side.

Faulty bin work grounds 14 American Airlines’ Boeing 737-800s

Sean Broderick

American Airlines pulled 14 recently modified Boeing 737-800s from service because of “quality” issues with the new interior work and is inspecting them, the airline said March 7.


A4E: Brexit could unlock EU passenger rights reform

Victoria Moores

The UK’s exit from the European Union (Brexit) has the potential to unlock long-awaited reform of Europe’s passenger rights rules.

Eurowings in talks to consolidate AOCs

Jens Flottau

Lufthansa’s lower cost affiliate Eurowings has initiated talks with its various unions about merging its various air operator’s certificates (AOCs) to gain efficiencies after a period of strong growth.

JetBlue, citing pockets of weakness, trims 1Q outlook

Sean Broderick

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JetBlue Airways continues to make market-driven changes to its network and capacity plans but is not wavering from its long-term strategy of fortifying its main bases, executives said.

Russia’s Irkutsk region to acquire 51% of IrAero Airline

Polina Montag-Girmes

The Irkutsk region Development Corp. will acquire 51% of IrAero Airline and plans to invest in the carrier’s further growth.

TUIfly may convert part of Boeing MAX order to -10s

Jens Flottau

German leisure airline TUIfly is considering converting part of its big order for Boeing 737 MAX 8s into the larger -10 to have more capacity on dense routes. 

Other News

Spohr: Unions should be involved in A4E
Novoair eyes turboprops, narrowbodies to boost fleet
India’s MRO industry needs tax reform to stimulate growth
Wizz Air takes delivery of first A321neo


Air Transport World magazine

2019 Airline of the Year

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In 2018, the airlines of the Lufthansa Group carried a total of 142 million passengers, setting a new passenger record. 

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ATW’s Airport of the Year: Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Air Transport World

Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is more than just an airport; it has transformed into a superhub providing air service that is forecast to serve 73 million passengers in 2019, generating almost $40 billion of economic impact to the north Texas region. 

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Polls

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Dutch government elbows in on Air France-KLM
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Is Europe at a turning point?

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

ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders January 2019  
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries January 2019
Boeing Average List Prices 2019
World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018
    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018

Events

Aviation Week Laureate Awards
March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
ATW’s Airline Industry Achievement Awards  
March 26, 2019, New York, NY    
Routes Europe 2019
April 8-10, 2019, Hannover, Germany
Urban Air Mobility Conference  
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA    

Partnership Events