Fiji Airways commits to five Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Fiji Airways has committed to ordering five Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft to replace its narrowbody fleet of four 737-800s and one 737-700.

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Lufthansa pilots extend strike through Nov. 24

In all, 1,800 flights and more than 215,000 passengers would be affected Nov. 23-24, Lufthansa said.

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Air Arabia tops up A320 fleet

UAE-based low-cost carrier Air Arabia has converted five options for Airbus A320s into firm orders, the airline said Nov. 23. The order, for the current A320ceo version, is worth $485 million at book value.

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Taiwan’s TransAsia shuts down

Taipei-based TransAsia Airways has announced it is shutting down, citing heavy operating losses following two major crashes in 2014 and 2015.

COMMENTARY: Uber’s flying car vision won’t fly without NextGen

David F. Melcher Uber’s recent report outlining its vision for the potential of autonomous flying cars has captured the imagination of city dwellers and commuters worldwide. Who wouldn’t enjoy care-free flying in 10 years that eliminates gridlock at 200mph?

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• Scottish carrier revives identity
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Bombardier reassures airlines on CSeries, expects more orders in 2017

Bombardier has reassured airlines that ramp-up issues associated with the PW1500G geared turbofan engine powering the CSeries are being resolved, and the manufacturer is expressing confidence about CSeries deliveries and sales in 2017.

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Man of Action

IATA’s new chief focuses on speed, removing barriers to free trade & movement.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Asia-Pacific airline CEOs have talent
ATW AirKarp Blog: Astonishing market cap figures show airline industry’s dramatic change
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