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ATW News Europe should change rules governing doctor-patient privacy when the patient’s mental state and job could put lives at risk, the French accident agency heading the investigation into the crash of Germanwings flight 9525 recommends. FULL ARTICLE |
American Airlines CEO Doug Parker says, now that much of the integration with US Airways has been completed, the carrier will focus on investing in its employees and onboard product. FULL ARTICLE |
Lufthansa and Iran Air have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to increase cooperation between the two companies as they explore “further business and partnership opportunities.” FULL ARTICLE |
Virgin Australia and Air New Zealand have joined forces in their quest to start using biofuel, and the new arrangement could result in a combined supply deal. FULL ARTICLE |
Spanish low-cost carrier (LCC) Volotea has begun a complete rollover of its fleet with the arrival of its first Airbus A319. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) The Middle East region—which is leading growth in the aviation industry—will have a plan to ease air traffic congestion at major hubs, especially Dubai, by the end of the year, Emirates Airline president Tim Clark told ATW. FULL ARTICLE |
Premium News Subscription Air Transport World magazine Air Canada’s mid-February announcement that it intends to buy up to 75 CSeries aircraft is good news that extends beyond the airframe maker Bombardier and engine supplier Pratt & Whitney. FULL ARTICLE |
Blogs Polls United is the first US carrier to operate regular biofuel flights, using a 30/70 biofuel/petroleum-fuel mix on LAX-SFO flights. Will more US airlines follow? FULL ARTICLE |
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