Aireon, FlightAware: GlobalBeacon flight tracking goes live

Bill Carey

Satellite-based surveillance system developer Aireon and flight tracking data specialist FlightAware on Nov. 5 said they have activated their GlobalBeacon flight-tracking offering for airlines, days before an ICAO tracking recommendation takes effect.

ANA 1H net income down 38% on rising costs, natural disasters

Adrian Schofield

Japan’s All Nippon Airways Holdings (ANA) reported a 2018 first-half net profit of ¥73.7 billion ($651 million), down 38% compared to net profit of ¥118.3 million in the 2017 1H, although the prior-year profit was boosted by extraordinary income as Peach Aviation became a consolidated subsidiary.

Icelandair agrees to buy WOW Air

Jens Flottau

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Icelandair agreed to buy local rival WOW Air Nov. 5 in a move that could end a battle for dominance at both carriers’ Keflavik home base. The airlines will maintain their brands and operate as separate entities following different models, according to the takeover agreement.

United asks DOT to boost Newark-Shanghai route; reject AA’s dormancy plan

Sean Broderick

United Airlines is seeking approval to launch a second daily round-trip between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) in 2020.

VietJet places firm order for 50 A321neos

Chen Chuanren

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VietJet Air has placed a firm order for 50 Airbus A321neos valued at $6.5 billion at list prices.

Clark: Emirates selects Rolls’ Trent 900 engines for next A380s

Jens Flottau

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Emirates Airline is close to signing up for more Rolls-Royce Trent 900 engines for its incoming fleet of Airbus A380s, according to Emirates president Tim Clark.

Brazil’s GOL posts 3Q net loss on higher fuel costs, currency weakness

Sean Broderick

Brazilian LCC GOL Airlines, battered by higher fuel expenses and currency fluctuations, posted a steep third-quarter loss of BRL409 million ($110 million), reversed from a net income of BRL329.9 million in the year-ago quarter.

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Flights resume between Greece and Macedonia after 12 years
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Russia’s passenger traffic up 10.1% in first nine months
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