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May 31, 2018

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Ryanair CEO: Aer Lingus deal will kickstart connections

Victoria Moores

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary has said only a “tiny” number of passengers are connecting with Spanish carrier Air Europa, but he is expecting a new deal with Aer Lingus to be the acid test for the model.


IATA to downgrade airline profit forecast on rising fuel prices

Adrian Schofield

IATA is set to cut its forecast for this year’s airline industry profits as fuel prices continue to rise more quickly than expected.

US-UK Open Skies deal expected this summer

Ben Goldstein

The US and UK are reportedly nearing the completion of a new Open Skies agreement, as the two countries look to ensure a smooth transition for transatlantic aviation post-Brexit.


ALPA: No single-pilot cargo aircraft language in FAA reauthorization bill

Bill Carey

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The US Congress should remove language from draft FAA reauthorization legislation calling for research into single-piloted cargo aircraft, the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) said.

Southwest Airlines to expand US services

Sean Broderick

Southwest Airlines will expand services at its Dallas Love Field (DAL) hub as well as both New York LaGuardia (LGA) and Washington National (DCA) airports in the east and both Denver International (DEN) and Mineta San Jose International (SJC) airports out west, including several new nonstop routes, as part of a spate of service changes set for this winter.


Tianjin Cargo Airlines receives AOC

Katie Cantle

The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has issued an air operator’s certificate (AOC) for Tianjin Cargo Airlines, which helped it move one step closer toward formal launch.

Other News

South Africa’s SA Express plans 30-day timetable to restore flights
New Jeddah airport opens
COMAC: CRAIC CR929 gets seven engine proposals
Global air freight sees modest April rebound as new export orders slow
MRO Briefs-May 31, 2018


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Polls

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?
ATW AirKarp Blog: Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: EasyJet: A new old strategy?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Relaunched Air Italy takes first MAX in new livery
Video: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi talks on the launch of Wizz Air UK
Video: China Southern commercial manager talks about route strategy
Video: WOW Air CEO reveals future airline plans
Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries April 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders April 2018
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date March 2018
World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France
Aero-Engines Europe
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany
MRO Europe
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands

Partnership Events