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February 27, 2018

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Thai Airways posts 2017 net loss; optimistic after ICAO safety upgrade

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Thai Airways predicts the removal of Thailand from ICAO’s red flag safety list will boost the country’s aviation industry this year, although airlines are still waiting for the US FAA to follow with its own safety upgrade.


Efficiency measures, currency movements improve SAS figures

Alan Dron

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Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) reported improved figures for the first quarter of its financial year, noting that long-term efforts to improve its market position continue to bear fruit.

Irish startup Aer Southeast plans 2018 launch

Victoria Moores

Irish regional startup Aer Southeast, which originally planned to launch from Waterford Airport in 2017, is expecting to begin flights this year.


AIA forecasts $150 billion market for large commercial UAVs

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The advent of large, commercial unmanned aircraft vehicles (UAVs) for cargo and passengers is closer than most people believe, and legislators and regulators should begin work now to enable their certification and introduction over the next 20 years, according to a new report by the Aerospace Industries Association (AIA).

South Africa’s CemAir restarts flights after regulator lifts suspension

Alan Dron

South Africa-based regional carrier CemAir is gradually restoring its schedules after the country’s civil aviation regulator lifted its suspension of the airline’s Aircraft Maintenance Organization (AMO).


Ryanair closes Glasgow International base, blames passenger taxes

Alan Dron

Ireland-based LCC Ryanair will close its base at Glasgow International Airport in Scotland because of the UK’s high passenger taxes, and will transfer routes to Edinburgh, some 45 miles to the east.

Other News

Garuda Indonesia reports 2017 loss as fuel inflates cost
Dubai airport to temporarily close southern runway in 2019
IATA sets 2025 sustainable fuel target
Northrop Grumman to develop DHS next-gen biometrics program
MRO Briefs-Feb. 27, 2018


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Blogs

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: Airbus A350-1000 delivery flight
Video: Interview with Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos

Gallery: First look at Lufthansa’s new branding  
Video: Lufthansa unveils new livery  
ATW Photo Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After
Gallery: Latest developments in cabin interiors

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airline Traffic December 2017
Airline Safety Performance 2017

Accident Overview: 2017
Jet Hull Loss Rate by Region: 2017
Turboprop Hull Loss Rate by Region: 2017
World Airline Financial Results 2017  
World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2017
ATR Orders: 2017  
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 4Q and full-year 2017         
Airbus and Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

MRO East Asia
March 7-8, 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam
SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference

March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
ATW Airline Awards 
March 27, 2018, Dublin, Ireland
MRO Americas
April 10-12, Orlando, FL   
 
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