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August 29, 2018

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Jet Airways approves cost-cutting strategy after major 2Q net loss

Adrian Schofield

India’s Jet Airways is pursuing a cost-cutting program following the announcement of a major net loss for the quarter ending June 30.


A4A: US airlines 1H profits fall on fuel, infrastructure challenges

Ben Goldstein

With jet fuel prices continuing to climb, profitability for US commercial carriers declined in the first half of 2018, according to Washington DC-based Airlines for America (A4A).

O’Leary: Ryanair progresses on pilot union negotiations

Kurt Hofmann

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary said there is a lot going on with pilot union negotiations, and although the Irish LCC would like to reach deals as quickly as possible, it does not feel pressure to complete them this year.


Ethiopian Airlines finalizes deal for new Chad JV carrier

Star Alliance carrier Ethiopian Airlines has finalized a joint venture (JV) with the Chad government, paving the way for the launch of Chad’s new national carrier on Oct. 1.

Virgin Australia widens net loss, boosts underlying profit for FY2018

Adrian Schofield

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Virgin Australia achieved its strongest underlying profit in a decade for its fiscal year through June 30, although its net loss grew, thanks to significant one-off accounting adjustments.


IATA: US-China trade tensions behind slowdown in global air freight

Mark Nensel

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IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac is attributing the slowing pace of growth in the global air freight market to rising trade tensions between the US and China, saying on Aug. 29 that “trade wars only produce losers.”

Other News

Vinci finalizes multiple airports purchase
Savelyev re-elected as Aeroflot CEO
British Airways to base four more E190s at London City
New round of FAA airport funds includes $93 million to Chicago O’Hare
MRO Briefs-Aug. 29, 2018


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Istanbul New Airport will facilitate Turkish Airlines’ growth plans

Alan Dron

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Istanbul New Airport is scheduled to open Oct. 29 with an initial capacity of 90 million passengers a year and the ability to grow to 200 million.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Senator John McCain
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Could surprises be the next revenue generator?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Farnborough Air Show 2018 
Video: Inside Embraer’s E190 E2 at the Farnborough Air Show  
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After
Gallery: Cabin Interiors latest innovations

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Boeing 20-Year Pilot, Technician and Cabin Crew Outlook 2018-2037
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders July 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries July 2018
Bombardier Orders & Deliveries 1H 2018

Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers Financial Results: 1H 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 2Q 2018  
Farnborough Air Show 2018 Orders, Commitments and Totals  
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 2Q 2018    

Events

Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France   
Aero-Engines Europe  
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany    
Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference 
October 2-3, 2018, Paradise Valley (Scottsdale), AZ 
MRO Europe  
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Commercial Aviation Services, Asia-Pacific  
Featuring MRO Asia-Pacific, Aero-Engines and Aerospace Manufacturing  
November 6-8, 2018, Singapore   

2019 
MRO Latin America 
January 16-17, 2019, Cancun, Mexico 
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY 
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA 

Partnership Events