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July 10, 2018

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JetBlue orders 60 A220-300s to replace E190s

Sean Broderick

JetBlue Airways, providing an early boost to the newly rebranded Airbus A220 line and delivering a notable blow to Embraer, has placed an order for 60 A220-300s—previously known as Bombardier CS300s—and earmarked them as E190 replacements.


Airbus: CSeries renamed A220; hopes for ‘several hundred’ orders this year

Jens Flottau

Airbus hopes to secure “several hundreds of additional orders” for the newly renamed A220 this year, according to Airbus CCO Eric Schulz.

Southwest reports 2Q ASM growth falls short of guidance

Sean Broderick

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Southwest Airlines grew available seat miles (ASMs) 3.3% in the second quarter, with a weak June cementing results that came in below its early-June projection of 3.5%—the latest sign that the carrier’s 2018 growth will be on the lower end of its guidance.


Icelandair cuts 2018 guidance on slow yield growth, high fuel costs

Victoria Moores

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Icelandair Group has lowered its EBITDA guidance for the 2018 financial year by $50 million, because of slower-than-expected yield growth and higher fuel costs.

Air Malta names new CEO

Victoria Moores

Air Malta’s board has appointed Clifford Chetcuti as CEO, effective Sept. 1.


Shenzhen Airways 737-800 involved in runway excursion; no injuries

Chen Chuanren

A Chinese Shenzhen Airlines Boeing 737-800 veered off the runway after landing at Hohhot Baita International Airport on July 7.

Other News

UIA reports 12.9% passenger increase in 1H 
Virgin Australia makes progress on Wi-Fi connectivity
Avolon signs 50 leases, delivers 13 aircraft in 2Q
Vintage Convair CV-340 crashes on takeoff in South Africa; 19 injured 
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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Child border policy brings US airlines into political foray
ATW AirKarp Blog: Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Brand voice

Photo Galleries

Video: Airbus A220 low pass over Toulouse
Gallery: Airbus, CSALP transform CS300 into A220-300
Video: Airbus’ Silvia Ustupska talks about the A330neo

Gallery: Airbus A330neo route-proving flights continue with TAP
Gallery: Star Alliance opens branded lounge in Rome  
Gallery: Redesigned Swiss lounge at Zurich Airport  
Video: ACI Europe DG Olivier Jankovec at AGA in Brussels  
Video: Virgin Hyperloop One to take modern transport to the next level

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

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
Commercial Aviation Services, Asia-Pacific 
Featuring MRO Asia-Pacific, Aero-Engines and Aerospace Manufacturing 
November 6-8, 2018, Singapore  

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