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April 8, 2019

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American extends MAX-related cancellations through June 5

Jack Wittman

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American Airlines is extending the flight cancellations caused by the grounding of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 fleet through June 5.


Deadline for Alitalia offer extended to April 30

Helen Massy-Beresford

The deadline for Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) to present a binding offer for Alitalia was extended to April 30 by the government and the commissioners managing the bankrupt carrier, Italian media reported.

Boeing: Pilots positive on proposed 737 MAX software changes

Guy Norris

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Boeing said pilot feedback on the proposed software changes to the 737 MAX maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS) flight control law is positive. 

Longtime Korean Air CEO Cho Yang-ho dies

Adrian Schofield

Korean Air chairman and CEO Cho Yang-ho died April 7, after heading the airline for more than 20 years and overseeing its development into one of Asia’s leading carriers.

China Airlines seeks compensation for ground handling incidents

Chen Chuanren

Taiwan’s China Airlines (CAL) is seeking compensation from Australia’s Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, after two ground handling incidents resulted in significant delays for the carrier’s return flights, according to CAL spokesperson Jason Liu.

Uganda Airlines firms Airbus A330-800 order

Adrian Schofield

Airbus secured a second firm order for the Airbus A330-800 after Uganda Airlines firmed up an earlier MOU.

Fraport trials concierge robot at Frankfurt Airport

Karen Walker

Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport is conducting a six-week trial of a robotic head that can greet passengers and answer their questions such as how to find their gate, a restaurant or how to access free Wi-Fi.

Routes Europe 2019

A220 enables airBaltic’s network growth
Data is the new driver for airlines
UK airports, airlines see Brexit harm

Other News

AIX Hamburg 2019: Lufthansa Systems broadens range for BoardConnect
AIX Hamburg 2019: Astronics shows new rescue kit
AIX Hamburg 2019: Airbus eyes more customized passenger service
Airline Routes-April 8, 2019

Air Transport World magazine

For Better or Worse

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The changing Air France-KLM partnership

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Polls

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: US, under pressure, grounds MAX
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: When KLM decided to take over Ryanair...

Photo Galleries

Gallery: AIX Hamburg 2019: Airbus A320/330 Airspace center
Gallery: 2019 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Gallery: All Nippon Airways' first Airbus A380 delivery
Gallery: British Airways presents new Club Suite business-class cabin

Gallery: Star Alliance opens branded lounge in Amsterdam
 
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After


Video Galleries

Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: Burrana CEO David Withers talks about IFE challenges
Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: IAMA head Nicole Noack on simplifying aircraft retrofits
Video: AIX Hamburg 2019: Recaro CEO Mark Hiller on new seating product launches
Video: 2019 ATW Airline of the Year: Lufthansa

Video: 2019 ATW Leadership Excellent Award winner: Bill Franke
Video: 2019 ATW Aviation Technology Achievement: Airbus A220 program
Video: 2019 ATW Market Leader: airBaltic
Video: 2019 ATW Value Airline of the Year: Spirit Airlines
Video: 2019 ATW award: Air New Zealand for Eco-Airline of the Year & Passenger Experience Achievement
Video: 2019 ATW Airport of the Year: Dallas Fort Worth International
Video: ATW's 2019 Joseph S. Murphy Award winner Airlink

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries February 2019
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders February 2019
Boeing Average List Prices 2019
World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2018
    
World Airlines Financial Results Full-Year 2018

Events

Urban Air Mobility Conference  
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA    
CAPA Middle East & Africa Aviation Summit
April 29-30, 2019 Dubai, UAE
CAPA Airline Leader Summit: A CEO Gathering
May 2-3, 2019, Dublin, Ireland


Partnership Events