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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

December 15, 2016

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Lufthansa acquires Brussels Airlines, to become part of Eurowings

Lufthansa Group has taken over 100% of SN Airholding, the parent company of Brussels Airlines, in a deal to fully integrate the Belgian carrier into Lufthansa’s Eurowings Group in 2018.

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DOT holds to Delta-Aeromexico JV conditions

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has granted final approval to the proposed Delta Air Lines-Aeromexico transborder joint venture (JV), but is continuing to demand divestitures that the airlines have said are objectionable.

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EgyptAir crash: Ministry says explosives traces found

Egypt is launching a criminal investigation into the crash of an EgyptAir Airbus A320 after stating that traces of explosives have been found on some of the bodies of those onboard.

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Delta to focus on unit revenue in âtransition yearâ 2017

Delta Air Lines is viewing 2017 as a “transition year” in which it will focus intently on returning to positive unit revenue growth, CEO Ed Bastian said.

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Bombardier 2017 guidance aims for 50% earnings growth

Bombardier issued the company’s 2017 guidance Dec. 15, aiming for consolidated EBIT before special items in the $530 million-$630 million range, a 50% increase over 2016, in the coming year.

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Other News

FAA, EASA certify Airbus A321neo with P&W engines
Norwegian steps up competition in Germany
Wizz Air to launch new Varna services; CFO resigns
DOT fines American Airlines $1.6 million for excessive tarmac delays
Thomas Cook pilot wins fatigue tribunal case
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JetBlue eyes potential European routes

JetBlue Airways is eyeing potential transatlantic route opportunities from Boston, based on comments made by executives during a Dec. 13 investor day in New York.