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September 17, 2018

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Mexicoâs Interjet to restructure fleet, phase out some SSJ100s

Mark Nensel

Mexican LCC Interjet Airlines, the only operator of Sukhoi Superjets in the Americas, is planning to phase out some of its 22 Superjet 100s as part of a fleet restructuring and overall strategic growth plan through 2021 announced Sept. 14.

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Excessive regulation could restrict competition, US airline execs say

Ben Goldstein

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CEOs from four major US passenger and freight carriers advocated for a light regulatory touch on matters of economics and innovation, saying heavy-handed regulation could reduce the competitiveness of US airlines.

Canadian ULCC Jetlines moves closer to 2019 launch

Sean Broderick

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New Canadian ultra LCC Jetlines recently submitted its operations manuals to Transport Canada, completing the next major step in its bid to launch services next year.

ATR appoints Stefano Bortoli as CEO

Thierry Dubois

Regional turboprop manufacturer ATR has named Stefano Bortoli as its new CEO, following the departure of Christian Scherer, who was appointed Airbus CCO.

Air Seychelles promotes Remco Althuis to CEO

Victoria Moores

Air Seychelles has named Remco Althuis as its new CEO, a promotion from the interim role he has held for the past eight months.

Brussels Airlines looks at wet-lease options for Sukhoi aircraft

Alan Dron

Brussels Airlines is considering whether to move its wet-lease arrangement from Ireland’s CityJet, following longer-than-anticipated delays in solving technical problems with its Russian-built Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100s).

Eyes on Guangzhou as World Routes 2018 opens

Chen Chuanren

The annual World Routes Development Forum opened in Guangzhou on Sept. 16. The largest aviation event to be held in the capital city of Guangdong province, World Routes is expected to see 3,500 aviation delegates from 112 countries exchange ideas and establish future networks over four days.

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China Southern eyes 150 widebody aircraft by 2020
Vinci Airports seeks to diversify Cambodian portfolio
Myanmar’s Yangon airport aims to attract new carriers
Ryanair partners to form Cork-based pilot-training academy
ANA’s first A380 completes maiden flight
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