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October 3, 2017

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MH370 unknowns ‘unacceptable,’ ATSB says in closing report

The Australian  Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB), which coordinated and led the huge underwater search for the Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER that went missing in 2014, has issued its final report, saying it is “almost inconceivable and certainly societally unacceptable” that what happened to the aircraft and those onboard remains unknown.

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Lithuania’s Small Planet Airlines secures Cambodian AOC

Lithuanian leisure carrier Small Planet Airlines has obtained a Cambodian air operator’s certificate (AOC) to help counter European market seasonality.

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Monarch’s engineering arm continues as standalone operation

The UK’s Monarch Aircraft Engineering Ltd. (MAEL) will continue operations despite the Oct. 2 collapse into administration of Monarch Airlines and Monarch Travel Group.

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Delta takes $120 million hit from Hurricane Irma; lowers 3Q margin

Hurricane Irma cost Delta Air Lines $120 million in lost revenue, leading the company to lower its third-quarter operating margin expectations by about one percentage point, to between 15.5% and 16.5%, the Atlanta-based carrier said Oct. 3.

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Ryanair reports September traffic up 10% despite cancellations

Ryanair has posted a 10% increase in traffic for September, despite high-profile crewing problems that have forced the Irish LCC to cancel thousands of flights.

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SWISS ramps up CSeries London City services

Air Transport World

The first airliner designed from the outset for operation at London City Airport (LCY), Bombardier’s CSeries, is delivering on its promises, according to Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS), which is ramping up services to the UK financial center gateway.

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Other News


2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018 in Dublin, Ireland. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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Air Transport World magazine

The New Digital Frontier

Airlines that are leveraging technology

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Monarch’s fragile wings
ATW AirKarp Blog: Why the Delta CSeries order is worth all the trouble for Bombardier
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Data is the new oil

Polls

Poll Question

Which airline will benefit most from British carrier Monarch no longer operating?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: This Week in Aviation Photos-Oct. 2-6, 2017
Video: EasyJet aircraft to be inspected by drones
Video: Wright Electric CEO and co-founder Jeffrey Engler at easyJet Innovation Day
Gallery: World Routes 2017 in Pictures
Video: World Routes interview with Pittsburgh Airport CEO Christina Cassotis
Video: Aeropuertos Argentina CEO Daniel Ketchibachian speaks with ATW
Video: VietJet Air deputy director-commercial Jay L Lingeswara interview at World Routes 2017
Video: World Routes 2017 interview with former US chief aviation negotiator John Byerly
Video: Ethiopian Airlines CEO Tewolde Gebremariam talks with ATW at World Routes

Data

BTS: US airlines’ fuel, labor costs challenged 2Q revenue growth
Top 40 Airlines by RPKs Year-to-Date: August 2017
World Airline Financial Results 2Q 2017
World Airline Traffic September 2017
Top 30 Airlines by Passenger Load Factor Year-to-Date: August 2017

Webinars

2017 Passenger IT Trends Survey: Explore ID Management of the Future

Today almost every passenger expects to manage their travel using a smart device and this is dictating the services they expect form airlines and airports. The good news is that when tech is used, the investment pays off as passenger’s satisfaction levels rise.
Date: Thursday, October 5, 2017
Time: 11:00am EST / 4:00pm BST

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Events

SpeedNews Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
October 4-5, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Airline Engineering & Maintenance: North America

October 18-19, 2017, Miami, FL
MRO Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition
October 31-November 2, 2017, Singapore
Airline E&M Middle East

January 22, 2018, Dubai UAE
MRO Middle East Exhibition

January 23-24, 2018, Dubai UAE  

Partnership Events