Mitsubishi denies further MRJ delays

Japanese manufacturer Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has rejected reports that the Mitsubishi Regional Jet (MRJ) program has been delayed again.

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Blue Panorama transfers operations to new company

Italian leisure carrier Blue Panorama, which is going through insolvency proceedings, has transferred operations to a newly created successor.

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Delta, pilots reach agreement in principle on new contract

Delta Air Lines and its pilots’ union leadership have reached a “comprehensive agreement in principle” on a new labor contract, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

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British Airways to discontinue free short-haul economy catering

British Airways (BA) is to introduce short-haul economy buy-onboard meals, sourced from UK retailer Marks & Spencer, in a move that mirrors the low-cost carrier (LCC) model.

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Russia considers introducing electronic boarding passes

Russia’s Ministry of Transport has initiated legislation changes allowing passengers to use paperless boarding passes, taking away the contradiction that exists in current government regulations.

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• LATAM receives first A350 XWB under AerCap leaseback arrangement
• ACI calls for ‘common sense’ landside security following bombings
• United extends lease at Dulles International Airport through 2024
• People in the News-Sept. 30, 2016

Laminar-flow wings shipped to Airbus for A340 demonstrator

Major components for Europe’s laminar-flow flight demonstrator have been shipped to Airbus for installation on a modified A340-300, which is scheduled to begin flight tests in 2017.

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Astana International expects to hit passenger limit in 2023

Astana International Airport expects to hit passenger-handling limits again around 2023, even as it prepares to more than double capacity, with a second terminal due to open next year.

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ATW’s 43rd Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards

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Bringing Wi-Fi to airline passengers will boost satellite business

Major players in the satellite-delivered cabin connectivity sector are forecasting upbeat industry trends.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Delta responds to commentaries on JetBlue government award
ATW AirKarp Blog: No DOJ rubber stamp of Alaska-Virgin America merger
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Economies of perception

Poll Question

Donald Trump said during the first US presidential debate that US airports were third-world quality.

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