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July 17, 2018

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Neeleman group picks A220 for US startup

Jens Flottau

Farnborough Air Show News

In a major coup for Airbus and its newly acquired A220—formerly the Bombardier CSeries—a group of investors headed by David Neeleman has selected the aircraft over Embraer jets for a yet-to-be-named US startup airline.


Walsh looks to grow Level’s Vienna base

Kurt Hofmann

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International Airlines Group’s (IAG) low-cost, long-haul carrier Level launched flights from Vienna July 17 to Palma de Majorca and London Gatwick.

Finnair expects fuel price impact in 2018 2H

Helen Massy-Beresford

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Finnair warned of the impact of higher fuel prices as it presented its first-half results.


Airbus pushes A321LR upgrade for middle market

Jens Flottau

Farnborough Air Show News

Airbus is trying to move fast into the middle of the market segment with further A321neo improvements in an effort to challenge the business case of Boeing’s proposed new mid-market airplane (NMA).

Mitsubishi eyes MRJ90 certification, producing MRJ70s

Alan Dron

Farnborough Air Show News

The Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 has passed the halfway mark in its flight test program and has made “significant strides” toward its mid-2020 first delivery to All Nippon Airways, Mitsubishi Aircraft executives said at the Farnborough Air Show.


Embraer sees strong momentum for E1, E2 aircraft

Jens Flottau

Farnborough Air Show News

Embraer Commercial Aviation president and CEO John Slattery sees strong momentum for both the E1 and E2 aircraft families now that the company signed commitments for up to 300 additional aircraft at the Farnborough Air Show.

Farnborough Air Show News

MRJ90 pulled from Farnborough flying after ground collision
European regionals Air Nostrum and CityJet to unite 

GECAS orders up to 35 more Boeing 737-800 converted freighters
Volga, GECAS among freighter buyers as cargo market rebounds
ALC steps up MAX & 787 commitments 
Aviation Capital Group orders 20 737 MAX 8s
Taiwan startup Starlux signs MOU for 17 A350s
Eight more A350s sold 
SalamAir to add six A320neos to fleet
Japan’s Peach Aviation selects A321LRs 
IAG’s Level commits to two more A330s amid route expansion 
L3 to provide simulators to three Chinese carriers 
Wider net needed to attract more airline pilot students 
More airlines developing training schemes 
Farnborough Air Show Briefs


Interview

Live Interview: Fred Cromer, President, Bombardier Commercial Aircraft

AviationWeek.com

With the CSeries now in Airbus’ hands and rebranded to the A220, Bombardier has come to the 2018 Farnborough Airshow with a renewed focus on the regional market with its Q Series and CRJ Series aircraft. Bombardier Commercial Aircraft president Fred Cromer talked to Aviation Week’s Joe Anselmo in a live interview during the show.


Other News

Reports: China Southern, British Airways weigh joint venture 
Thai Airways to order 23 aircraft pending government approval
Hawaiian Airlines to introduce turboprop freighter operations
China’s Juneyao Airlines unveils three 787 special liveries
Ryanair to cancel 24 flights as Irish pilots strike July 20 
FAA makes aviation safety management changes
Russian regional airports benefit from FIFA 2018 World Cup



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Polls

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Child border policy brings US airlines into political foray
ATW AirKarp Blog: Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Brand voice

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Farnborough Air Show 2018
Video: Inside Embraer’s E190 E2 at the Farnborough Air Show
Video: Wataniya Airways CEO Rakan Al-Tuwaijri on A320 family order at Farnborough
Video: Airbus A220 low pass over Toulouse
Gallery: Airbus, CSALP transform CS300 into A220-300


Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Farnborough Air Show 2018 Orders & Commitments July 17, 2018
Farnborough Airshow 2018 Orders & Commitments July 16, 2018
Airbus and Boeing Average List Prices 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries June 2018

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders June 2018


Events

Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference 
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France  
Aero-Engines Europe 
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany   
MRO Europe 
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Commercial Aviation Services, Asia-Pacific 
Featuring MRO Asia-Pacific, Aero-Engines and Aerospace Manufacturing 
November 6-8, 2018, Singapore  

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