Norwegian mulls moving in to South America

Fast-expanding low-cost carrier Norwegian is examining the possibility of setting up operations in Argentina.

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Third MRJ90 flight test aircraft arrives in US

A third Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. MRJ90 flight test aircraft has arrived in the US, where the majority of MRJ90 flight testing is taking place.

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UK airport strike called off

Threats of a two-day strike by UK airport workers that would have potentially disrupted passengers heading off for Christmas holidays have been eased.

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IATA advocates Brazil to loosen restrictive business rules on airlines

IATA and aviation stakeholders in Brazil are launching an advocacy campaign to ensure lawmakers and government officials understand the importance of airlines to the country’s economy, which has been decimated.

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Hong Kong Airlines plans to accelerate intercontinental expansion

Hong Kong Airlines plans to accelerate its intercontinental expansion with the scheduled delivery of its first Airbus A350 in August 2017.

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• Instrument malfunction led to West Atlantic CRJ200 freighter crash
• Flybe names new CEO, details Heathrow plans
• Nigeria’s Arik Air hampered by further operational set backs
• UK lawmakers lambast new St. Helena airport in South Atlantic
• LATAM raises 2017 operating margin guidance on minimal capacity growth
• Russia’s UAC to increase civil aircraft share

Embraer CEO: Political uncertainty not good for investors, passengers

Global political and economic uncertainties are creating a difficult environment for those in the air transport business and their customers, the head of Embraer believes.

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Tigerair Taiwan confronts growth constraints

Congestion and lack of airport access in key markets is complicating network growth plans for low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair Taiwan.

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Man of Action

IATA’s new chief focuses on speed, removing barriers to free trade & movement.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa & Etihad: From enemies to partners
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