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October 25, 2017

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CEO: Boeingâs narrowbody strategy unchanged after CSeries deal

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The Airbus-Bombardier CSeries deal will not alter Boeing’s strategy in the narrowbody sector, with the 737 MAX 7 remaining the company’s answer to the smaller-size end of the mainline aircraft market, according to Boeing chairman, president and CEO Dennis Muilenburg.

Passenger interviews part of new security for US-bound flights

A number of airlines operating to the US have indicated they will be implementing new security measures this week for US-bound flights.

Pricing pressure, Horizon pilot shortages soften Alaska Air 3Q results

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Alaska Air Group executives acknowledged the company’s network expansion this year—44 routes including 32 in California alone—has been met with intense pricing competition, which, combined with pilot shortages at regional carrier Horizon Air, have impacted the 2017 third-quarter results.

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Lufthansa Groupâs 9-month results boosted by positive business trends

Lufthansa Group delivered a 2017 nine-month net profit of €1.9 billion ($2.2 billion), up 0.1% from the year-ago period.

AAPA: Korean Air may see first CS300 by year-end

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Korean Air is confident it will receive its first Bombardier CSeries aircraft by the end of this year or early 2018, after its timetable was affected by program delays.

IATA WPS: NDC adoption gains momentum

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IATA’s New Distribution Capability (NDC) is gathering momentum, with 113 airlines either already live or looking to adopt the standard within four years.

Other News

AAPA: Extra security costs are high
AAPA: IATA chief warns of infrastructure ‘crisis’
IATA WPS: Connectivity standardization could hamper innovation
Brussels Airlines could operate long-haul routes for Eurowings
CEO: Saudia targets religious and pilgrim business
American Airlines, TSA open automated screening lanes at Miami Airport

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