Qatar Airways orders 40 Boeing widebodies, commits to 60 737 MAX 8s

Qatar Airways has placed an order for 30 Boeing 787-9s and 10 777-300ERs, and signed a letter of intent for up to 60 737 MAX 8s.

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EASA awards type certificate to Bombardier CS300

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) has awarded type certification to the Bombardier CS300, the larger version of the CSeries slated to enter service with Latvian carrier airBaltic in the 2016 fourth quarter.

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SWISS orders 10th Boeing 777; to refurbish Airbus A340-300 fleet

Lufthansa Group subsidiary Swiss International Air Lines (SWISS) has ordered a tenth Boeing 777-300ER, to be delivered in 2018, the carrier announced Oct. 7.

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TUIfly cancels 118 Saturday flights, expects normal operations Sunday

German leisure carrier TUIfly expects flight operations to return to normal Sunday, following several hundred delays and cancellations that began Thursday, Oct. 6, when many aircraft crew began calling in sick on short notice.

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Lessor Intrepid Aviation cancels two Boeing 777-300ERs, buys two 747-8Fs

Stamford, Connecticut-based commercial aircraft lessor Intrepid Aviation has revised a firm purchase commitment with Boeing for six 777-300ERs, canceling two of the 777-300ERs in favor of two new 747-8F freighters.

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• Etihad Airways Partners align loyalty programs
• Airbus, Boeing September commercial aircraft orders top $11.1 billion
• IATA: Air cargo traffic moderates to 3.9% growth in August
• Lufthansa Group announces 2016/2017 winter routes
• Russia’s UTair to launch St. Petersburg-Munich service Oct. 30
• Spain’s Air Europa, Turkish Airlines to codeshare
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MRO Thrives Despite Influx Of Newer, More Durable Aircraft

Trends in the global MRO business point to a rapidly evolving industry.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Delta responds to commentaries on JetBlue government award
ATW AirKarp Blog: Four thoughts on the ICAO emissions deal
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Too much inventory, not enough space

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Aviation News Gallery: This Week in Pictures-Oct. 3-7
Onboard EVA Air’s Boeing 777-300ER
Gallery: An Exclusive Look at China Airlines’ First A350 XWB
Gallery: First MRJ90 Test Aircraft Reaches US
Gallery: RwandAir’s First A330 Delivery-Inside & Out

Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Year-to-Date: September 2016
Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Year-to-Date: September 2016

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