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Daily News
Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

August 11, 2017

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Qatar eases visa requirements for 80 nations

Qatar, embroiled in a diplomatic stand-off with four Middle East nations that have seen severe restrictions on its access to neighboring airspace, has waived entry visa requirements for 80 nations.

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 85 countries, and 95 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. Look up. AIAA is there. http://www.aiaa.org/you/

Air Europa pilots ask to avoid layovers in Venezuela

Air Europa pilots, represented by the Spanish pilots trade union SEPLA, have requested layover alternatives on its 3X-weekly Madrid-Caracas services because of safety concerns.

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Malaysia Airlines boosts Australasian services

Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) has seen a dramatic improvement on its Australasian services, thanks to the carrier’s efforts to boost demand in this market.

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The most in depth conference ever held on the contaminated air debate. Enabling delegates to understand the flight safety implications, the latest scientific and medical evidence and the solutions available to airlines and aircraft operators.

Lessor Avolon says MAX 10 launch will cannibalize part of line-up

One of the world’s largest lessors believes that Boeing’s recent launch of the 737 MAX 10 will significantly improve the manufacturer’s share of the narrowbody market, but probably at the cost of limiting sales of the smaller MAX 9.

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Irelandâs FLY Leasing builds toward $750 million acquisition goal

Dublin-based FLY Leasing continued to boost its fleet and shore up equity in the second quarter, aiming to meet its $750 million acquisition goal by the end of 2017.

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14^th Aviation Festival
6-8 September 2017
Business Design Centre, London

Business models. Technology. Innovation. For the world’s aviation industry.
Now in its 14th year the Aviation Festival brings together the most innovative airlines and airports to discuss all aspects of customer experience management. Full details at http://www.terrapinn.com/aviation