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May 11, 2018

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Report: US, UAE reach deal on subsidy transparency

Sean Broderick

The US and United Arab Emirates (UAE) are set to announce a deal that addresses longstanding concerns over alleged subsidies for Dubai-based Emirates Airline and Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways as well as fifth-freedom flying to the state.


Brussels Airlines pilots call for two strike days

Kurt Hofmann

Lufthansa subsidiary Brussels Airlines’ pilot union has called for strike action on May 14 and May 16, which is expected to create significant disruption to flight operations, the carrier confirmed to ATW.

North Korea pledges airspace safety improvement in ICAO meeting

Adrian Schofield

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North Korea has committed to taking steps to improve its airspace safety, which could open the way for airlines to resume using North Korean airspace for overflights.


JetBlue, pilot union reach agreement in principle

Mark Nensel

JetBlue Airways and its pilots union leadership have reached an agreement in principle on a new labor contract, according to the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

Spirit Airlines, Thales sign fleetwide Wi-Fi deal

Aaron Karp

Fort Lauderdale, Florida-based ultra-LCC Spirit Airlines will equip its entire fleet with inflight Wi-Fi capability by mid-2019 as part of an ongoing effort to revamp its image and improve the value proposition of its product.


South African Airways to receive fresh government cash infusion

Alan Dron

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The South African government has agreed to make a further cash infusion into its loss-making national carrier, South African Airways (SAA), as it seeks to establish conditions for a decisive turnaround strategy.

Other News

GOL reports 1Q net profit down on taxes; revenue up on higher demand
Singapore Airlines to offer upgraded A380 on Zurich route

Air Lease Corp.’s 1Q net profit up 30% on robust growth
Better yields aid Air Arabia in 1Q
SmartLynx to focus expansion on North and Central America
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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?
ATW AirKarp Blog: WestJet CEO: 'This is not Norwegian'
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Polls

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Photo Galleries

Video: Wizz Air CEO József Váradi talks on the launch of Wizz Air UK
Video: China Southern commercial manager talks about route strategy
Video: WOW Air CEO reveals future airline plans
Gallery: Cabin interiors latest innovations
Gallery: New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries April 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders April 2018
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date March 2018
World Airport Traffic 2017: Top 100 Airports
World Airline Traffic March 2018
World Airlines Financial Results 1Q 2018
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 1Q 2018
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

ap&m Europe
May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia
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

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