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May 14, 2019

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Reports: Jet Airways’ top executives resign

Alan Dron

Jet Airways’ CEO Vinay Dube and his deputy and CFO Amit Agarwal have resigned, according to reports in the country’s press.


Mitsubishi nears new configuration for MRJ70 redesign

Guy Norris

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Mitsubishi Aircraft said a stretched redesign of what was formerly dubbed the MRJ70, a regional jet follow-on to the company’s in-development MRJ90, is a “realistic possibility” and expects to release new configuration details over coming weeks.

Transport Canada orders A220 operators to inspect fuel feed tubes

Sean Broderick

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Airbus A220 operators have been told to inspect fuel feed tubes for chafing caused by a clamp that, in extreme cases, could inhibit fuel from flowing to engines.


Air Italy ditches planned 787s for A330s

Alan Dron

Air Italy plans a modest increase in its number of long-haul Airbus A330s, rather than taking on Boeing 787-8s, because of delays in delivering new aircraft to its minority shareholder, Qatar Airways.

TAP Air Portugal A321LR makes first commercial flight

Helen Massy-Beresford

TAP Air Portugal’s Airbus A321LR took its first commercial flight over the weekend, the Portuguese airline said, operating from Lisbon to Prague.


Vinci Airports seals London Gatwick deal

Alan Dron

Vinci Airports has completed the purchase of its controlling 50.01% stake in London Gatwick Airport, the French company announced May 14.

Groupe ADP’s privatization plan could be delayed by referendum

Helen Massy-Beresford

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A Paris court ruling to allow a referendum on whether Paris airports operator Groupe ADP should be privatized looks set to push back the controversial sell-off of the French state’s stake in the airport operator.

Other News

US consumer groups, airlines, urge Democrats to abandon PFC hike
US DOT IG calls Civil Aviation Registry ‘outdated and inefficient’
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise 1Q net profit rises 3% on higher revenue
Star Alliance opens refurbished lounge at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
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Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airlines Financial Results First Quarter 2019

Events

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May 24, 2019, Melbourne, Australia   
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