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September 20, 2018

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Rolls identifies 787 Trent engine fix; cites air pollution cause

Guy Norris

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Air pollution, especially in large Asian cities, is believed to be one cause of reliability issues that have affected a large portion of the Rolls-Royce Trent 1000-powered Boeing 787 fleet. 


Nigeria suspends plans to establish new national airline

Jens Flottau

Nigeria has given up on plans to establish a new national carrier.

Ryanair shareholders back resolutions at AGM

Helen Massy-Beresford

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Ryanair shareholders backed all resolutions at its annual shareholders’ meeting, easing some pressure on the Irish LCC, but sending a clear signal of discontent about how management has been handling a labor relations crisis by re-electing its chairman with a much smaller majority than before.


Thai Airways re-evaluates fleet upgrade plans

Adrian Schofield

Thai Airways is assessing whether it needs to adjust its fleet upgrade plans, with the latest review expected to be completed by year-end.

Inmarsat, Panasonic Avionics partner on inflight connectivity

Michael Bruno

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Satellite communications specialist Inmarsat and Panasonic Avionics announced Sept. 19 they will combine their broadband inflight connectivity (IFC) services in a “landmark” deal to offer IFC to commercial aviation customers.


Central American aviation leaders urge unity

Mark Nensel

Central American commercial aviation leaders pledged renewed cooperation to resolve myriad issues of government regulation, excessive airport and passenger fees and infrastructure inadequacies at the Aviation Day Central America conference in San Jose, Costa Rica Sept. 19.

Air Tahiti studies A220-100, E195-E2 for international expansion

Kurt Hofmann

French Polynesian regional carrier Air Tahiti is considering procuring jets so it can expand international routes from its home base of Papeete, CEO Manate Vivish told ATW on the sidelines of this week’s IATA Aviation Day in Mauritius.


Other News

RwandAir mulls A321LR, 737-7 for European routes
Adelaide selected to host World Routes 2019
Lessor Goshawk completes 51-aircraft acquisition
MRO Briefs-Sept. 20, 2018


2019 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

2019 ATW Awards nominations deadline extended

The nomination period for the 2019 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards has been extended until Oct. 5, 2018. Airlines, Airports, leasing companies, air transport industry suppliers and organizations are still encouraged to submit their nominations as soon as possible.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Senator John McCain
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Overstretched?

Photo Galleries

Video: JetBlue Technology Ventures president Bonny Simi
Gallery: Flying on Embraer’s E190-E2 demonstration aircraft 

Gallery: Farnborough Air Show 2018  
Video: Inside Embraer’s E190 E2 at the Farnborough Air Show   
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After 
Gallery: Cabin Interiors latest innovations 

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders August 2018
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries August 2018
World Airline Traffic July 2018  
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date July 2018
Boeing 20-Year Pilot, Technician and Cabin Crew Outlook 2018-2037  
Bombardier Orders & Deliveries 1H 2018  
Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers Financial Results: 1H 2018  
World Airlines Financial Results 2Q 2018    
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 2Q 2018

Events

Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference 
October 2, 2018, Paradise Valley (Scottsdale), AZ  
MRO Europe  
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Commercial Aviation Services, Asia-Pacific  
Featuring MRO Asia-Pacific, Aero-Engines and Aerospace Manufacturing  
November 6-8, 2018, Singapore

2019 
MRO Latin America 
January 16-17, 2019, Cancun, Mexico  
Aero-Engines Americas
January 29-30, 2019, Dallas TX
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA  

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