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May 30, 2018

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Rolls-Royce speeds up permanent Trent 1000 engine fix

Tony Osborne

Rolls-Royce is accelerating the process of inspections and the development of a permanent fix for the issues impacting its Trent 1000 Package C engine powering the Boeing 787.


Russia suspends AOC for Saratov Airlines

Polina Montag-Girmes

Russia’s Federal Air Transport Agency has suspended the air operator’s certificate (AOC) for Saratov Airlines, effective May 31, because of a violation of flight safety rules.

DOT opposes consumer protections in Senate, House FAA reauthorization bills

Ben Goldstein

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) told Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation, in a May 23 letter that consumer protections included in both chambers’ FAA reauthorization bills are “unnecessary, expensive and counterproductive.”


UK introduces laws to target reckless UAV users

Alan Dron

The UK introduced new laws May 30 that will restrict all unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) from flying above 400 ft. and within 1km (.62 mile) of airport boundaries.

Singapore Airlines to launch A350-900ULR nonstop Newark service in October

Adrian Schofield

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has revealed new details of its planned nonstop flight to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), which will be the world’s longest route.


Ryanair unionization opens new base possibilities

Victoria Moores

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Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary is considering new bases in the French regions and going back to Copenhagen, now that the Irish LCC is willing to recognize unions.

Other News

SAS Scandinavian Airlines narrows 1H losses on improved earnings
Aeroflot Group posts $2 million net loss in 1Q 2018
China's LCC 9 Air prepares for international service
Ethiopian Airlines to be first African carrier to operate 100 aircraft
China Southern to resume St. Petersburg service with 737 MAX 8s


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Polls

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Will individuals eventually be brought to justice for the shooting down of flight MH17?

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Lufthansa-Air France or BA-Air France?
ATW AirKarp Blog: Was Doug Parker’s $5 billion ‘average’ earnings prediction a mistake?
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: EasyJet: A new old strategy?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Relaunched Air Italy takes first MAX in new livery
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

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

Partnership Events