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Daily News
Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

August 14, 2017

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Ryanair calls for new measures as drink disturbances rocket

Ireland-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Ryanair has called for strict limits on the amount of alcohol passengers can be served at UK airports, following a spike in the number of people arrested for drunken behavior at airports or on flights.

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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/

Azul optimistic post-IPO; touts new aircraft

São Paulo-based Azul Brazilian Airlines views more efficient aircraft joining its fleet—specifically the Airbus A320neo and Embraer E195-E2—and new revenue streams from ancillary fees as keys to what it is characterizing to investors as a “ton of upside” going forward.

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Russian court declares Aeroflot subsidiary Donavia bankrupt

A Russian court has declared Aeroflot Airline subsidiary Donavia insolvent following a bankruptcy filing in January when Aeroflot filed on behalf of its two subsidiaries—Orenburg-based Orenair and Rostov-on-Don-based Donavia.

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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.

Avianca sees Latin American market improving

Avianca Holdings chairman Germán Efromovich told ATW the Latin American aviation market is improving, despite localized problems.

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US Lessor ACG reports $891 million benefit from tax status conversion

California-based aircraft lessor Aviation Capital Group’s (ACG) tax status conversion in late March provided a substantial tax benefit to its overall equity, propelling ACG to an $887.5 million net profit for the first half of 2017, compared to $37.6 million in net profit for the same period in 2016.

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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