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March 7, 2018

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Ryanair has brighter Brexit outlook

Irish LCC Ryanair is more optimistic that flights between the UK and the European Union (EU) will not come to a grinding halt when the country leaves the bloc (Brexit) in March 2019.


Brazil’s GOL reports 2017 net profit down 66% on deferred taxes

Mark Nensel

São Paulo-based LCC GOL reported a BRL378.2 million ($114 million) net profit for 2017, a 65.7% drop from BRL1.1 billion in 2016 net income, as the company paid BRL547 million in deferred income taxes during the year.

European airline CEOs see further consolidation

Victoria Moores

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Airline CEOs attending the Airlines for Europe (A4E) Aviation Summit believe there is scope for further European consolidation, with Ryanair CEO Michael O’Leary predicting that “the next downturn is imminent.”

A4E to maintain push on core issues

Victoria Moores

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International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO and new Airlines for Europe (A4E) chairman Willie Walsh has said the association will “beat people to death” on the same core issues as the body enters its third year.

Aeromexico set to put first MAX into service

Sean Broderick

Aeromexico’s fleet transformation hit two major milestones in late February with the delivery of its first Boeing 737 MAX and the retirement of its last 777, leaving the carrier with three basic fleet types.

West Atlantic reduces deficit on strong revenue growth

Alan Dron

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Sweden-based cargo specialist West Atlantic reduced losses in 2017, ending the year with a net loss of SEK61.6 million ($7.5 million) compared to a deficit of SEK81.8 million for the previous year.

Other News

CEO: Air France to decide on narrowbody fleet in 2018
Developers seek to partner with IAG on Heathrow terminal
Spain reduces route charges for airspace usage
Norwegian applies for Canadian service
Ryanair: Good progress in union talks, but strike risk remains
British Airways refreshes cabins of Gatwick-based 777s
World ATM Congress briefs-March 7, 2018

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Delta CEO takes the high road
ATW AirKarp Blog: The Seinfeld explanation for sluggish airline stocks
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Fare expectations?
ATW On the Mark Blog: Emirates to the A380 rescue

Polls

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Photo Galleries

Video: A4E MD Thomas Reynaert identifies Europe’s top ATM concern
Gallery: Salzburg Airport welcomes ski tourists to Austria
Gallery: Airbus A350-1000 delivery flight
Video: Interview with Norwegian CEO Bjorn Kjos

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airline Traffic December 2017
Airline Safety Performance 2017

Accident Overview: 2017
Jet Hull Loss Rate by Region: 2017
Turboprop Hull Loss Rate by Region: 2017
World Airline Financial Results 2017  
World Airlines Financial Results 4Q 2017
ATR Orders: 2017  
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 4Q and full-year 2017         
Airbus and Boeing Average List Prices 2018

Events

SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference
March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
ATW Airline Awards 
March 27, 2018, Dublin, Ireland
MRO Americas
April 10-12, Orlando, FL   
 
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