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January 15, 2019

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Security staff at eight German airports continue strike action

Kurt Hofmann

Flights in Germany faced further disruptions Jan. 15 because of planned strike action by security staff at eight of the country’s airports.


Connect Airways raises takeover offer for Flybe

Kerry Reals

The Virgin-led consortium seeking to acquire Flybe has increased its offer by £600,000 ($771,000) and agreed to immediately provide £10 million to improve the struggling UK regional carrier’s liquidity, after it was revealed the conditions for the original bridge loan facility could not be met.

Delta’s 2018 net income up 22.5%, warns of revenue drop from shutdown

Staff

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Delta Air Lines on Jan. 15 reported fourth-quarter 2018 revenue of $10.7 billion, up 5% year-over-year, but warned of revenue slowing because of the partial federal government shutdown that started in late December 2018.

TSA staffing shortages, delays grow as shutdown continues

Ben Goldstein

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Some US airports are warning of terminal closures and longer wait-times at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screening lanes as the US partial federal government shutdown—now the longest in history—shows no sign of ending soon.

Report: India foresees 20-year rapid growth of traffic, airports

Adrian Schofield

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A new strategy document outlines rapid growth projections and ambitious goals for India’s civil aviation industry over the next 20 years, as well as challenges and recommended steps.

Indonesian military jets intercept Ethiopian Airlines 777F

Chen Chuanren

Indonesian Air Force (TNI AU) military jets intercepted an Ethiopian Airlines Boeing 777F over Sumatra, Indonesia, forcing it to land at Batam’s Hang Nadim International Airport on Jan. 15.

Turkish Airlines forecasts strong growth for 2019

Kerry Reals

Turkish Airlines expects its full-year revenues to reach $14.1 billion in 2019, on the back of a strong passenger growth forecast for the coming year.

Other News

UK’s Hybrid Air Vehicles gains approval to produce Airlander 10
Cathay Pacific’s December load factors slip despite healthy demand
Finnair to expand services to Japan, Dominican Republic
LOT Polish Airlines to launch route to India
Russia’s S7 Technics increases MRO training capacity
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January 29-30, 2019, Dallas TX
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March 4-6, 2019, Beverly Hills, CA
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March 14, 2019, Washington, DC
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March 26, 2019, New York, NY  
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April 9-10, 2019,  Atlanta, GA  

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