Embraer wins E190-E2 certification; First delivery to Widerøe set for April

Aaron Karp

The Embraer E190-E2, the first aircraft in the Brazilian manufacturer’s E-Jet E2 program, has received its type certificate from Brazilian regulator ANAC, the FAA and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), clearing the way for first delivery to Norwegian regional airline Widerøe.

Shuster will not pursue ATC spinoff proposal

Aaron Karp

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The leading advocate in the US Congress for spinning off air traffic control (ATC) from the FAA has conceded the idea lacks sufficient support on Capitol Hill and therefore will not be pursued in upcoming FAA reauthorization legislation.

Austria’s Laudamotion receives AOC

Kurt Hofmann

Laudamotion, the rebranded bankrupt airberlin subsidiary NIKI, has received an air operator’s certificate (AOC) from Austrian aviation authority Austro Control.

Spirit pilots ratify long-term contract, ending 3-year labor struggle

Mark Nensel

Spirit Airlines’ pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), have voted to ratify a new five-year working agreement, concluding an often-contentious three-year effort to secure a new labor contract.

AirAsia Group to launch China, Vietnam operations as affiliates see profits

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AirAsia Group plans to launch its latest franchises in China and Vietnam later this year, as its current overseas affiliates demonstrate stronger financial performance.

Virgin Australia returns to profit as restructuring plan yields results

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Virgin Australia reported a net profit of A$4.4 million ($3.4 million) for its fiscal first-half ended Dec. 31, 2017, signaling its multi-year transformation plan is gaining traction.

Avianca posts $245 million 2017 net profit after pilot strike adjustments
Joon to begin Paris-Mumbai service in June
Ryanair boosts German operations
Airbus rolls out first A350-900ULR
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