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October 23, 2017

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Fitch: Headwinds lower North American airline operating margins

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North American airlines are facing headwinds in 2017 that are lowering operating margins compared to 2015 and 2016, but air travel demand in the region remains strong and the overall industry outlook remains stable, according to Fitch Ratings.


SIA, Boeing firm 777-9, 787-10 order at White House ceremony

Singapore Airlines (SIA) added to its expanding fleet of widebody aircraft Oct. 23 with a formal signing at the White House, in the presence of US President Donald Trump and Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsein Loong, for 20 Boeing 777-9s and 19 787-10s, with options for 12 additional aircraft, six of each type.

Delta wants Aeromexico to be ‘second-tier’ transatlantic JV member

Delta Air Lines is exploring making Aeromexico a “second-tier” member of the Delta-Air France-KLM-Alitalia transatlantic joint venture (JV), according to Delta CEO Ed Bastian.


CEO: Air Mauritius nears decision on narrowbody orders

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Indian Ocean-based Air Mauritius is in the final stages of evaluating either Airbus or Boeing narrowbody aircraft to replace two A319s and expand its fleet.

Air India pursues $555 million aircraft bridge loan

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Air India is seeking a bridge loan of up to $555 million to take delivery of three Boeing aircraft from a prevailing order that will boost its fleet strength.


Interview: Peter Baumgartner CEO, Etihad Airways

PREMIUM ARTICLE

Peter Baumgartner describes how Etihad is dealing with the perfect storm of two failed equity partners, a fight over Open Skies and concerns over terrorism.

Other News

Inmarsat’s EAN rollout on track despite opposition
CBP starts biometric exit technology at Miami International Airport
MRO Briefs-Oct. 23, 2017
Apology



Webinars

2017 Passenger It Trends Survey: Explore Id Management of the Future

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2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

Nominations for for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Nov. 3

Nominations for the 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards close Friday, Nov. 3. Be sure to get your nomination in by the deadline. Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

Air Transport World magazine

The Personal Touch

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How new technology is making onboard customer service more individual.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Planes, Politics & Protectionism
ATW AirKarp Blog: Airbus-Bombardier CSeries shocker: First Thoughts
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Democratic route development

Polls

Poll Question

Will more airlines buy the Bombardier CSeries now that Airbus is on the program?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: On board Air Mauritius’ first A350 XWB delivery flight
Gallery: Delta Air Line’s A350-900 debut
Gallery: Airbus A330neo maiden flight
Gallery: Inside Saudi Arabian Airlines
Gallery: Exclusive look inside Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport new terminal

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airport Traffic September 2017
World Airline Financial Results 3Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 3Q 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders September 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries September 2017

Events

MRO Asia-Pacific Conference & Exhibition
October 31-November 2, 2017, Singapore
Airline E&M Middle East

January 22, 2018, Dubai UAE
MRO Middle East Exhibition

January 23-24, 2018, Dubai UAE  
Aero-Engines Americas
January 31 – February 1, 2018, Fort Lauderdale, FL  
MRO Latin America

February 14-15, 2018, Panama City, Panama
MRO East Asia

March 7 - 8 2018, Hanoi, Vietnam
SpeedNews Commercial Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference

March 12-14, 2018, Beverly Hills, CA
 
Partnership Events