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March 30, 2018

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DOT allocates new US-Havana frequencies, Houston gains daily flights

Mark Nensel

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) issued tentative allocations for re-assigned US-Havana, Cuba frequencies March 30 to five carriers, including a major boost for United Airlines’ service from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), with frequencies jumping from once a week to daily.


Singapore Airlines unveils new regional 787-10 cabin

Helen Massy-Beresford

Singapore Airlines said it would invest $350 million to equip an initial 20 new Boeing 787-10s with new cabins including a fully flat bed in business class and personalized IFE for all passengers.

Lion Group completes $5.5 billion LEAP-1A purchase

Alan Dron

Indonesia’s Lion Group and engine maker CFM International have finalized an order for 380 LEAP-1A engines to power the Asian group’s Airbus A320neo and A321neo aircraft.


Airbus A321LR flies longest flight on Seychelles-Toulouse route

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Airbus’ prototype A321neo long-range (A321LR) flew 4,109 nautical miles from Seychelles to Toulouse on March 30, its longest-distance flight in the certification program.

China Eastern’s 2017 net profit up 41% as demand, exchange rates improve

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China Eastern Airlines reported a net profit of CNY6.4 billion ($983 million) in 2017, up 41% over net income of CNY4.5 billion in 2016 as market demand continues to grow and exchange rates improve.


Other News

UK government announces details of airline insolvency review
Istanbul New Airport commissions first runway; eyes October opening
DFS Group takes over ATC in Edinburgh 
Portuguese ACMI operator Hi Fly to add 10 A330-900neos

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Video: UATP president & CEO talks about distribution trends
 
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Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

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Events

MRO Americas
April 10-12, Orlando, FL   
Engine Leasing, Trading & Finance
May 2-3 2018, London, UK
ap&m Europe
May 30-31, 2018, London, UK
MRO BEER
June 6-7, 2018, Ljubljana, Slovenia

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