Thomas Cook buys airberlin subsidiary to accelerate German growth

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Leisure travel group Thomas Cook has acquired Airberlin Aviation, an affiliate of bankrupt airberlin, to speed up its growth in the German market.

Ryanair seeks UK AOC

Ireland-based LCC Ryanair has applied for a UK air operator’s certificate (AOC), to guard against the possibility of the UK’s 2019 exit from the European Union (EU) leading to a rupture of air links between the UK and the 27-nation bloc.

Southwest orders 40 more Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Southwest Airlines has exercised 40 Boeing 737 MAX 8 options while deferring 23 737 MAX 7 deliveries, a fleet adjustment the Dallas-based carrier said was driven by the tax bill passed in late December by the US Congress.

Norwegian details management changes, long-haul product upgrade

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LCC Norwegian has made three C-level management changes, as it prepares for further network expansion and an upgrade of its long-haul product to include Wi-Fi and an improved premium cabin.

Delivering value is key priority for new Eurocontrol DG

Former Irish Aviation Authority (IAA) CEO Eamonn Brennan wants to make sure pan-European air traffic management (ATM) system Eurocontrol delivers value, after taking up his new role as director general on Jan. 1.

2018 commercial aviation industry market forecast

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The airline industry continues to prove it can deliver profits year after year.

US, Canadian airlines and airports brace for east coast winter storm
Denmark to retain Copenhagen Airports stake
Swedish airport operator lines up expansion finance
Chinese carriers’ passenger boardings up 12.6% in 2017
UTair to carry 8.2 million passengers in 2018

2018 Industry Forecast

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Airline Profitability Streak Continues

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