Spirit Airlines takes delivery of first A320neo in US

Spirit Airlines has received its first Airbus A320neo, making the Florida-based carrier the first in the US to take delivery of the type.

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Atlas Air orders nine Boeing 767 converted freighters

Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has agreed to a deal with Boeing to convert nine 767 passenger aircraft into Boeing converted freighters (BCF).

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ATR names new CEO; de Castelbajac to step down

Turboprop manufacturer ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac has confirmed he is leaving and will be succeeded by senior Airbus Group executive Christian Scherer.

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Richard Anderson departs Delta, stepping down as board chairman

Richard Anderson has retired as executive chairman of Delta Air Lines’ board of directors, departing from the Atlanta-based airline on which he left an indelible mark over the last nine years.

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FAA proposes fourth hazmat fine against Amazon this year

FAA has proposed a $78,000 civil penalty against Seattle-based Amazon for allegedly violating US hazardous materials regulations, the fourth time this year FAA has alleged the online retail giant has violated hazmat rules.

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Southwest Airlines, AMFA agree to tentative labor contract
New Omani LCC Salam Air changes equipment plans
Russia’s Polar Airlines An-26 makes hard landing in severe weather
SWISS, Zurich Airport optimize flight approaches
GOL, Emirates Airline to codeshare
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Tigerair to resume fleet expansion in 2017

Singapore-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Tigerair is preparing to resume fleet growth in 2017, as closer cooperation with sister carrier Scoot boosts the prospects of both airlines.

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ATW’s 43rd Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards

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Editorial: ATC reform; it’s the economy, stupid

It’s a long-held industry truism that where goes the economy, there goes commercial air transport.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Delta responds to commentaries on JetBlue government award
ATW AirKarp Blog: Four thoughts on the ICAO emissions deal
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Too much inventory, not enough space

Poll Question

Will ICAO’s carbon offset scheme to ensure airlines’ post-2020 emissions growth is carbon neutral succeed?

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Aviation New Gallery: This Week in Pictures-Oct. 10-14  
Onboard EVA Air’s Boeing 777-300ER
Gallery: An Exclusive Look at China Airlines’ First A350 XWB
Gallery: First MRJ90 Test Aircraft Reaches US
Gallery: RwandAir’s First A330 Delivery-Inside & Out

Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders Year-to-Date: September 2016
Airbus and Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries Year-to-Date: September 2016

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