China Southern orders 12 Boeing 787-9 aircraft

China Southern Airlines has ordered 12 Boeing 787-9 aircraft in an effort to facilitate its rapid international expansion.

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Monarch Airlines confirms cash infusion from owners

UK low-cost carrier Monarch Airlines announced Oct. 12 it has received a £165 million ($203 million) injection from majority shareholder, Greybull Capital, on the deadline set by UK regulator Civil Aviation Authority  to have fresh funding in place.

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Sukhoi plans 120-seat SSJ stretch

Sukhoi Civil Aircraft plans to offer a 120-seat version of the Superjet (SSJ) by stretching the center of the fuselage and using larger wings.

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Binter Canarias orders six ATR 72-600s

Binter Canarias, which operates regional services between Spain’s Canary Islands, has placed an order for six 72-seat ATR 72-600s valued at $160 million at list prices.

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ATR CEO de Castelbajac to become Airbus chief of staff

ATR CEO Patrick de Castelbajac is to become Airbus corporate secretary and chief of staff after he hands over his current role to Christian Scherer in November.

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• Russia certifies Embraer E170, E175 aircraft
• Embraer: Europe, CIS will need 1,540 new 70- to 130-seat jets by 2036
• AirBaltic to recruit 1,000 employees by 2021
• American, flight instructors reach tentative agreement
• Aircraft Leasing News-Oct. 12, 2016

UK, China agree to boost flights

The UK and Chinese governments have agreed to more than double flights between the two countries as part of a new bilateral agreement.

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ATW’s 43rd Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards

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The Connected Airliner

How satellite technology is revolutionizing the onboard experience.

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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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