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Latest setback for Japanese manufacturer’s regional jet program
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Ben Goldstein

Trans States Holdings has canceled an order for up to 100 Mitsubishi SpaceJet aircraft, in the latest setback facing the Japanese manufacturer’s long-delayed regional jet program.
 
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Adrian Schofield

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has become the latest carrier to reduce its service to Hong Kong, as the protests in that city take a significant toll on demand.
 
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Chen Chuanren

Air China’s net income rose 4.4% in the third quarter to CNY3.6 billion ($510 million), compared to CNY3.45 billion in the year-ago period, as costs fell and traffic grew.
 
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Alan Dron

London Gatwick Airport is conducting trials aimed at finding ways of boarding passengers more quickly and efficiently.
 
Alan Dron

Qatar Airways has signed an interline agreement with Greek regional carrier Sky Express, effective immediately. 
 
Kurt Hofmann

Dubai-based airlines Emirates and flydubai expect to further optimize their network and aircraft utilization, ensuring year-round routes with “seasonal” patterns, while opening up opportunities for both carriers to serve new markets.
 
Kurt Hofmann

Turkey’s new Istanbul Airport has served more than 41 million passengers—an average of 210,000 per day—since opening one year ago.
 
Jens Flottau

Swiss regional carrier Helvetic Airways has taken delivery of its first Embraer E190 E2, starting a period of significant growth for the niche airline.
 
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