Trump budget could provide US ATC reform insight

Aaron Karp

The Feb. 12 release of the Trump administration’s federal budget proposal for the US government’s 2019 fiscal year (FY19), which starts Oct. 1, 2018, will provide insight into how much of a priority spinning off US air traffic control (ATC) from FAA still is for President Donald Trump.

EASA issues GTF-powered A320neo emergency airworthiness directive

Aaron Karp & Jens Flottau

Airbus said it is “assessing the situation” after the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) issued an emergency airworthiness directive (AD) warning of a potential “dual engine” inflight shutdown on A320neo family aircraft powered by Pratt & Whitney PW1100G geared turbofan (GTF) engines.

Canada may mediate ALPA, WestJet negotiations over Swoop

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The Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), pushing for a hashing out of pilot work rules at WestJet ULCC subsidiary Swoop, has asked the Canadian government to intervene on the first-ever contract negotiations between the union and the airline.

Airbus to deliver first Qatar A350-1000 Feb. 20

Alan Dron

Airbus has confirmed that the first A350-1000 for launch customer Qatar Airways will be delivered Feb. 20.

Sichuan Airlines orders 10 Airbus A350-900s

Katie Cantle

Sichuan Airlines has ordered 10 Airbus A350-900, the Chengdu-based airline said Feb. 9; the aircraft will help facilitate a rapid international expansion plan.

Thomas Cook ups summer capacity 10% on Airberlin Aviation acquisition

Kurt Hofmann

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Leisure travel group Thomas Cook has increased its 2018 summer capacity by 10% through its acquisition of Airberlin Aviation, an affiliate of bankrupt airberlin, and has established Thomas Cook Airlines Balearics, which is based in Palma de Mallorca, Spain.

Plastics push

Victoria Moores

Irish LCC Ryanair has pledged to go single-use plastic-free within five years in a move that will hopefully kick other airlines into action.

Alitalia rescue deal unlikely before March elections
EasyJet shareholders put more Brexit protections in place
Asiana ends 2017 strong; continues A350 fleet renewal
Norwegian agrees to Spanish labor deal
DRC authorities cut Brussels Airlines’ flights
Lessor CALC leads Airbus January order tally
SINGAPORE: FAA, CAAS expand bilateral airworthiness cooperation
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Region’s airlines look to build on profitability plans

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