‘Stretched’ to finance projects, US airports call for federal reforms

A day after US President Donald Trump reiterated his desire to invest money in US airport infrastructure in an address to Congress, US airport directors told lawmakers that financing infrastructure projects remains difficult and pushed for reforms by the federal government.

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Trump includes US airports in $1 trillion infrastructure push

US President Donald Trump has called on Congress to invest $1 trillion in US infrastructure, including US airports, which he has previously described as the “bottom of the rung” internationally.

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CFM LEAP-1A-powered Airbus A321neo certified

The CFM International LEAP-1A-powered Airbus A321neo has gained type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and FAA.

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Malaysia Airlines shows steady improvement in 2016 4Q

Malaysia Airlines said it finished last year ahead of its budgeted loss, with a “strong result” during the final quarter of 2016.

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Airbus proposes legal name change at AGM

Airbus is to seek shareholder approval for a formal name change during an annual general meeting (AGM) on April 12.

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10 good and bad indicators for US aviation under Trump

Karen Walker

It’s still early days in the US Trump administration, but here’s a few thoughts on the outlook for aviation, good and bad, given what little we have seen and heard so far.

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TAP Portugal returns to profit in 2016
Qatar Airways leases four A350-900s from LATAM
Airberlin Group appoints new CCO
Etihad Airways, EgyptAir to codeshare
SriLankan Airlines receives first A320neo
S7 Airlines to boost Saint Petersburg service
MRO Briefs-March 1, 2017

Air France-KLM, Lufthansa CEOs call for action on Gulf carriers

The CEOs of Air France-KLM and German flag carrier Lufthansa have written to EU Transport Commissioner Violeta Bulc, calling for new measures to counter what they say are unfair practices by Gulf carriers.

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US Major Carriers Seek Administration Support On Gulf Carriers Issue

The US major airlines are ready to fight again over Gulf carrier expansion.

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ATW AirKarp Blog: Express cargo’s big shift
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Is European aviation broken?

Poll Question

How long before express parcels are routinely delivered via a drone?

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Photo Gallery: This Week in Aviation-Feb. 27-March 3, 2017
Gallery: Innsbruck Airport brings winter tourists to the Austrian Alps
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

World Airport Traffic: December 2016
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries January 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders January 2017
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World Airline Financial Results: 4th Quarter 2016
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