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ATW Daily News

June 12, 2017

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Boeing concludes $3 billion Iranian 737 MAX deal

Boeing has finalized a definitive agreement with Iran Aseman Airlines for the purchase of up to 60 737 MAX commercial passenger aircraft.

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Trump’s travel ban blocked again by US judiciary

The block on US President Donald Trump’s revised executive order temporarily banning nationals from six countries from traveling to the US has been upheld by a second US federal appeals court.

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Qatar Airways reports profits up 21.7% in FY2017

Qatar Airways reported a net profit of QAR1.97 billion ($540 million), for the 2016-17 financial year, up 21.7% compared to net profit of QAR1.62 billion in FY2016.

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Gulf Air CEO resigns

The CEO of Bahraini flag carrier Gulf Air, Maher Salman Al Musallam has resigned, with the airline’s board accepting his decision.

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Mesa pilots, management reach tentative labor agreement

Mesa Airlines pilots, represented by the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA), reached a tentative agreement with management June 9 on a new collective bargaining agreement. A ratification vote begins June 26.

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Other News

Iran Air to take first Boeing 777-300ER in April 2018
China’s Lucky Air begins Kunming-Moscow service
South Africa’s Airlink is preferred bidder for commercial flights


ATW Plus (Premium Content)

US trade commission backs Boeing complaint against Bombardier

As expected, the US International Trade Commission (ITC) voted unanimously June 9 to allow a Boeing’s antidumping complaint against Canadian aircraft manufacturer Bombardier to continue toward finding compensatory duties.

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Air India considers Los Angeles, Houston nonstop services

Air India is evaluating new nonstop flights from India to Los Angeles, California, and Houston, Texas, as the Indian flag carrier continues its international expansion.

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Webinars

SITA-ATW Baggage Webinar
Thursday, June 15, 2017
11:00 am ET/16:00 LIS/17:00 CET/19:00 AUH/23:00 SIN

The webinar will explore the latest trends in baggage tracking and which technology the industry is investing in as it prepares for a step-change in handling by June 2018. Also, find out the current statistics for mishandled bags.

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Air Transport World magazine

Adapting to Change

New Singapore Airlines is staying competitive.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Walsh’s meltdown over the BA meltdown
ATW AirKarp Blog: Trump’s withdrawal from Paris is bad news for the ICAO emissions deal
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Airlines need Brexit answers. Soon.

Polls

Poll Question

Which aircraft maker is winning the WTO government subsidies battle?

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Photo Galleries

Video: Embraer E195-E2 Eagle paint scheme
Gallery: This Week in Pictures-June 5-9, 2017  
Gallery: Irkut MC-21’s first flight
Gallery: Latest developments in cabin interiors
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After

Data

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders May 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries May 2017
Airbus & Boeing Average List Prices 2017

 

Events

Aero-Engines Europe
September 13-14, 2017, Madrid, Spain
SpeedNews 22nd Annual Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (BGA)
October 4-5, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Airline Engineering & Maintenance: North America

October 18-19, 2017, Miami, FL

Partnership Events