Airbus rolls out first A321neo ACF able to seat 240 passengers

Airbus has assembled the first A321neo ACF (Airbus Cabin Flex), a version of the re-engined narrowbody that allows for higher seating capacity.

Turkish Airlines commits to A350 XWB order

Turkish Airlines has signed an MOU with Airbus to acquire 20 A350-900s, plus five options.

EasyJet begins Berlin Tegel operations, German domestic flights

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UK LCC easyJet launched its first German flights and operations from a new base at Berlin Tegel Airport on Jan. 5.

Norwegian hits highest annual passenger total for 2017

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Scandinavian LCC Norwegian carried a record number of passengers in 2017 as it continued to step up its long-haul program.

Mexico’s Volaris raises 4Q profit guidance on rising yields

Following the December 2017 launch of eight international routes and subsequent indications of improving yields, Mexico City-based ultra LCC Volaris increased its profit guidance for fourth-quarter 2017 to 27%-29%, the airline said Jan. 5.

Delta puts A350 at center of long-haul customer service transformation

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For all the strides the US major carriers have made over the last several years—dramatically turning around their financial performance and improving operationally—US carriers still conspicuously lag globally in premium service on long-haul international flights. 

China Aircraft Leasing Group orders more A320neos
Turkish Airlines targets 74 million passengers in 2018
British Airways expands Gatwick services
More airlines ban smart bags from checked luggage
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