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June 19, 2018

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Most Air France unions cancel planned June strikes

Helen Massy-Beresford

Most Air France unions have called off strikes planned for June 23-26 in the latest twist in a months-long conflict with staff over pay that has so far led to 15 strike days, the resignation of the former Air France-KLM group CEO and a financial cost of around €400 million ($462 million).


FedEx to take 24 more Boeing freighters in $6.6 billion order

Aaron Karp

FedEx Corp. has ordered 24 more Boeing freighters, comprising 12 767Fs and 12 777Fs.

Industry steps up action calls for CORSIA standards

Karen Walker

With barely seven months left before new emissions reporting requirements come into force for international flights, governments are being pressed to take urgent action so that standards are in place in time to comply.


UAV incidents close runways at Oslo airport

Alan Dron

Two incidents involving dangerous use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) near Oslo Gardermoen Airport (OSL) have led to a stiff warning from Norwegian airports authority Avinor.

Alaska Airlines increases Hawaii service with Sacramento-Kona route

Sean Broderick

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Seattle-based Alaska Airlines—fortifying its US west coast-Hawaii presence and ramping up competition in Northern California—plans to launch nonstop service between Sacramento and Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA) this December.


Flybe narrows net loss on business plan, new management

Alan Dron

Flybe, Europe’s largest regional airline, recorded a reduced net loss for the 2017-18 financial year, with the company CEO reporting most parameters improving.

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CEO: Ethiopian Airlines in talks for Farnborough aircraft orders

Victoria Moores

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Ethiopian Airlines may announce a Bombardier CSeries or Embraer E2 order at the 2018 Farnborough Air Show, as well as a follow-on deal for Boeing 787s, according to Ethiopian CEO Tewolde Gebremariam.


Lufthansa CEO: Airlines are facing a crisis of growth

Victoria Moores

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Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr has called for greater cooperation between airlines and airports in the face of the upcoming capacity crunch, likening current strained relations to sibling rivalry.


ACI defends airport privatization

Victoria Moores

Airports Council International (ACI) has defended airport privatization as one “viable solution” to the capacity crunch, following airline criticism of the model.


Other News

Korean Air to expand CSeries, 787 fleet this year
Survey predicts jump in airline technology spending 
American regional PSA Airlines stabilizes computer systems
Cathay Pacific to introduce A350-1000 on Taipei route July 1
Russian regional UVT aero begins international flights
Saudi Arabian Airlines resumes Vienna services 
Ethiopian Airlines to open second Spanish route
Aircraft News-June 19, 2018




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