UK regulator to probe seat allocations

Alan Dron

The UK civil aviation regulator (CAA) has launched a review of airline allocated seating polices after conducting consumer research that showed widespread confusion among the traveling public. 

SINGAPORE: Boeing to start 737 MAX 7 flight tests

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Boeing is preparing to begin flight tests of the third, and smallest member of the 737 MAX family, the 737-7, following the rollout of the first aircraft at its Renton factory in Washington on Feb 5.

SINGAPORE: IATA chief warns on region’s air traffic congestion

Karen Walker

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All the great aircraft deals done at air shows will mean nothing if air traffic congestion and infrastructure challenges are not addressed, the head of IATA warned in a speech just before the opening of the Singapore Air Show.

Lufthansa replaces Brussels Airlines’ top management

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[UPDATED STORY] Lufthansa Group replaced top management at Brussels Airlines Feb. 5, as the group revamps the airline after taking it over in late 2016.

SINGAPORE: A350-1000 performance stats revealed

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Airbus debuts the newly certified A350-1000 at the Singapore Air Show this week as part of a three-week demonstration tour across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East. 

SINGAPORE: Qantas wants to carry full passenger loads on nonstop London service

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Qantas wants its aircraft of choice to be able to fly the anticipated nonstop services from Sydney, Melbourne and Brisbane to London at a full passenger load, the airline’s CEO Alan Joyce said at the Singapore Air Show Aviation Leadership Summit (SAALS).

Pigs might fly, but they shouldn’t do so as service animals

Karen Walker

Two US airlines, Delta and United, have issued stricter guidelines on what is required before a passenger can bring onboard an animal in an “emotional support” or “therapy” role.

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Russia’s Azur Air ordered to repair ‘shortcomings’ or lose AOC
China Southern, Boeing to launch P2F conversion production line
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