Bombardier completes CSeries route-proving flights

Bombardier has completed its CSeries CS100 route-proving flights, which included more than 30 city-pair flights in European cities over a three-week period.

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Brussels Airport to remain closed indefinitely; ICAO condemns attacks

Authorities at Brussels Zaventem say it remains unclear as to when the airport will re-open following the March 22 terrorist attack.

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United board insurgents: ‘We are not seeking control of the company’

Facing strong pushback from United Airlines’ employees, two United shareholders leading a revolt against the airline’s board of directors sought to clarify that they are not seeking control of United and want to see United president and CEO Oscar Munoz succeed.

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IATA files complaint with EC on OEM aftermarket control

IATA has filed a formal complaint with the European Commission (EC) on behalf of its airline members that the association says has “deep concern” about the control of OEMs over aftermarket repairs, parts and services.

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Airbus launches ‘Airspace’ cabin concept

Airbus is hoping to appeal directly to passengers with the launch of a modern cabin interior look, branded Airspace, which will debut on the Airbus A330neo in 2017 and will be displayed as a mock-up at the Aircraft Interiors Expo in Hamburg from April 5-7.

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Life at 20,000ft and why you should choose a window seat

Karen Walker

Tuesday was another routine day and yet a unique day in my work life. At 5.30 am I woke to news of the terrorist attacks in Brussels.  As it involved the airport, my work life kicked in, although our European editor, Victoria Moores, was well ahead of me and had posted the immediate news on ATWonline.com.

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ANA Holdings CEO describes importance of US airline partnerships

All Nippon Airways (ANA) has more than doubled its traffic to and from the US in the five years since it began its immunized joint venture (JV) with United Airlines.

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Ramifications of US airlines’ financial prowess

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American Airlines CEO: We are in the Midst of a Cultural Change

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