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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

August 31, 2018

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SAS posts strong peak quarter results despite operational disruptions

Victoria Moores

SAS CEO Rickard Gustafson apologized for the airline’s poor operational performance during the 2018 summer season, casting a shadow over a record fiscal third-quarter performance which saw the airline climb to a SEK1.55 billion ($169 million) net profit.

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Etihad incident over Australia led to 777 production line inspections

Sean Broderick

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A new report released by the Australian Transport Safety Board (ATSB) on an inflight diversion of an Etihad Airways Boeing 777-300ER on Oct. 14, 2017 caused by chafing and arcing of incorrectly installed wire bundles led Boeing to subsequently introduce new production-line inspections and issue maintenance recommendations to operators.

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United raises baggage fees, following JetBlue, Air Canada and WestJet

Ben Goldstein

Chicago-based United Airlines became the latest North American carrier to raise checked bag fees, as airlines contend with lower revenues amid climbing prices for jet fuel.

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UK lifts personal electronic device restrictions on some Cairo flights

Alan Dron

The UK government has lifted restrictions on passengers bringing large personal electronic devices (PEDs) into the cabin of UK-bound flights from Cairo—but apparently only on British Airways services.

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AirAsia drops plans for Chinese JV, posts $78 million 2Q net profit

Adrian Schofield

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AirAsia has dropped plans to open a joint venture airline in China, as the group reported a higher net profit for the 2018 second quarter.

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Other News

Finnair sells 60% of regional airline Norra to Danish Air Transport
NTSB to hold probable cause meeting on Air Canada SFO near miss
Rossiya switches Moscow flights, Aeroflot expands network
Saudia reports strong Hajj flights season
Singapore’s HAITE and Malaysia’s MAB Academy to form training JV
IATA: record July load factor shows airlines’ capacity efficiency

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