Trump meets with airline CEOs, vows to fix ‘out of whack’ ATC system

US President Donald Trump has promised US airline executives that he will roll back regulations on the industry, ease carriers’ tax burden and upgrade an “obsolete” air traffic control (ATC) system.

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US appeals court rules Trump’s travel ban cannot be reinstated

A US federal appellate court has upheld the suspension of President Donald Trump’s ban on nationals from seven countries from entering the US, roundly rejecting the Trump administration’s rationale for reinstituting the ban.

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Singapore Airlines commits to 20 777-9s, 19 787-10s

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has committed to 20 Boeing 777-9s and 19 787-10, in addition to its previous order for 30 787-10s.

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Air Canada unveils new livery

Air Canada has unveiled a new livery for its entire fleet of 300 mainline and regional aircraft, which are being repainted in a “bold black and white design that highlights its iconic red maple leaf encircled ensign, or ‘rondelle,’ that returns to the tail of the flag carrier’s fleet after an absence of 24 years,” the airline said in a statement.

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China Express Airlines to launch IPO

China Express Airlines plans to launch an initial public offering (IPO) by circulating no more than 40.5 million shares for fleet expansion, according to the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC).

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United flight plan system outage delays hundreds of flights
Royal Jordanian completes long-haul fleet harmonization
Boeing logs 10 commercial aircraft orders, 43 deliveries in January
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WestJet considers adding more widebody aircraft

Canada’s WestJet continues to consider adding more widebody aircraft, but it appears the industry will have to wait at least a few more months to see how it will execute that strategy.

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Air France may use A350 on new low-cost, long-haul carrier

Air France may operate Airbus A350 aircraft on the new low-cost, long-haul carrier, currently dubbed Boost, it is setting up to better rival its main competitors, including Gulf carriers.

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Europe working on ATC strike guidelines

Europe’s airlines, air navigation service providers (ANSP) and regulators are working on a set of guidelines to minimize the impact of disruptive air traffic control (ATC) strikes.

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A New Generation

Narrowbody market transforms as new jets enter service.

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