Mitsubishi Aircraft changes leadership following latest MRJ delay

Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. parent company Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) has installed two of its executives at the top of the leadership structure of its subsidiary producing the MRJ, the Japanese regional jet that has been beset by multiple program delays.

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Wizz Air lowers full-year forecast

Central and Eastern European low-cost carrier (LCC) Wizz Air lowered its full-year profit guidance by €20 million ($21.5 million) following a third-quarter profit drop by more than 20%.

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CFM International names new president and CEO

CFM International named Gaël Méheust president and CEO, from Feb. 1.

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UK government details Heathrow third runway conditions

The UK government has told London Heathrow Airport to improve domestic connectivity and offset the social impact of its planned third runway as part of a bid to secure planning permission.

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Wizz Air considers UK AOC

Wizz Air is considering whether it should set up a UK air operator’s certificate (AOC) in the wake of the UK’s decision to leave the European Union (EU) (Brexit).

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Icelandair to hit top end of 2016 guidance
Etihad Airways expands 787 network
UTair’s domestic traffic grew 25.5% in 2016
IATA: Air passenger traffic rebounded in 2H 2016; up 6.3% overall
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US carriers ask incoming cabinet to review Open Skies policy

The three US network carriers wasted no time after US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson’s confirmation before asking him to review the Open Skies policy and the subsidies they allege Gulf carriers illegally get from their national governments.

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ANALYSIS: Etihad-Lufthansa relationship spurred by market conditions

Karen Walker

The new commercial partnership announced this week between Etihad and Lufthansa is seen by senior executives of both groups as a first-step towards a deeper relationship.

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Time Saver: An electric taxi system can help reduced airline pushback delays

The developer of an electric taxi system is focusing on demonstrating its benefits to airlines in time savings during pushback.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: Alitalia, the airline that broke the camel’s back?
ATW AirKarp Blog: ‘Basic economy’ is a reasonable business decision for airlines
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Board games

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Should airline flight crew members be exempted from President Trump’s travel ban on nationals from seven countries?

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