US company awaits contract to resume MH370 search

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A US-based marine survey firm expects a contract award from the Malaysian government within days to resume searching for the Boeing 777-200 that disappeared almost four years ago while operating as Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.

E-commerce will drive cargo growth in 2018

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Air cargo operators expect further growth for transporting goods by air in 2018, after a strong 2017, with e-commerce in particular driving the growth.

SCAC assembles 34 SSJ100s in 2017

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Sukhoi Civil Aircraft Co. (SCAC) produced 34 Sukhoi Superjet 100s (SSJ100) in 2017 and delivered 30 of the type last year, the Russian manufacturer said in a statement.

East coast winter storm forces 4,600 US flight cancellations

A winter storm moving up the US and Canadian east coast is the driving force behind more than 4,600 US flight cancellations—and counting—since Jan. 3.

Air Astana takes first A321neo, completes new technical center

Kazakhstan’s Air Astana has taken delivery of its first Airbus A321neo, which is on an operating lease from Dublin-based lessor AerCap.

Market for new aircraft remains robust, despite airlines earnings dip

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Despite increased competition between aircraft lessors and a slight dip in earnings among some international airlines over 2016, the appetite for new commercial airliners remains strong worldwide, particularly throughout the Asia-Pacific region.

Ryanair reveals Porto as third connection hub
AAPA: Asia-Pacific carriers see strong international demand
Chorus Aviation Capital places two Q400s with Ethiopian Airlines
Airbus acquires Colorado flight training facility
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