US DOT to create aviation consumer advocate position

Ben Goldstein

A little-noticed provision in the 1,200-page bill to reauthorize the FAA will create an aviation consumer advocate within the Aviation Consumer Protection Division (ACPD) of the US Department of Transportation (DOT).

CEO: AirBaltic A220-300 delivers higher-than-expected fuel savings

Kurt Hofmann

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AirBaltic CEO Martin Gauss told ATW the Airbus A220-300 (former Bombardier CS300) has so far delivered higher-than-expected fuel savings. In addition, the launch operator has overcome many technical issues with the aircraft.

SIA debuts A350-900ULR on Singapore-New York world’s longest route

Chen Chuanren

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) has relaunched the nonstop Singapore (SIN)-New York Newark service, the world’s longest commercial flight, with its Airbus A350-900 ultra-long-range (ULR) aircraft.

Delta unveils first A220 routes; four set for all-A220 service

Sean Broderick

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Delta Air Lines will debut its Airbus A220-100s on flights to Boston Logan International (BOS) and Dallas/Fort Worth International (DFW) out of its New York LaGuardia (LGA) hub starting Jan. 31, 2019. 

Alitalia unions urge development of long-haul network

Helen Massy-Beresford

Italian unions have welcomed progress on the future of Alitalia and called for attention to be focused on developing the carrier’s long-haul network, particularly flights to the US.

European pilot group demands Ryanair to reverse base closures

Helen Massy-Beresford

European pilots are calling for Irish LCC Ryanair to reverse its decision to close bases in Eindhoven in the Netherlands and Bremen in Germany, as well as to reduce the number of aircraft based at Niederrhein in Germany in order to ensure progress in talks with unions.

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Lufthansa’s CityLine to begin Airbus A319 operations in 2019
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