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January 19, 2018

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US government shutdown would halt FAA noncritical functions

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The FAA’s contingency plan for a government shutdown once again would cause its Oklahoma City aircraft registration office to shutter and put a halt to all but the most critical functions of its Aviation Safety (AVS) branch, a Department of Transportation (DOT) document shows.

Pekoske: Airport security screeners will remain working in shutdown

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Transportation Security Administration (TSA) screeners will remain working at airport security lanes in the event of a US government shutdown, TSA administrator David Pekoske said.

SAS in âfinal negotiationsâ for new A320neo order

Alan Dron

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) has confirmed it is in final negotiations with Airbus for a large batch of A320neo narrowbodies following a Reuters report, citing SAS CFO Goran Jansson, that the carrier will purchase 40-50 aircraft.

Walsh: IAG will grow substantially if NIKI deal is approved

Kurt Hofmann

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International Airlines Group (IAG) CEO Willie Walsh told ATW that the company will grow significantly if the deal to buy NIKI assets via its Spanish LCC subsidiary Vueling goes ahead.

Beijing to lower ownership stakes in Chinese airlines

The Chinese government said it will loosen its control over China’s big three carriers—China Southern Airlines, Air China and China Eastern Airlines—allowing its ownership stakes in the airlines to fall below 50%.

Korean Air to phase out older Boeing 737s, 747s and 777s

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Korean Air plans to phase out more of its older passenger and cargo aircraft this year as it upgrades its fleet with several widebody and narrowbody deliveries.

ATW Blog: On the Mark

Emirates to the A380 rescue

Mark Nensel

So Emirates Airline has come to the rescue of the Airbus A380. Was it gallantry or pressure that led to this outcome? It’s probably a bit of both.

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