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August 17, 2018

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US lawmaker calls for security review following Sea-Tac plane theft

Ben Goldstein

The crash of a stolen Horizon Air Bombardier Q400 turboprop Aug. 10 at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Sea-Tac) is drawing scrutiny from US lawmakers about aviation security and airport employee screening.


XiamenAir Boeing 737-800 damaged after Manila runway excursion

Chen Chuanren

A XiamenAir Boeing 737-800 suffered damage to its landing gear and engine after it overran the runway at Manila’s Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Aug. 17.

South Korea rules Jin Air can keep license over citizenship scrutiny

Adrian Schofield

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South Korea’s aviation regulator has decided it will not revoke the license of LCC Jin Air because of violations of citizenship rules, but some restrictions will still be applied to the carrier.


UK regulator calls for tougher action against disruptive passengers

Alan Dron

The UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) has called for more prosecutions to deter drunken and violent airline passengers.

Ethiopian Airlines confirms bid for Nigeria Air

Victoria Moores

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Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines has submitted an expression of interest in the project to create new Nigerian flag carrier, Nigeria Air.


Bangkok Airways’ 1H net profit up 4.5% on tourism increase

Alan Dron

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A boost in tourism to Thailand was a significant factor behind Bangkok Airways’ improved figures for the first half of 2018, the Thai regional carrier said.

Fraport gains approval for expansion work

Victoria Moores

Frankfurt Airport operator Fraport has been granted a building permit for a new pier, which will ultimately be integrated into Terminal 3 (T3).


Other News

2019 ATW Awards nominations are open
Lufthansa Cargo set to start marketing Brussels Airlines’ cargo space
SWISS joins US TSA Pre-Check
Small Planet Airlines Poland appoints new CEO
Delta, Kenya Airways to codeshare on Nairobi flights
Wizz Air to expand Israel operations
JetBlue appoints Baldanza, Robb O’Hagan to board of directors


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