US rejects Boeing price-dumping case against Bombardier

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Boeing’s price-dumping case against Bombardier over the sale of CSeries aircraft to a US airline has been overturned by the US International Trade Commission (ITC), ending the threat of tariffs of almost 300% on CSeries imports into the US.

Alaska posts $1 billion 2017 profit, integration set for early spring

Mark Nensel

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Alaska Air Group reported a $1 billion net profit—in GAAP terms—for full-year 2017, incorporating a one-time $274 million tax benefit associated with the US tax reform legislation enacted in late December 2017. 

Mitsubishi Aircraft loses MRJ order after Eastern acquisition

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The acquisition of US carrier Eastern Air Lines by charter operator Swift Air in 2017 has resulted in Mitsubishi Aircraft losing an order for 20 MRJ regional jets.

American’s fleet renewal slows substantially this year

Aaron Karp

Following a massive injection of new aircraft in the four years following its December 2013 emergence from Chapter 11 and merger with US Airways, American Airlines is slowing the pace of its fleet renewal and dialing back spending on aircraft.

CFM reports record orders in 2017; targets 2018 delivery catch-up

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With almost 14,300 LEAP engines on order and CFM56s continuing to be produced in larger numbers than forecast, CFM International said it aims to close a 4-5-week gap between planned and actual engine deliveries to Airbus and Boeing by the end of 2018.

Norway’s Avinor eyes all-electric domestic flights by 2040

Victoria Moores

Norwegian state-owned airport operator Avinor has outlined a vision of all-electric domestic flights within Norway by 2040.

Hong Kong Express appoints new CEO
New easyJet CEO sees managing opportunities as greatest challenge
Kenya Airways CEO asks for level playing field in African Open Skies
Airbus begins A350-1000 Middle East, Asia demonstration tour
Singapore Airlines adjusts services to Australia, New Zealand
Mexico’s Interjet to add San Francisco to network
Rockwell posts $280 million fiscal 1Q net profit before UTC takeover
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Region’s airlines look to build on profitability plans

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