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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

June 29, 2017

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US Senate FAA bill directs DOT to regulate airline fees

The US Senate’s version of FAA reauthorization, which easily cleared a key vote June 29, includes a provision enabling the US Department of Transportation (DOT) to determine which airline fees “are not reasonable.”

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Norwegian takes delivery of first two Boeing 737 MAX 8s

Low-cost carrier Norwegian took delivery of its first two Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft, and will deploy the CFM International LEAP-1B-powered aircraft on transatlantic routes starting in July.

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Southwest Airlines trims Cuba services; sees no market path

Southwest Airlines is ceasing operations to two Cuban cities that it launched just seven months, saying there is “not a clear path to sustainability” in the market. The decision comes after the US Trump administration earlier in June reinstated broad prohibitions on US citizens traveling to Cuba as tourists.

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IAG sees growing roles for AI, virtual reality in airlines

Artificial intelligence (AI), virtualization and natural language are among the technology areas that will grow in importance for the airline industry, an International Airlines Group (IAG) executive predicts.

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China Southern to sell shares to fund aircraft purchases

China Southern is expected to circulate non-public shares to fund purchases of 41 Airbus and Boeing aircraft.

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Taiwanâs China Airlines to launch London Gatwick services

Taipei-based China Airlines will launch 4X-weekly direct Taipei Taoyuan International-London Gatwick services Dec. 1.

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Russiaâs VIM Airlines joins IATA

Russia’s VIM Airlines has joined IATA after having its IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) renewed in May.

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