Virgin America receives first A321neo as Alaska mulls future fleet

The first Airbus A321neo, the largest and longest-range variant of the Airbus family of re-engined narrowbody aircraft, has been delivered to Virgin America.

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Canada’s WestJet plans to launch ULCC subsidiary

Calgary-based low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, said it will launch an ultra LCC by the end of 2017.

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Nordica to add two Bombardier CRJ900s

Estonian national carrier Nordica is to add two Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets to its fleet. The Tallinn-based airline currently operates a fleet of four CRJ900s and two CRJ700s.

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London-Singapore unveiled as Norwegian UK’s first route

Norwegian is continuing its controversial long-haul expansion with the addition of a London Gatwick-Singapore long-haul low-cost route, operated by its new UK airline.

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Volaris posts $73 million 1Q net loss

Mexican ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Volaris reported a MXP1.4 billion ($72.7 million) net loss for the first quarter of 2017, reversed from a MXP602 million net profit in the year-ago quarter.

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Lufthansa to receive five A320neos in 2017
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Pratt & Whitney begins A320neo engine seal upgrade

Pratt & Whitney is beginning a fleet-wide retrofit of a more durable air seal on PW1100G geared turbofan-powered Airbus A320neos following certification of the improvement package on April 12.

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United, Lufthansa ink cargo joint venture

Chicago-based United Airlines and Frankfurt-based Lufthansa Cargo have signed a joint venture (JV) agreement for “extensive” cargo cooperation on routes between the US and Europe.

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Analysis: Cabin PED ban may boost security at safety’s expense

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The new US and UK security rules relating to carry-on personal electronic devices (PEDs) an anomaly.

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