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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com 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. FULL ARTICLE |
Calgary-based low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, said it will launch an ultra LCC by the end of 2017. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) 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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
Analysis Karen Walker The new US and UK security rules relating to carry-on personal electronic devices (PEDs) an anomaly. FULL ARTICLE |
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