Embraer, Brazil to appeal court order halting Boeing JV approval

Sean Broderick

Embraer and Brazil’s government plan to challenge a Brazilian court order that prevents the company and Boeing from finalizing their proposed commercial-aircraft joint venture (JV) before the country’s new administration is in power.

Virgin Atlantic pilots warn of Christmas strike over union recognition

Alan Dron

Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic pilots threatened to strike Dec. 22-25, with further stoppages planned, to protest the airline’s refusal to recognize the union representing them.

Air New Zealand engineers vote to strike Dec. 21

Adrian Schofield

Air New Zealand engineers have scheduled a strike Dec. 21 that threatens to disrupt travel plans of nearly 42,000 customers on one of the airline’s busiest travel days, although further negotiations are planned in an effort to resolve the contract dispute.

Lessor Avolon firms major Airbus A320/321neo order

Alan Dron

Irish lessor Avolon has confirmed an order for 75 Airbus A320neos and 25 A321neos in the single largest order for aircraft from the European manufacturer ever placed by the Dublin-headquartered company.

Aegean selects Pratt GTF engine for A320neo family aircraft

Kurt Hofmann

Aegean Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine for up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft.

Southwest’s load factor declines for eighth straight month

Sean Broderick

Southwest Airlines continues to see capacity growth outpace revenue passenger mile (RPM) additions, underscoring the airline’s need to boost unit revenue through efforts such as its recent fare increases.

Moody’s: Airport enplanement growth will slow in 2019

Ben Goldstein

US airports can expect to see a 3.2% growth in enplanements in 2019, a solid level but well short of the 5.4% year-to-date rate recorded in 2018, according to analysts from Moody’s, who predict the US economy will grow 2.3% next year.

Swedish regional airport partners with BRA, SAS on biofuel initiative
French carriers Aigle Azur, Air Caraïbes agree to codeshare
WestJet, Qantas expand codeshare partnership
WOW Air begins Reykjavik Keflavik-Delhi services
Saudia expands India network, increases frequencies
LOT to increase US frequencies as more 787-9s arrive in 2019
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