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| Kurt Hofmann  After failing to attract investors, Icelandic ultra-LCC WOW Air ceased operations March 28.
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| Michael Bruno Premium Content  An appellate body of the World Trade Organization (WTO) has upheld European and Airbus claims that the US side of an ongoing airliner manufacturing subsidies dispute failed to withdraw subsidies granted by Washington state, which Airbus proponents assert has helped lead to $15-$20 billion in harm.
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| Sean Broderick Premium Content  FAA retained oversight of the Boeing MAX’s new maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS) early on in the aircraft's certification process, but later delegated it to Boeing once the agency was confident the company had the expertise to manage it, FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell told a Senate hearing March 27.
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| Adrian Schofield  A sweeping business review by Air New Zealand has resulted in a cost-cutting plan that will include aircraft delivery deferrals, although the carrier has also unveiled a new international destination and widebody cabin upgrades.
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| Helen Massy-Beresford  Italian railway company Ferrovie dello Stato (FS) said more work is needed to develop a sustainable business strategy for Alitalia, the bankrupt airline it is negotiating to take over with Delta Air Lines as a potential partner.
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| Kurt Hofmann Premium Content  With significant investments in new onboard services, Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) has seen a 20% boost in passenger satisfaction on the affected routes, CEO Jaan Albrecht said.
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| Helen Massy-Beresford  New Caledonia-based Aircalin plans to begin operating the Airbus A330neo in July, with two of the type set to join its fleet this year.
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