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Pilots Call Off September 27 Strike at British Airways

Pilots union BALPA called off a planned strike at British Airways on September 27, but it could take more strike action through January 2020.

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September 19, 2019

EgyptAir On the Rebound

The oldest airline in Africa plans to take its second A220 on October 1.

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September 18, 2019

Indonesian Fires Force Flight Cancellations and Airport Delays

Airlines scrap more than 100 flights amid raging fires across the Indonesian islands of Sumatra and Kalimantan.

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September 16, 2019

Report Alleges Monopoly Control of Heathrow Slots by IAG

A report commissioned by Virgin Atlantic argues that the expansion of London Heathrow Airport will increase competition with 350 extra daily slots.

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September 13, 2019

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UK Air Transport Braces For No Deal Brexit Consequences

EU/UK air traffic rights are set to continue through October 2020, but there is still serious uncertainty what a No Deal Brexit means for air transport.

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September 12, 2019

Cathay Shares Drop After Third Executive Resigns

Upheaval persists as political protests in Hong Kong continue.

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September 5, 2019

Vistara Feeds Growing Thai Market

India’s only private full-service airline seeks to expand internationally and eyes first long-haul destination next year.

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August 30, 2019

Royal Jordanian To Renew Narrowbody Fleet

In addition to Dreamliners, decision turns on whether to adopt single narrowbody type

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August 30, 2019

AirAsia Trims Its Airbus A330 Commitment and Buys A321XLRs

The Malaysian low-cost carrier group signs up for 30 of the European OEM’s newly launched long-range single-aisle aircraft.

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August 30, 2019

Air Tanzania’s Airbus A220 Remains Impounded in South Africa

The Tanzanian government is hopeful the twinjet will soon be released and put back in service.

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August 29, 2019

Brussels Airlines Prepares 'Reboot' Restructuring Program

The Belgian subsidiary of Lufthansa group targets an 8 percent operating profit margin by 2022.

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August 29, 2019

Virgin Australia Losses Trigger Management Shakeup

Virgin Australia reports its seventh consecutive annual loss and braces for deep restructuring.

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August 28, 2019

South American Airlines Readjust Post-Avianca

Avianca’s demise triggers consolidation of regional operators in Brazil.

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August 27, 2019

Trent 1000 Woes Contribute to ANZ’s Flagging Financials

Air New Zealand profits fall on the effects of rising fuel cost and Trent 1000 engine trouble.

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August 22, 2019

Ryanair Schedules Unaffected by Pilot, Cabin Crew Strikes

The high court in Dublin blocked planned walkouts by Ireland-based pilots.

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August 22, 2019

Air India on the Sales Block Again

The Indian government plans to offer a 95-percent stake in the debt ridden national carrier.

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August 21, 2019

U.S., Japan Amend Open Skies Pact To Add Haneda Service

Services on 12 new slot pairs to start near the end of March.

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August 21, 2019

Ryanair Heads to Courts To Block Irish and UK Pilots Strikes

Planned pilot walkouts are part of a wider wave of industrial unrest spreading across the low-cost carrier’s network.

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August 19, 2019

Cathay Pacific Executives Resign

The resignation of Cathay Pacific executives followed unprecedented unrest in Hong Kong.

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August 16, 2019

Vietnam Airlines Takes Delivery of First 787-10

Vietnam Airlines has taken delivery of the first of eight 787-10s, and is eyeing U.S. codeshare flights.

Airlines

August 16, 2019