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Avianca Brasil Files for Bankruptcy

Brazil’s fourth largest airline opts to fight lessors’ attempts to repossess aircraft.

December 12, 2018

Air Italy Adds U.S. Flights amid New Subsidy Claims

The Italian carrier’s CEO characterizes assertions it has violated Open Skies treaties as "nonsense."

December 10, 2018

UK CAA Stresses Continuity After Britain’s Exit from EU

Brexit terms remain unclear following the deferral of a UK parliamentary vote.

December 10, 2018

Asean-EU Air Transport Deal Near Completion

A final sticking point over fifth-freedom rights continues to hang over the settlement.

December 6, 2018

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UK Moves against Ryanair for Pax Compensation Violations

British CAA disagrees with the airline that strikes over the summer constituted “extraordinary circumstances.”

December 5, 2018

Oneworld to Induct Royal Air Maroc as Full Member

Alliance partners welcome RAM as a member-elect while Qatar Airways issues remain unresolved.

December 5, 2018

African Airlines Complain of Safety Misperceptions

CEOs cite no jet hull loses on the continent in two consecutive years as evidence of improvement.

December 4, 2018

Pakistan Airlines Struggles To Overcome Structural Obstacles

Pakistan's flag carrier continues to feel hampered by Emirates' unfettered access to Karachi.

December 4, 2018

Russia Wants Western-built Aircraft on RA-Registry

A new rule would end the standard practice of Russian operators registering their Airbus and Boeing fleets in Ireland and Bermuda.

December 4, 2018

2020 Launch Expected for United-Avianca-Copa Deal

Obtaining regulatory approvals for three Star members’ Latin America-U.S. joint business agreement will take at least 18 months, says Copa Holdings CEO.

December 3, 2018

Indigo Partners Surfaces as Potential Wow Air Investor

The U.S. private equity fund promises a ‘strategic vision’ for the loss-making Icelandic low-cost airline.

November 30, 2018

Icelandair and Wow Air Abandon Merger Plans

The parties fail to settle all the conditions of a share purchase agreement.

November 29, 2018

UK and U.S. Reach Post-Brexit Open Skies Deal

The agreement provides for stability and the status quo on the transatlantic.

November 28, 2018

Russian Banks Plan Massive Regional Airline Project

Sberbank and VTB have committed to funding a fleet consisting of Superjets and Il-114s.

November 27, 2018

Cambodia Prepares for First Pilot Training School

A proliferation of new airlines in Cambodia warrants local training needs.

November 26, 2018

Blocked Airline Funds in Africa Total $670 Million

African airlines lose an average of $1.25 per passenger carried.

November 26, 2018

Adria Becomes Latest European Airline to Commit to Superjet

The Slovenian flag carrier has signed an LOI calling for delivery of 15 SSJs.

November 26, 2018

Indian Aviation Faces Headwinds

Consolidation of Indian airlines is inevitable as losses mount and capacity continues to increase.

November 23, 2018

Indonesia Seeks To Toughen Rules on Contracting Foreign Pilots

Indonesia's review follows last month’s Lion Air Boeing 737 Max 8 crash

November 20, 2018

Airbus and Red Wings Prepare for A220 Russia Introduction

Moscow Vnukovo-based Red Wings expects first of six A220s in May and eyes a further four examples.

November 20, 2018

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