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Aviation Daily, March 27, 2015

VOL. 400 NO. 57 March 27, 2015
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Safety

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Germanwings Crash Due To Deliberate Pilot Action, French Prosecutor Says

Mar 26, 2015
Authorities believe the first officer was alone on the flight deck, alive, and likely not incapacitated during the flight’s fatal descent.

Airlines

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EasyJet Upgrades First-Half Outlook, Could Post A Profit

Mar 26, 2015
EasyJet traditionally makes a loss in the seasonably weak six months through March, but on March 26 the company upgraded its forecasts and said it now expects its pre-tax result for the first half ending March 31 to be between a loss of £5 million ($7.4 million) and a profit of £10 million.
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United Asks DOT For Extension On Second SFO-Shanghai flight

Mar 26, 2015
United had wanted to begin the second flight on May 16. In a filing this week, however, United representatives admitted they needed “additional time to coordinate with local Chinese government officials and airport authorities to secure slot times . . . compatible with United’s operations.” United told the DOT it will now start service no later than July 15.
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Hainan Airlines To Order 30 787s, Take United Slots

Mar 26, 2015
Some details of the Hainan Airlines order need to be settled before signature, the Chinese carrier has told the Shanghai Stock Exchange.
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Fastjet Hopeful To Obtain AOC In Zimbabwe

Mar 25, 2015
Ed Winter, interim chairman and CEO of Fastjet, said the company identified several potential routes within and from Zimbabwe, where it contends the low-cost model will stimulate the air travel market and tap into the huge market of passengers currently traveling by bus.

Fuel Watch

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Global Jet Fuel Prices As of March 25, 2015

Mar 27, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/03/avd_03_27_2015_fuelw.pdf Global Jet Fuel Prices (midpoint)* As of March 25, 2015, compared with…

Intelligence

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AirAsia Challenges Competition Ruling

Mar 27, 2015
A Malaysian court is holding hearings this week on AirAsia’s appeal against a fine imposed by the Malaysia Competition Commission (MCC). The MCC last…

Airports

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Airlines, Airports Gain Backers In Escalating PFC Battle

Mar 26, 2015
At issue is the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC)—used by 360 U.S. airports, including 98 of the top 100 by passenger traffic—to generate about $2.8 billion per year for specific, FAA-approved projects.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Labor Board Approves Election Date For Boeing South Carolina Workers

Mar 25, 2015
“This is an important step on the road to a collective bargaining agreement for workers at Boeing South Carolina [BSC],” Mike Evans, IAM lead organizer, said. “This is a chance for Boeing workers and their families to substantially improve their careers and communities. The law provides for a free and fair election without intimidation or harassment and we intend to ensure it is conducted accordingly.”

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Airlines Seasonally Adjusted Monthly Load Factor

Mar 27, 2015
/site-files/aviationweek.com/files/uploads/2015/03/avd_03_27_2015_cht1.pdf U.S. Airlines Seasonally Adjusted Monthly Load Factor Systemwide …