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Aviation Daily, January 27, 2016

VOL. 404 NO. 16 January 27, 2016
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Regulatory

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Coalition Opposing U.S. ATC Privatization Makes Case

Jan 26, 2016
Two Democratic members of the U.S. Congress and several public advocacy groups came together to express their strong opposition to privatizing U.S. air traffic control (ATC), though it is unclear whether the coalition would oppose every potential plan to separate ATC from FAA.

Labor

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Pilot Issues Impeding Growth, Cathay Says

Jan 25, 2016
Cathay Pacific Airways is signaling that an ongoing pilot labor dispute is partly to blame for delays to some network expansion plans this year.

Intelligence

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WestJet Bolsters Its Schedule From Toronto

Jan 27, 2016
WestJet Airlines on Jan. 25 announced several new frequencies and routes from Toronto designed to improve the carrier’s utility. Starting this summer, WestJet will fly to both Los Angeles and Nashville, Tennessee, while adding frequencies on three key business routes from Toronto—to Ottawa, Montreal and Fredericton in New Brunswick. For the summer schedule, WestJet said it will operate more than 120 daily departures from Toronto.

Airlines

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Airlines Differ Over Vanuatu Runway Concerns

Jan 26, 2016
Assessments by airlines regarding the condition of the runway in Vanuatu’s main airport have resulted in some carriers suspending service, while others continue to fly there.
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Porter CEO: Airline May Win Preclearance In Toronto

Jan 26, 2016
After several years of seeking a U.S. Customs and Border Protection(CBP) preclearance facility at its main hub, Porter Airlines is betting it finally could happen in the near future, though its main Canadian competitor is not so sure.
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Aer Lingus Considers Airbus A321LR And A330neo Aircraft

Jan 26, 2016
Aer Lingus is preparing to make key decisions about the composition of its future long-haul fleet this year.

Technology

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Airbus, Uber Plan Further Trials After Sundance Hitch

Jan 26, 2016
Airbus Group’s tie-up with Uber to test-market extending ridehailing services to include helicopter flights has stumbled after local opposition prompted the speedy halt of a pilot project at the Sundance Film Festival, but further trials are planned this year.

Safety

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Tougher Lithium-Ion Battery Shipping Rules Begin April 1

Jan 26, 2016
Responding to industry safety concerns, ICAO has fast-tracked changes to how lithium-ion batteries can be shipped in commercial airline cargo holds.