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Aviation Daily, February 10, 2016

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Regulatory

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FAA Budget: Holding The Top Line; Hints At Restructure

Feb 09, 2016
Although the references are oblique, the Obama Administration appears to be open to an FAA restructuring in its just-released fiscal year 2017 budget, which calls for $15.9 billion to operate the agency, up slightly from the $15.8 billion appropriated by Congress for fiscal year 2016.

Airlines

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New Spirit CEO Outlines Slight Strategy Shift

Feb 09, 2016
Spirit Airlines is evaluating whether it should reduce capacity in network airline hubs and add more flying from more smaller and medium-sized cities, new CEO Robert Fornaro said on Feb. 9.
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Emirates Prepares For Second Daily Los Angeles Flight

Feb 09, 2016
As recently as eight years ago, only one airline flew between Los Angeles and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) or Qatar—but this summer, three carriers will fly four daily flights, and a senior Emirates executive told Aviation Daily there is plenty of demand to fill most seats in economy and business class.
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British Airways To Launch London Stansted Flights

Feb 09, 2016
British Airways (BA) will be flying from London Stansted Airport (STN) this summer to four leisure destinations, a move which will bring it in direct competition with Ryanair or possibly is a precursor to a new cooperation with Europe’s largest LCC.

Intelligence

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Island Air Ownership Changes Approved

Feb 11, 2016
U.S. regulators have approved the sale of a majority stake in Hawaiian turboprop operator Island Air. Two entities managed by local investment firm PacifiCap are buying a controlling interest from Ohana Airlines Holdings, owned by Larry Ellison. OAH will retain a non-controlling interest. Les Murashige, a previous president of Island Air, will return as president and CEO, taking over from current CEO David Pflieger. Rob Mauracher, another former Island Air CEO, will be chief operating officer.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Airbus A321neo Flies For The First Time

Feb 09, 2016
The Airbus A321neo completed its first flight on Feb. 9, reaching another milestone in the roll-out of the manufacturer’s new single-aisle family.
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ATR Sees Iran Turboprop Market In Excess Of 100 Aircraft

Feb 09, 2016
ATR thinks Iran could be a market for more than 100 turboprops in the next 10 years, CEO Patrick de Castelbajac believes.
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Big Chinese Airlines Hold Back On C919 Orders

Feb 09, 2016
Orders for the Comac C919 from China’s three big state airlines are unlikely to appear until the state manufacturer is able to confirm the performance of the 158-seat airliner.

Avionics

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Air New Zealand Leads Industry With ATR Upgrade

Feb 09, 2016
Air New Zealand is boosting the capabilities of some of its core turboprop and jet aircraft types by investing in advanced avionics upgrades.