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Airlines

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Brussels Airlines Committed To Long-Haul Expansion

May 17, 2016
Brussels Airlines will proceed with its long-haul expansion and will add its 10th Airbus A330, the carrier’s CEO said.
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Delta Lowers Second-Half 2016 Capacity Growth

May 17, 2016
Delta Air Lines will lower its planned second-half 2016 system-capacity growth by one percentage point to less than 2% year-over-year.
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First-Quarter Results Slip For South Korea’s Asiana Airlines

May 17, 2016
Asiana Airlines is experiencing the same passenger yield pressure and cargo weakness as many of its Asia-Pacific regional rivals, and those factors are hurting its financial performance.
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Thai Airways Restructuring Boosts Aircraft Efficiency

May 17, 2016
Thai Airways said its restructuring program has increased its aircraft efficiency enough to nearly offset fleet reductions.
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United And Singapore Plan To Start Codeshare

May 17, 2016
United Airlines and Singapore Airlines are seeking U.S. government approval for an expansive two-way codesharing program—but the two carriers intend to start small, only planning to cover several routes, all in North America.

Regulatory/Legislative

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DOJ Seeking More Information For Merger Proposal

May 17, 2016
BOSTON—The antitrust division of the Justice Department (DOJ) has asked Alaska Airlines and Virgin America to provide additional information regarding their merger proposal.

Safety

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FAA To Consider Certification For 'Special' Loadmasters

May 17, 2016
In response to an NTSB recommendation, the FAA has launched an Aviation Rulemaking Advisory Committee (ARAC) to determine within two years whether the agency should create a certification for airline employees who supervise the loading, restraint and documentation of “special” cargo.

Labor

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Southwest Pilots Claim 737-8 MAX Not Covered By Contract

May 17, 2016
Southwest Airlines’ pilots union is seeking court protection to prevent the airline from operating Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft without a contract provision for the type—a lawsuit the airline called “premature.”

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Leisure and Business Fares: Week of May 9

May 19, 2016
View the Leisure and Business Fares: Week of May 9, 2016 chart in PDF format.