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Aviation Daily, February 16, 2017

VOL. 407 NO. 32 February 16, 2017
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Labor

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Lufthansa And Union Accept Mediation, But Conflict Looms

Feb 15, 2017
Lufthansa and its pilots’ union Vereinigung Cockpit have agreed to a mediation proposal that settles a dispute over wages—but longstanding broader issues remain unresolved.

Airlines

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Airbus A350 Delays Increase Finnair Expenses

Feb 15, 2017
The airline said the delays interrupted its pilot training schedule for the new aircraft type, and led it to wet-lease additional capacity during the last three months of 2016.
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Icelandair Profit Down 20% From Year-Ago Figure

Feb 14, 2017
Icelandair Group reported a 2016 net profit of $89.1 million, down 20% from $111.2 million in net income for 2015.
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Aeromar Plans 40% Capacity Growth

Feb 15, 2017
Mexican regional operator Aeromar will add two U.S. destinations in the next 6–8 months, CEO Andres Fabre said.
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Southwest Works To Increase Foreign Points Of Sale

Feb 15, 2017
Increasing foreign points of sale will be a focus for Southwest Airlines as it expands its international network.
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Vietjet Doubles Profit Before Market Listing

Feb 15, 2017
Vietjet reported a strong increase in profits as it prepares for its first public share listing later this month.
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Qantas Partners With Streaming Content Providers

Feb 15, 2017
Qantas has revealed more details about its plan to offer streaming entertainment via onboard Wi-Fi, with the product expected to debut soon.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Airbus Applies Yachting Lessons To Sharklet

Feb 14, 2017
Airbus is working on a redesign of its A320 Sharklet wingtips as a result of developing a new design manufacturing process for the foil of a high-speed yacht competing in this year’s America’s Cup race.

Technology

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Dutch, U.S. Flying Cars Ready For Market

Feb 15, 2017
PAL-V of the Netherlands has unveiled its first production flying car, the Liberty, while U.S. company SkyRunner has begun sales of an off-road vehicle that can fly using a ram-air parafoil wing and pusher propeller.

Airline Snapshot

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Airline Snapshot: Spirit Airlines Inc.

Feb 17, 2017
View the Airline Snapshot: Spirit Airlines Inc. chart in PDF format.