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Aviation Daily, March 21, 2017

VOL. 407 NO. 54 March 21, 2017
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Airlines

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Virgin Australia–HNA Alliance Gains Interim Approval

Mar 20, 2017
Virgin Australia has said the partnership will allow it to launch flights to Hong Kong and, later, to China, in cooperation with HNA carriers.
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Munoz: United Focusing On Domestic Network

Mar 20, 2017
United Airlines needs to focus on the domestic market, as it has lost market share to several other airlines, CEO Oscar Munoz acknowledged.
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U.S. Major Airlines Post 14.2% Pretax Profit Margin In 2016

Mar 20, 2017
Based on pretax earnings of $22.3 billion, the 2016 profit margin was 0.5 point lower than 2015.

Labor

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French, Italian Strikes Cause Flight Cancellations

Mar 20, 2017
European travelers have been hit by yet another wave of strike action, as Italy’s air traffic controllers and air transport workers, as well as Air France cabin crewmembers, stage separate protests.

Intelligence

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Tweet Prompts Speculation About Possible U.S. Ban

Mar 20, 2017
The initial tweet said the ban applied to laptops; tablets; cameras; DVD players; and electronic games—all would need to be placed in checked baggage.

Technology

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Cleaner-Burning Biofuel Blends Can Reduce Contrails

Mar 17, 2017
Contrails from cruising aircraft are estimated to have a greater impact on Earth’s atmosphere that all aviation-related carbon dioxide emissions since the first powered flight.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Alessandro Profumo To Lead Leonardo

Mar 20, 2017
The move is part of wider reshuffle of senior managers in Italy’s various state-controlled companies and institutions.
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Singapore Plans Maritime Patroller Order

Mar 20, 2017
Singapore is likely to field at least five maritime patrollers in the early 2020s.

Safety

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Rex Grounds Six Saab 340s After Propeller Incident

Mar 20, 2017
The propeller on a Saab 340 separated from the engine March 17 while the aircraft was on approach to Sydney Airport.
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LoPresti HID Lights To Illuminate Air Transports

Mar 17, 2017
LoPresti Aviation is in the process of certifying a landing light system for the Boeing 737 family of aircraft, marking the company’s first attempt to compete in supplemental type certificate market for mainline single-aisle aircraft.

Airport Profile

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Airport Profile — Indianapolis International (IND)

Mar 22, 2017
View the Airport Profile — Indianapolis International (IND) chart in PDF format.