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Aviation Daily, March 16, 2018

VOL. 411 NO. 52 March 16, 2018
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Airframers/Suppliers

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Airbus Ahead On 2018 Orders; Boeing Leads Deliveries

Mar 15, 2018
At the 2018 two-month mark, Airbus leads rival Boeing in new commercial aircraft orders with 60 firm bookings valued at approximately $13.3 billion at list prices; Boeing has booked 47 new orders valued at $10.1 billion.
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Boeing Cautious On Business Case For NMA

Mar 15, 2018
Making a business case for Boeing’s potential new mid-market aircraft (NMA) remains the manufacturer’s biggest challenge, Boeing’s chief marketing executive said, even as more airlines are pushing for the aircraft sooner rather than later.

Airports

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Schiphol To Lose Runway March 25 For Major Maintenance

Mar 15, 2018
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is expected to close one of its runways for three weeks as it undertakes major maintenance and refurbishment.
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Third Tokyo Narita Runway Takes Step Forward

Mar 15, 2018
Tokyo Narita Airport has taken an important step in its effort to add a third runway and extend operating hours, after gaining clearance for its plans from local authorities.

Fuel Watch

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Global Jet Fuel Prices As of March 15, 2018

Mar 17, 2018
View the Global Jet Fuel Prices As of March 15, 2018 chart in PDF format.

Airlines

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Lufthansa Extends CEO Spohr’s Contract By Five Years

Mar 15, 2018
Lufthansa Group’s supervisory board extended the contract of CEO Carsten Spohr by five years, ensuring continuity at Europe’s largest airline.
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American CEO Concedes Profit Will Be ‘Slightly Off’ This Year

Mar 15, 2018
American Airlines, hampered by higher fuel prices, is setting up to have a “slightly off” year, but still expects to generate a profit that falls within its notional target range, CEO Doug Parker told attendees at this week’s JP Morgan Global Aviation and Transportation Conference.
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HNA Denies Interest In Selling Capital Airlines To Air China

Mar 15, 2018
HNA Group denied it is willing to sell Beijing-based subsidiary Capital Airlines to Air China. Aviation Daily reported March 14 that Air China, the state-owned carrier based in Beijing, was negotiating the possible acquisition of HNA’s Capital Airlines for use as a base airline at Beijing’s new airport to win traffic there.

Cargo

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Virgin Atlantic Cargo’s Strong 2017 Another Positive Freight Indicator

Mar 15, 2018
Virgin Atlantic Cargo said its 2017 volumes reached a five-year high and revenue rose 9% year-over-year (YOY) to £199.6 million ($279 million), driven by strong growth in shipments of pharmaceuticals and e-commerce goods—a further indication of the strengthening air cargo market.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Majors Fuel Cost 2016/2017/2018

Mar 17, 2018
View the U.S. Majors Fuel Cost 2016/2017/2018 chart in PDF format.