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Aviation Daily, March 20, 2018

VOL. 411 NO. 54 March 20, 2018
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Airlines

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JetBlue Weighs Whether Transatlantic Flying Would Be A Profit-Driver

Mar 19, 2018
New York-based JetBlue Airways’ decision to convert some of its Airbus A321neo orders to the longer-range (LR) version and launch transatlantic service to Europe hinges on the potential to replicate returns the carrier sees on its dual-class Mint transcontinental flying, executives said.
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Air Canada Seeks To Replicate A++ Alliance With Air China

Mar 19, 2018
Air Canada is confident that joint-venture (JV) talks with Air China will be wrapped up this year, laying the groundwork for even closer cooperation between the two airlines, a top executive for the Canadian flag-carrier said.
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ANA LCCs Peach, Vanilla Consider Merging Operations

Mar 19, 2018
Japanese LCCs Peach and Vanilla Air, which are both subsidiaries of All Nippon Airways (ANA), are reportedly holding discussions regarding a potential merger.
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Vietjet Prepares To Take On Incumbents In Australian Market

Mar 19, 2018
LCC Vietjet plans to become the third airline to enter the nonstop Vietnam-Australia market, starting with a route not yet served by either of the incumbent carriers.
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European Cockpit Association Wants To Give Ryanair Pilots One Voice

Mar 19, 2018
The European Cockpit Association (ECA), which indirectly represents over 38,000 pilots across Europe, has signed a protocol to give pilots at Irish LCC Ryanair a pan-European voice.

Commentary

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Commentary: Boeing Would Be Target In U.S.-China Trade War

Mar 19, 2018
“Trade wars are good and easy to win.” Thus tweeted President Donald Trump in early March. But for the jetliner industry, trade wars are a potentially toxic exogenous shock. Jetliners are uniquely vulnerable to retaliation, particularly from China.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Pratt: GTF-Powered A320neos To Be Fixed By End Of April

Mar 19, 2018
Pratt & Whitney aims to complete re-delivery to Airbus of the last of 55 rectified PW1100G engines affected by the recent knife edge seal issue by the end of April, but acknowledges the problem has cost the engine maker $50 million.

Airport Profile

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Airport Profile — Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Mar 21, 2018
View the Airport Profile — Newark Liberty International (EWR) chart in PDF format.