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Aviation Daily, April 23, 2018

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Airlines

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WestJet CEO: Swoop To Launch In June Regardless Of Pilot Talks

Apr 20, 2018
Swoop, the standalone ultra-LCC subsidiary of Canada’s WestJet, has adequate pilot staffing to launch operations as scheduled in June even if WestJet and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) fail to reach an agreement on a labor contract covering WestJet’s pilots, WestJet CEO Ed Sims said.
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United Fleet Investments Include 20 Used Airbus A319s

Apr 20, 2018
United Airlines signed a deal to add 20 used Airbus A319s and moved another 23 aircraft it operates from leases to its own balance sheet, continuing its trend of re-shaping the capital costs of its operating fleet.
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Huerta Joins Delta Board Of Directors

Apr 20, 2018
Former FAA Administrator Michael Huerta has joined the board of directors of Delta Air Lines, the carrier announced.

Cargo

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Boeing Delivers First 737-800 Converted Freighter

Apr 20, 2018
GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has taken delivery of the first Boeing 737-800 Boeing Converted Freighter (BCF). The initial aircraft will be operated by Sweden-based West Atlantic Group.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Catalan Regulator Issues Warning On IAG-Norwegian Deal

Apr 20, 2018
Catalan regulator ACCO said International Airline Group’s (IAG) possible purchase of Norwegian would have to be analyzed in depth because it could involve risks for competition at Barcelona El Prat Airport.
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Pilot Labor Groups Oppose Single-Pilot Cargo Proposal

Apr 20, 2018
Airline pilots’ labor groups oppose a provision of proposed FAA reauthorization legislation that would start research into single-piloted cargo aircraft.

Safety

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Inmarsat Launches SwiftBroadband-Safety Service

Apr 17, 2018
SwiftBroadband-Safety (SB-S), Inmarsat’s new-generation broadband satellite communications system, has entered into commercial service.

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