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Aviation Daily, December 17, 2018

VOL. 414 NO. 54 December 17, 2018

Airlines

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Delta 2019 Guidance Belies Airline’s Momentum, Industry Trends

Dec 14, 2018
Conservative 2019 guidance from Delta Air Lines, despite strong macro trends and solid fourth-quarter momentum, suggests the airline—not content with leading its peers—is paying even closer attention to Wall Street.
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WOW Reduces Fleet, Cuts Staff As Indigo Talks Continue

Dec 14, 2018
Icelandic LCC WOW air is reducing its fleet by nearly a half and is letting 10% of its staff go.
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South Africa’s CemAir Grounded; Regulator Wants AOC Revoked

Dec 14, 2018
The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) has suspended regional carrier CemAir from operating, following what it called “unacceptable and intolerable behavior” that posed a threat to safety.
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Middle East Airlines Orders Four A330-900neos

Dec 13, 2018
Lebanese SkyTeam member Middle East Airlines (MEA) has announced plans to purchase four Airbus A330-900neos, with options on an additional two.

Regulatory/Legislative

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African Civil Aviation Commission Selects New Secretary General

Dec 14, 2018
The African Civil Aviation Commission (‏AFCAC)—the body responsible for implementing intra-African Open Skies—has chosen former Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) director general Tefera Mekonnen as its next secretary general (SG).
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Cambodia, Kenya Agree To Flights Between Countries

Dec 13, 2018
Cambodia has signed an aviation agreement with Kenya, opening the way for flights operating from Africa into the southeast Asian country.

Airports

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FAA Names Kirk Shaffer To Oversee U.S. Airports

Dec 14, 2018
FAA acting administrator Dan Elwell has appointed former FAA official D. Kirk Shaffer to serve as FAA associate administrator-airports, effective Dec. 17.

Airframers

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Airbus Appoints Mhun As Chief Programs & Services Officer

Dec 14, 2018
Airbus named Philippe Mhun as its new head of programs, a role he will take on in addition to his current job as the company’s top services executive.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Dec 14, 2018
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.)