Magazine Issue

Air Transport World, March 2020

VOL. 57 NO. 2 February 18, 2020

Features

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Report: FAA certification process effective, but can be enhanced

Feb 21, 2020
Report finds US regulatory agency’s certification processes are sound, but there is room for improvement.
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Five experts who reviewed FAA certification procedures

Feb 21, 2020
Lee Moak (co-chair): Moak is founder and CEO of Washington DC-based consultancy and advocacy company The Moak Group. A former US Marine Corps and…
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Committee outlines steps to improve FAA processes

Feb 21, 2020
Key Findings and Recommendations The final report submitted to US Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao took more than six months to complete and was…
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In Americas, LCCs continue to adapt and grow

Feb 21, 2020
LCCs in the US and Latin America are adapting their models to maintain growth.
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LCCs enter the Gulf region poised for growth

Feb 21, 2020
LCCs are defying expectations in the Gulf, but some markets pose challenges.
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Will delivery drones or manned urban air mobility come first?

Feb 21, 2020
Air taxi providers are eager to bridge the gaps between cities and airports.
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Wizz Air CEO outlines LCC’s growth strategy

Feb 21, 2020
As Wizz Air undergoes rapid growth, its leader remains committed to the fundamentals.
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National sustainable fuel targets challenge supply chain

Feb 21, 2020
As states set SAF targets, producers work to grow pool of raw materials.
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Political tensions continue to weigh on Middle East carriers

Feb 21, 2020
Another challenging year awaits the Middle East’s major airlines.

Departments

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Editorial: A regulatory report for all regions

Feb 18, 2020
A new regulatory report examines the FAA's aircraft certification processes.
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Avianca CEO: 'We are fully on track again'

Feb 18, 2020
Interview With Avianca Holdings President & CEO Anko Van Der Werff
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Analysis: Airline industry catches a virus

Feb 18, 2020
For airlines, virus outbreaks—and the public response to them—have rapid impacts and bring complicated responsibilities.
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Analysis: How Smith aims ao restore Air France’s position

Feb 18, 2020
Smith has stabilized Air France; can he make it great again?
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Analysis: Air Italy’s high ambitions lost out to tough realities

Feb 12, 2020
Qatar Airways’ foray into the European airline market came to a grinding halt Feb. 11 when Air Italy, in which it held a 49% stake, ceased flying…
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Analysis: Fastjet’s uncertain future

Feb 21, 2020
Fastjet’s pan-African LCC plans flounder in a difficult environment.
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Sustainable Aviation Initiatives In Spotlight (March 2020)

Feb 21, 2020
The global airline industry is introducing initiatives to reduce aviation's impact on the environment.