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Aviation Daily, January 25, 2016

VOL. 404 NO. 14 January 25, 2016

Regulatory

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U.S. Tightens VWP Entry Requirements

Jan 22, 2016
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and U.S. State Department have tightened restrictions on the Visa Waiver Program (VWP), which allows citizens of 38 mainly European countries to visit the U.S. without obtaining a visa.

Labor

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Lufthansa and UFO Reach Breakthrough In Pay Talks

Jan 22, 2016
Lufthansa and its cabin crew union UFO have agreed to a new pay deal and the basics of a new pension strategy.
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United Pilots Ratify Contract Extension

Jan 22, 2016
United Airlines pilots overwhelmingly ratified a contract extension that runs through January 2019, the carrier said on Friday, Jan. 22.

This Week in Aviation Daily History

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This Week In Aviation Daily History

Jan 26, 2016
Jan. 25, 1950—United Airlines Vice President-Administration R.W. Ireland told the National Defense Transportation Association the U.S. airlines “are fulfilling their mission of providing a low-cost reserve for our national defense and at the same time are making a substantial contribution to the social and economic welfare of the country.” His comments were a rebuttal to Chesapeake & Ohio Railroad Chairman Robert R.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Boeing Cuts 747-8 Production Rate To Bare Minimum

Jan 22, 2016
Blaming the continuing slow recovery in the cargo market, Boeing plans to reduce the production rate of the 747-8 to just 0.5 aircraft per month in September 2016.

Airlines

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Kenya Airways sells 777-200s, Replaces CFO

Jan 22, 2016
Kenya Airways replaced Alex Mbugua, its long-standing group finance director, on Jan. 19, as it implements a comprehensive restructuring process to secure its survival and end years of losses.
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Allegiant Air Names New COO

Jan 22, 2016
Allegiant Air has reshuffled its management team, expanding the duties of its CFO and promoting Jude Bricker from senior vice president-planning to chief operating officer.

Cargo

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Cargolux Clears Chinese JV, Plans Fleet Growth

Jan 21, 2016
Cargolux will expand the group’s fleet of full freighters from 25 aircraft to 30 by the end of 2017, with three Boeing 747Fs operated by its planned Chinese venture, Cargolux China.

Technology

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Airbus Tests Helicopter Link-Up With Uber

Jan 22, 2016
Airbus Group plans a pilot project with ridesharing network Uber that will enable users to connect air and ground transportation, airframer CEO Tom Enders said.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jan 26, 2016
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Feb. 3-4—MRO Middle East, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Feb. 15—ATW’s Airline Industry Achievement Awards, Singapore, www.aviationweek.com/events

Aviation Week Conferences & Exhibitions

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Aviation Week's Conference & Exhibitions

Jan 26, 2016
For a complete list of Aviation Week’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.awin.aviationweek.com/events Feb. 3-4—MRO Middle East, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Mar. 3—Laureate Awards, The National Building Museum, Washington, D.C. Apr. 5-7—MRO Americas, Kay Bailey Hutchinson Convention Center, Dallas, Texas June 8-9—MRO BEER, Baltics, Eastern Europe & Russia, Prague, Czech Republic