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Aviation Daily, February 17, 2016

VOL. 404 NO. 30 February 17, 2016

Suppliers

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New P&W President Has ‘Nothing To Hide' On GTF Starting Issue

Feb 16, 2016
One month into his new role as president of Pratt & Whitney, Bob Leduc is determined to “set the record straight” with airlines over plans to improve start times on the company’s PW1100G flagship geared turbofan on the Airbus A320neo.
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MHI Denies It Will Partner In Boeing Aircraft Program

Feb 16, 2016
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) denies it has proposed to participate in the next Boeing commercial aircraft program as a joint development partner.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Airbus Sees No Quick Boeing Reaction To A321neo Success

Feb 16, 2016
Airbus chief salesman John Leahy does not expect Boeing to react quickly with a new product to counter the Airbus A321neo, but nevertheless sees a need for his competitor to act.
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ATR Pins Hopes On China Market

Feb 16, 2016
Turboprop manufacturer ATR hopes its recent efforts to become more visible in China will pay dividends at least in the medium term.
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Embraer Believes Asian LCC Model Needs Revision

Feb 16, 2016
Embraer believes Asian low-cost airlines would be well-advised to change their business model to eliminate the high number of route changes by introducing smaller aircraft.
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First A321neo Suffers Tail Strike, Out Of Service For Weeks

Feb 16, 2016
The first Airbus A321neo will have to undergo significant repair work and stay on the ground for weeks following a tail strike during flights tests on Feb. 15.

Airlines

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Ryanair Opening Two Bases To Step Up Romanian Market

Feb 16, 2016
Ryanair is launching two bases in Romania this year as part of its strategy to increase its presence there.
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Malaysia Airlines Updates Long-Haul Fleet Plans

Feb 16, 2016
Malaysia Airlines Bhd. is considering exercising options for additional Airbus A350s, and now appears to be backing off its plan to sell two of its A380s.
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United Building Its Own Tail Stands For 737-900s

Feb 12, 2016
Concerned about tail-tip incidents with its Boeing 737-900 fleet, United Airlines soon will deploy tail stands to airports across its network.
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Changan Airlines Looks Set For Second-Half 2016 Revival

Feb 16, 2016
The planned revival of Changan Airlines as an independent carrier looks as if it will occur in the second half of this year.

Labor

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United’s Maintenance Technicians Nix Contract Offer

Feb 16, 2016
United Airlines maintenance technicians have overwhelmingly rejected a tentative contract offer and authorized a strike against the carrier, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters said on Feb. 16.