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Aviation Daily, March 17, 2016

VOL. 404 NO. 51 March 17, 2016

Regulatory/Legislative

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Scent Of FAA Restructuring Peppers Senate Debate

Mar 16, 2016
The Senate Commerce Committee's FAA authorization bill calls for a variety of changes and upgrades to programs, but nothing as drastic as the House panel’s proposal to separate the FAA’s air traffic control and modernization roles.
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New U.S.-Mexico Bilateral Still Awaits Key Approval

Mar 16, 2016
An updated bilateral aviation agreement that would allow expanded traffic between Mexico and the U.S. is still awaiting approval from Mexico’s Senate, say airlines closely following the deal.

Airlines

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Air New Zealand Urges End To Carbon Exemptions

Mar 16, 2016
Air New Zealand is proposing tighter carbon offset requirements under the country’s emissions trading scheme (ETS), a move spurred by the carrier’s extensive sustainability initiative.
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Air France Swaps A380 Order For A350s

Mar 16, 2016
Air France-KLM will no longer take two Airbus A380s it had on firm order for its Air France unit.
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Thailand’s Nok Air Continues To Boost Narrowbody Fleet

Mar 16, 2016
Thai LCC Nok Air is continuing to expand its fleet of Boeing 737s, and is taking further steps to address its pilot shortage.
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Air India Leasing 14 A320neos, Expanding Narrowbody Fleet

Mar 16, 2016
Air India has signed an agreement to lease 14 Airbus A320neo aircraft from Alafco, a Kuwait-based company.

Airports

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Kuala Lumpur Airport Works On Ground Stability Problems

Mar 15, 2016
Malaysia’s main airport authority reports it is making substantial progress in addressing ground stability issues at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).

Cargo

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First LM-100J Commercial Freighter Taking Shape

Mar 16, 2016
Components for the first LM-100J commercial freighter version of Lockheed Martin’s C-130J Hercules airlifter are being manufactured, with final assembly to begin in Marietta, Georgia, later this year.

Airline Snapshot

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Airline Snapshot: Alaska Airlines

Mar 18, 2016
View the Airline Snapshot: Alaska Airlines chart in PDF format.