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Aviation Daily, February 8, 2017

VOL. 407 NO. 26 February 08, 2017

Airlines

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Al Baker Chides Air NZ For Dropping SPA

Feb 07, 2017
Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker is criticizing Air New Zealand for canceling a sales agreement on domestic New Zealand routes, following the launch of Qatar Airways’ first flights to that country.
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Yield Weakness Persists For Singapore Airlines

Feb 07, 2017
Further signs of weakening passenger yield and revenue emerged for Singapore Airlines in the December quarter, although a strong showing by the cargo division helped bolster operating profit.
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Spirit Pushing Reliability, ‘Soft Skills’ Training

Feb 07, 2017
Spirit Airlines is continuing to focus on improving its operational reliability and cost structure in 2017, CEO Bob Fornaro told analysts on a Feb. 7 earnings call.
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Viva Air Peru Gets Operator Permit

Feb 07, 2017
Startup LCC Viva Air Peru has received an operating permit from the local aviation authority, regulatory documents show.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Open Skies Fight Heats Up

Feb 07, 2017
Airlines that support U.S. open skies policy are trying to get the ear of newly confirmed Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Third Airbus A350-1000 Flies; Older Prototypes Retired

Feb 07, 2017
The third Airbus A350-1000 test aircraft made its first flight Feb. 7 as Airbus moves the largest A350 type towards entry into service later this year.

Technology

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NASA Moves Closer To Quiet Supersonic Demo

Feb 07, 2017
As part of its plan to field a Quiet Supersonic Transport low-boom flight demo, NASA has issued a call for interested companies to submit a “capability statement.”

Labor

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BA Cabin Crew To Strike Again

Feb 07, 2017
British Airways cabin crew, represented by the Unite trade union, will strike again Feb. 9 in an ongoing pay dispute.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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Leisure and Business Fares: Week of Jan. 30

Feb 09, 2017
View the Leisure and Business Fares: Week of Jan. 30 chart in PDF format.