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Aviation Daily, February 1, 2018

VOL. 411 NO. 22 February 01, 2018

Airframers/Suppliers

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Boeing Still Aims For Embraer Alignment, Awaits ITC ‘Views’

Jan 31, 2018
Boeing remains in “active” and “productive” discussions with Embraer and the Brazilian government over a potential alignment of the two aircraft manufacturers, the chief executive of the Chicago-based aerospace giant said Jan. 31.
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Boeing Sees Aircraft Deliveries Reaching New Record In 2018

Jan 31, 2018
Boeing expects to easily top its 763 commercial aircraft deliveries in 2017—an industry record—with 810-815 this year.
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Further A321neo Stretch In Airbus’ Long-Term Sights

Jan 31, 2018
Airbus has confirmed it is looking at a further stretch of the A320neo family, but is unlikely to make a quick decision.
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Airbus Studying Higher-Capacity A321neo

Jan 31, 2018
The aircraft’s evacuation limit, based on the new Airbus Cabin-Flex (ACF) layout, stands at 250 passengers, but it is currently only available for up to 240 passengers.

Regulatory/Legislative

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Analysts See Little Fallout From ITC’s Boeing-Bombardier Vote

Jan 31, 2018
What will the effect of the recent U.S. International Trade Commission’s (ITC) rejection of Boeing’s case against Bombardier be on the airframers’ business prospects? Not much, according to initial reactions by Wall Street analysts.

Safety

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French Hope To Recover More AF66 Engine Parts In Greenland

Jan 30, 2018
France’s BEA may send a team to Greenland in search of engine parts to help shed light on what caused a Sept. 30 inflight powerplant failure on an Air France Airbus A380.

Airlines

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Spirit, Pilots Appear Close To Contract Resolution

Jan 31, 2018
Nearly three years of contentious negotiations between ULCC Spirit Airlines and its pilots may be nearing an end, as the carrier’s flight-deck crews prepare to vote on a tentative agreement for a new, five-year contract.
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Ryanair Signs Recognition Pact With British Pilots’ Union

Jan 30, 2018
Ryanair said it has signed a formal union recognition agreement with the British Airline Pilots Association (BALPA) that makes it the sole representative body for Ryanair-employed pilots in the UK, where 25% of its pilots and fleet are based.
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EasyJet To Launch 23 New Routes From Berlin Tegel

Jan 30, 2018
EasyJet is adding substantial capacity to European leisure destinations from its new Berlin Tegel Airport base, but is taking a cautious approach toward expanding German domestic flying.
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Hong Kong Express Working To Satisfy Regulators

Jan 26, 2018
Hong Kong Express has appointed a new CEO as the carrier looks to address regulators’ concerns about its management processes.
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Ryanair Launches Hotel-Booking Program

Jan 25, 2018
LCC Ryanair has launched its latest tool to drive ancillary revenues: Travel Credit, an incentive program that gives customers a 10% credit to spend on flights if they book their hotel rooms through the recently upgraded Ryanair Rooms website.
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To Avoid Legal Fight, French Blue Is Now French Bee

Jan 31, 2018
French low-cost long-haul carrier French Blue has changed its name to French Bee to avoid legal problems after U.S. airline JetBlue Airways objected to its name.

Air Traffic Management

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Controllers, Eurocae: We Will Join On Equipment Standards

Jan 31, 2018
The International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations and European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment have signed a memorandum of understanding for strengthened cooperation on air traffic management equipment standards.

Airports

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Europe’s Airports Call For Quick Adoption Of Drone Rules

Jan 29, 2018
European airports have stepped up the pressure on authorities to swiftly adopt traffic management rules designed to ensure the safe use of drones in and around airports.

Airline Snapshot

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Airline Snapshot: Japan Airlines

Feb 02, 2018
View the Airline Snapshot: Japan Airlines chart in PDF format.