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Aviation Daily, March 9, 2018

VOL. 411 NO. 47 March 09, 2018

Airlines

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NokScoot Plans To Introduce 737 Fleet This Year

Mar 08, 2018
Thailand-based LCC NokScoot intends to add its first Boeing 737s this year, which will allow the carrier to down gauge some of its lower-demand, widebody routes.
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WestJet Makes CEO Change Amid Pilot Talks

Mar 08, 2018
WestJet, Canada’s second largest airline, made a surprise CEO change, announcing Gregg Saretsky was stepping down “effective immediately” after eight years leading the company.
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Virgin Atlantic Cancels Airbus A380s

Mar 08, 2018
Virgin Atlantic has canceled the six Airbus A380s it originally ordered in 2001.
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Brazil’s GOL Looks Forward To First MAX Delivery

Mar 08, 2018
São Paulo-based LCC GOL reported a BRL378.2 million ($114 million) net profit for 2017, a 65.7% drop from BRL1.1 billion in 2016 net income.
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Ryanair Signs Union Recognition Deal With Italian Pilots

Mar 08, 2018
Ryanair said it had signed a union recognition agreement with Italian pilots’ union ANPAC as the process of formalizing its decision to recognize unions across Europe continues.

Airframers/Suppliers

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Embraer CEO: Boeing JV Talks To Wrap Up 'Very Soon’

Mar 08, 2018
Boeing, Embraer and other potential stakeholders are working to complete joint-venture (JV) talks involving the two aircraft manufacturers "very soon," Embraer CEO Paulo Cesar Silva said, adding that he "can't say" what the timeline looks like.
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Third C919 To Fly This Year; Three More In 2019

Mar 08, 2018
The third flight test aircraft in the Comac C919 program will fly this year, with the final three joining the development effort in 2019, the state manufacturer said.

MRO

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Singapore Retains Edge As MRO Hub, Experts Say

Mar 09, 2018
Despite rising challenges from other countries in Southeast Asia, Singapore’s MRO industry is still regarded as having valuable advantages and scope for growth.
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Engine Makers Stress Continuing Need For Independent MRO

Mar 09, 2018
Executives from leading aircraft engine OEMs stressed that the predicted maintenance demand for their products will continue to ensure a large role for independent MRO organizations.

Cargo

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New Chinese Cargo Carrier Aims To Carry Fish

Mar 08, 2018
A new cargo airline is in the process of being established in Changsha in south-central China, aiming particularly at the market for carrying imported seafood.

Fuel Watch

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Global Jet Fuel Prices As of March 8, 2018

Mar 10, 2018
View the Global Jet Fuel Prices As of March 8, 2018 chart in PDF format.

Forecasts/Industry Data

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U.S. Airlines Fuel Cost 2016/2017

Mar 10, 2018
View the U.S. Airlines Fuel Cost 2016/2017 chart in PDF format.