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Aviation Daily, February 14, 2019

VOL. 415 NO. 30 February 14, 2019
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Regulatory/Legislative

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Netherlands Calls For Introduction Of EU-Wide Aviation Fuel Tax

Feb 13, 2019
The Dutch Government is advocating the introduction of a European Union-wide levy on aviation fuel to address rising carbon dioxide emissions from the commercial air transport sector.
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FAA To Require External ID Markings on Drones

Feb 13, 2019
Concerned that explosives concealed inside an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) could pose a danger to first responders attempting to find a drone’s registration number, the FAA will now require owners to display their registration number on an outside surface.

Airlines

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Jetlines Advancing ‘Swoop-Avoidance’ Network Strategy

Feb 13, 2019
Aspiring startup Jetlines—advancing its new strategy of building a route network that seeks to avoid WestJet ULCC subsidiary Swoop—plans to include Quebec City Jean Lesage International Airport (YQB) in its network, the airline and airport announced Feb. 13.
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STAR Capital To Buy ASL Aviation Holdings

Feb 13, 2019
European private equity firm STAR Capital has agreed to acquire Dublin-basedASL Aviation Holdings, which has a fleet of around 130 aircraft spanning airlines in Africa, Asia and Europe, as well as various support businesses.
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Domestic Performance Drives Virgin Australia Profit Hike

Feb 13, 2019
Virgin Australia reported its strongest half-year earnings in more than a decade, thanks to the airline’s restructuring program and surging domestic business.
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Norwegian To Exit Caribbean In Latest Route Cull

Feb 13, 2019
LCC Norwegian will withdraw from the Caribbean market in March after concluding that its flights to the region are not financially viable.

Airframers

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Airbus Exec: Still Place for A380

Feb 13, 2019
An Airbus executive on Feb. 13 at an industry conference in Seattle said he would not discuss the fate of the A380 program a day before his European headquarters is expected to address the giant widebody program.

Airline Snapshot

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Airline Snapshot: Spirit Airlines

Feb 15, 2019
View the Airline Snapshot: Spirit Airlines chart in PDF format.