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Aviation Daily, April 17, 2019

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Regulatory/Legislative

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FAA: Simulator Sessions Not Needed For Updated MAX Training

Apr 16, 2019
An FAA update of minimum training required for pilots to fly the Boeing 737 MAX will cover the aircraft’s maneuvering characteristics augmentation system (MCAS), but simulator sessions will not be needed, a draft of a new report reveals.
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U.S. Lawmakers Propose Mandate To Monitor ‘Toxic’ Cabin Air

Apr 12, 2019
Bicameral legislation introduced in the U.S. Congress would protect against inflight toxic fumes by mandating installation of carbon monoxide detectors in aircrafts’ supply systems and establishing training and reporting requirements to help pilots crewmembers identify air contamination events in the cabin.

Airlines

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U.S. Airlines Urge President Trump To ‘Hold Qatar Accountable’

Apr 16, 2019
The top executives of American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines called on U.S. President Donald Trump to “hold Qatar accountable” for allegedly subsidizing Air Italy’s expansion into the U.S., saying Qatar Airways’ 49% stake in the Italian airline “represents a grave threat to American jobs and the health of the airline industry.”
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United Pulls MAXs From Schedule Through Early July

Apr 16, 2019
United Airlines, joining its U.S. counterparts with grounded Boeing 737 MAXs, has pulled its MAXs from its schedule through well into the summer peak season.
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Avianca Brazil Cancellations Rise After Aircraft Repossessions

Apr 16, 2019
Avianca Brazil’s wind-down took another major step forward as lessor Aircastle confirmed it has reclaimed all 10 of its Airbus A320-200s on lease to the carrier, cutting the insolvent operator’s fleet by 30% and forcing it to expand its flight cancellations.
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British Airways CFO To Become IAG Group Finance Chief

Apr 15, 2019
British Airways’ CFO is to step into the same role for parent company International Airlines Group (IAG), replacing Enrique Dupuy de Lome who is stepping down in June.

MRO

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Rolls-Royce, Qatar Airways Debut VR MRO Training

Apr 16, 2019
Rolls-Royce and Qatar Airways have introduced virtual reality (VR) training in what the engine manufacturer expects to be the beginning of widespread adoption of the technology.

Air Navigation

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European ATC Experts Offer Measures To Ease Crisis

Apr 15, 2019
Measures to improve Europe’s faltering air traffic control (ATC) system have been put forward to the European Commission by a panel of experts.

Airline Snapshot

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Airline Snapshot: Lufthansa German Airlines

Apr 18, 2019
View the Airline Snapshot: Lufthansa German Airlines chart in PDF format.