Aeromexico takes delivery of first 787-9 Dreamliner
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Mexican flag carrier Aeromexico unveiled its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, called “Quetzalcoatl,” at the carrier’s hangar in the Mexico City International Airport.
Copa to launch LCC Wingo
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Panama City-based Copa Holdings will launch Wingo, a low-cost carrier subsidiary of Copa Airlines Colombia, on Dec. 1. Photo: Rendering of Boeing 737-700 in Wingo livery
EgyptAir to buy eight 737NGs
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Cairo-based EgyptAir has inked a deal to purchase eight new Boeing 737NGs, with first delivery expected in February 2017.
Denver, Colorado-based low-cost carrier (LCC) Frontier Airlines has taken delivery of its first Airbus A320neo, becoming the first US carrier to receive an A320neo with CFM engines.
IATA, SITA: Global RFID bag tracking offers huge savings
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IATA and global IT provider SITA said the tracking rates of Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) technology could reduce the number of mishandled bags by up to 25% and save the air transport industry over $3 billion by 2022. Photo: Delta Air Lines deploys RFID baggage tracking technology in April 2016
FAA criticized over noise issues created by PBN flight paths
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FAA is contending with a backlash from some communities around airports where Performance Based Navigation (PBN) procedures have inadvertently created concentrated areas of increased aircraft noise. Photo: FAA administrator Michael Huerta addresses ATCA Conference and Exposition in National Harbor, Maryland
Linda Blachly is Senior Associate Editor for Air Transport World and Aviation Week. She joined the company in July 2010 and is responsible for producing features for Air Transport World’s monthly magazine and engaging content for the aviationweek.com. She is based in the Washington DC office.
