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Philippines AirAsia is seeking regulatory approval to launch its first flight to India.

New data released by the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) shows a promising uptick in international cargo demand for Asian carriers.

Air Canada and Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific will offer codeshare flights, and allow fliers to earn or redeem points through their respective loyalty programs when flying on those services.

The UK’s vote to exit the EU as well as terrorism sent shockwaves through Europe, prompting some of the region’s most successful airlines to lower their profit forecasts. Will 2017 be any less challenging?

Latin America and the Caribbean have seen their share of challenges in the past several months. However, new carriers and airline partnerships are poised to shake things up.

It was not that long ago that experts wrote off the U.S. airline industry as moribund and skilled only at losing money.

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The UK government has launched a consultation concerning the safety and privacy of unmanned aerial systems as it looks to widen their use in society.

Privately owned Juneyao Airlines will strengthen its position at the eastern Chinese city of Nanjing, again presenting a challenge to much larger rival China Eastern Airlines.

Comac has begun taxi tests with the first prototype of its C919 aircraft, as the program edges toward a likely first flight in first-half 2017.

Comac has begun taxi tests with the first prototype of its C919 airliner, as the program edges toward a likely first flight in the first half of 2017.

Despite reluctance by the Civil Aviation Administration of China to license new carriers, authorities in Northeastern China renew their push for a new airline that was supposed to be up and running six months ago.

Emirates’ decision to defer Airbus A380 deliveries for the first time will significantly worsen an already worrisome climate for the aircraft program.

The Dec 23 print issue of Aviation Daily will be the final print issue in 2016. The next print issue will be dated Jan. 3, 2017. From all of us at Aviation Daily, happy holidays, and we wish you all the best in 2017.

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Two Libyan hijackers who took over an Afriqiyah Airways Airbus A320 and forced it to fly to Malta have been taken into custody after releasing all 118 passengers and crew unharmed.

Two more Canadian airports could soon offer customs pre-clearance on flights to the U.S., now that U.S. President Barack Obama has signed an expanded agreement between the countries into law.

Norwegian UK (NUK) is asking the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) to expedite its application for a foreign air carrier permit and, in the meantime, grant it a two-year exemption to serve the U.S.

FRANKFURT—Etihad Aviation Group appears to be on the verge of fundamental strategy shifts and senior management changes, as the airline is looking for ways to limit losses incurred through and at its European subsidiaries.

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Alaska Airlines and Virgin America will boost their connections through San Francisco, the newly merged carriers announced on Dec. 21.

Iran Air finally signed a big 100-aircraft deal with Airbus, following many months of uncertainty around financing and export licenses.