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On the heels of announcing plans for a new European network, Inmarsat unveiled market research at the Airline Passenger Experience Association Expo in Portland, Oregon, that points to a strong demand for connectivity.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Japan’s Skymark Airlines has named its new leadership team, which is headed by representatives of two of the companies that are bailing out the troubled carrier.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
MRO software specialist Seabury MRO Solutions is confident that recently forged ties with its new parent organization will help raise the company’s profile amongst larger airlines and aftermarket providers, a top executive says.
MRO

By Adrian Schofield
Thai AirAsia is further expanding its newest hub at U-Tapao International Airport with the addition of a second wave of international and domestic flights.
Air Transport

Cargolux Airlines has taken delivery of a new Boeing 747-8F aircraft, bring its fleet to 13 of the type, plus 12 747-400Fs.
Air Transport

The U.S. Congress has voted to extend FAA’s authorization for six months, averting disruption when the agency’s current authority expires Sept. 30.
Air Transport

Alaska Airlines is keeping an eye on the performance of satellite Wi-Fi systems across the market as it plans to eventually adopt a new system to help it provide a more-consistent connectivity experience on its flights, the airline’s connectivity experts said at the Airline Passenger Experience Association Expo here on Sept. 28.
Air Transport

Delta Air Lines and American Airlines are jockeying for a slot at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) being surrendered by Sun Country Airlines.
Air Transport

Allegiant Air is switching its advertising strategy so it can introduce new customers in larger cities to its low-cost brand, the airline’s director of marketing communications told Aviation Daily.
Air Transport

By Jens Flottau
In a surprise move, a decision about the latest Air Berlin rescue plan has been delayed, and possibly by several weeks.
Air Transport

Wizz Air has become the third LCC in Europe to raise its full-year profit guidance in recent weeks following a summer of strong trading.
Air Transport

By Maxim Pyadushkin
Russia and Ukraine will significantly reduce their bilateral air services when the winter schedule begins, as a result of mutual sanctions imposed by the countries’ governments.
Air Transport

Government and industry groups are eyeing more stringent safeguards or possible bulk-shipment bans on lithium-chemistry batteries ahead of an ICAO Dangerous Goods Panel (DGP) meeting next month.

BRUSSELS—Norwegian Air Shuttle’s transatlantic network just got more ambitious, with two new routes planned to Boston and New York from Cork, Ireland.
Air Transport

20 Years Ago Sept. 28, 1995 - FAA officials scheduled a visit to Vietnam for later in the month to inspect its aviation infrastructure, which could clear the way for U.S. carriers to serve the country. 10 years ago Sept 28, 2005 - The European Commission announced new plans to create the European Aviation Safety Agency, after a failed attempt in 1998. 5 years ago

By Jens Flottau
Air Berlin is entering a week of decisions crucial for its survival as the airline finalizes its latest restructuring plan and awaits the renewal of important codesharing rights with partner Etihad Airways.
Air Transport

To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. (Bold type indicates new calendar listing.) Sept. 28-Oct. 1—APEX Expo, Portland, Oregon, http://apex.aero/annual-meeting-2015 Sept. 29-30—Cargo Security and Facilitation Forum, Hyatt Regency Montreal, Montreal, Canada, www.iata.org/events/Pages/cargo-security.aspx

For a complete list of Aviation Week’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.awin.aviationweek.com/events Oct. 13-15—MRO Europe, ExCel London Exhibition and Convention Center, London, U.K. Nov. 4-6—MRO Asia, SingEx Exhibition and Convention Center, Singapore. Feb. 3-4, 2016—MRO Middle East, Dubai World Trade Centre, Dubai, UAE. Mar. 3, 2016—Laureate Awards, The National Building Museum, Washington, D.C.

JetBlue is adding a second New York Kennedy-Havana, Cuba charter frequency, the carrier said on Sept. 28. Operated in conjunction with Cuba Travel Services, the flight will leave JFK every Tuesday from Dec. 1. JetBlue already operates a weekly charter to Havana, which leaves every Friday. The carrier began the charter flights when the U.S. loosened travel restrictions to Cuba earlier this year.

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Air France will announce at an extraordinary works council on Monday, Oct. 5 whether it will move toward a “Plan B” that could result in a 10% reduction of long-haul capacity, massive layoffs and the deferral of the airline’s Boeing 787 deliveries.
Air Transport

A top FAA official has said as many as one million small UAVs could be sold during the upcoming U.S. holiday season.
Air Transport

By Bradley Perrett
Multinational management has emerged as a major risk to the Sino-Russian program tasked to build a Boeing 787-10 and Airbus A330-900 competitor.
Air Transport

Republic Airways said on Sept. 28 it had reached a tentative agreement with its pilots union on a new three-year contract after the National Mediation Board (NMB) stepped in and brokered a deal.
Air Transport