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Traffic figures at International Airlines Group (IAG) and Air France-KLM diverged further in 2014, as IAG posted a strong 15% increase in passenger numbers while the Franco-Dutch group ended the year with just 0.2% growth. IAG carried about the same number of passengers as Air France-KLM in the 12 months ended Dec. 31. British Airways (BA), Iberia/Iberia Express and Vueling transported jointly 77.3 million passengers while Air France-KLM’s airlines carried 77.4 million passengers.

Philippine low-cost carrier Cebu Pacific is due to argue its case next week regarding its application to start flights to Italy, while the airline is also waiting to hear what penalties may be imposed for a rash of delays over the Christmas period.

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An ICAO working group is recommending that new aircraft delivered after 2020 come equipped with a tracking data broadcast system that sends regular position updates to airline operators.

The agency is inviting comments from stakeholders on the slot utilization and secondary-market proposals.

Discussion of report’s analysis and findings will take place during a wide-ranging ICAO safety conference scheduled for Feb. 2-5 in Montreal.

JetBlue has a habit of responding aggressively against competitors that encroach on markets it believes it owns.

Air Canada suggested it might leave the airport in a release this week concerning its full-year 2014 operational statistics.

While November’s figures represented a slowdown from October’s 5.4% YOY growth, the total air freight market nonetheless grew 0.8% from October.

Brussels Airlines this year will continue to strengthen its strategic ties with Thomas Cook by operating 824 charter flights for the leisure specialist, a 26% year-over-year increase.

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U.S. and European officials later this month plan to discuss Norwegian Air International’s (NAI) application for a U.S. foreign air carrier permit as

American Airlines has formally applied to the U.S. Transportation Department (DOT) for rights to fly between Los Angeles and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport

United Airlines says it is working to resolve problems with its United Express ground handler at Denver International Airport following mounting

Hawaiian Airlines is renewing its push for permission to fly between Kona and Tokyo’s Haneda Airport, which would be an important step in the carrier

A December bailout by the Russian government has not solved Transaero Airlines’ financial troubles, and its Irish aircraft maintenance, repair and

The European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) and U.S. FAA have warned that civil airlines could be in danger when flying through South Sudanese

The European Aviation Safety Administration (EASA) and U.S. FAA have warned that civil airlines could be in danger when flying through South Sudanese airspace. Following South Sudan’s independence in 2011, there has there has been ongoing armed conflict, which increased significantly in December 2013.

Low fuel prices and healthy airline profits continue to bolster airline cabin-upgrade initiatives and should help the aftermarket-modification market

Boosted by the accelerating production rate of the 737 and steady production on the 777 and 787 lines, Boeing broke its annual delivery tally record for the second straight year, with 723 commercial aircraft handed over to customers in 2014.

The rule requires Part 121 operators—currently there are 80—to develop an SMS plan and submit it to FAA for approval by Sept. 9.

Flybe and Finnair in November reached an agreement to end their partnership, with Flybe agreeing to sell its 60% stake in Flybe Nordic to a potential new majority shareholder, or to Finnair, for the price of one euro (Aviation DAILY, Nov. 13, 2014).

Jeju Air is expected to introduce Busan-Guam flights on Jan. 8, while rival Air Busan has asked the U.S. Transportation Dept. (DOT) for permission to operate the same route from June 30.