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By Alan Dron
UK long-haul specialist Virgin Atlantic, facing a strike by one of its pilots’ unions in the run-up to Christmas, won a court injunction halting the industrial action Dec. 20.
Air Transport

By Tony Osborne
The British Army has been called in to help police track down drone operators that have paralyzed London Gatwick, Britain’s second busiest airport since the evening of Dec. 19.
Air Transport

Dubai-based Emirates Airline and South African Airways (SAA) are expanding their strategic cooperation, as they work toward bringing more synergies to their respective route networks.
Air Transport

Emirates Airline is using a new application designed to reduce aircraft turnaround delays and improve on-time performance at Dubai International Airport (DXB).
Air Transport

Shares in Airbus nosedived Dec. 20 after reports surfaced that the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) is investigating the company’s use of middlemen in jetliner sales.
Air Transport

By Sean Broderick
Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) will purchase 20 ex-American Airlines Boeing 767-300ERs through 2021 and plans to lease them, likely as converted freighters.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Irish lessor Avolon has agreed to sell a portfolio of 49 regional jets, comprising 28 Embraer E-Jets and 21 Bombardier CRJs, to UK-based specialist lessor Falko Regional Aircraft.
Air Transport

By Adrian Schofield
Virgin Australia will introduce a route from Darwin International Airport to Bali, Indonesia in 2019, boosting international links to the northern Australian gateway.
Air Transport

By Thierry Dubois
French air accident investigation bureau BEA released its final report Dec. 19 regarding a near-midair collision at Marseille Provence airport in June 2016.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
U.S. regional carrier Republic Airways has finalized an order for 100 Embraer E175s, and taken purchase rights on a further 100 E175s, building on a letter of intent (LOI) that was first announced at the Farnborough Airshow in July.
Air Transport

By Tony Osborne
LONDON – The British Army has been called in to help police track down the operators of multiple UAVs who have paralyzed the UK’s second-busiest airport..
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Indian Ocean carriers Air Austral and Air Madagascar have signed a ‘privileged partnership agreement’ with African carrier Kenya Airways, firming up an MoU signed by the three airlines in July.
Air Transport

By Michael Bruno
Swiss advanced composites manufacturer Gurit is warning investors over lower 2018 financial results and said it will divest its composite components business unit, which Gurit blamed for the shortfall.
Air Transport

Chen Chuanren
Air Astana’s new LCC subsidiary FlyArystan aims to begin commercial operation by June 2019 and hopes to fill an untapped LCC market in the region.
Air Transport

Turkish Airlines, originally scheduled to move from its Istanbul Ataturk hub to Istanbul New Airport (INA) by the end of the year, reportedly has postponed the change until March 2019, according to local media.
Air Transport

By Victoria Moores
Alitalia has bought back a 75% stake in its MilleMiglia frequent-flyer program (FFP) from Etihad Airways, returning the Italian carrier to 100% ownership of its loyalty plan.
Air Transport

By Bill Carey
Lufthansa Group carriers have completed installing an air-to-ground voice and data communications network capability on 700 aircraft, supplier Collins Aerospace announced Dec. 19.
Air Transport

Kerry Reals
Swedish airports operator Swedavia is calling for the country’s new environmental aviation tax to be replaced with a mandatory requirement for fuel suppliers to provide a certain amount of biofuel to airlines.
Air Transport