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News about commercial airlines, including regulations, aircraft orders, safety, acquisitions, and mergers.

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IATA Urges #eyesopen in Human Trafficking Campaign

Modern slave masters often transport victims via airlines “in plain sight”

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December 6, 2017

Kenya Airways Stung by More Labor Strife

Airline fires striking mechanics as Middle East airlines continue to poach talent

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December 5, 2017

Air Astana Sees Rebound Tied to Kazakhstan’s Recovery

Expansion plans include more service into India

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December 4, 2017

Bali Denpasar Airport Reopens as Ash Cloud Shifts

Airlines warn of “fluid” situation

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November 29, 2017

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Volcanic Eruption Closes Bali Denpasar Airport

Airlines forced to cancel at least 445 flights

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November 28, 2017

Fitch Sees Stability among North American Carriers Next Year

Intense competition and substantial capacity growth will offset healthy air travel demand

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November 28, 2017

Switzerland’s Darwin Airline Ceases Operations

Federal regulators pull airline’s certificate due to its precarious financial situation

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November 28, 2017

South Africa’s Airlink, Safair to Merge

Companies hope to gain regulatory approval during next year’s first quarter

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November 27, 2017

Switzerland's Darwin Airline Files for Insolvency

Marks latest casualty of a European airline once tied to Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways

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November 27, 2017

IATA Urges African States to Release Blocked Airline Funds

Most countries on the continent slow to repatriate revenues

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November 23, 2017

Ethiopian Inks Firm Order for Four Boeing 777Fs

Deal doubles commitment for two airplanes announced at Paris Airshow in June

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November 14, 2017

Bombardier Inks LOI for 24 C Series Jets with Egyptair

Canadian manufacturer expects to conclude firm deal for 12 of the airplanes by the end of the year

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November 14, 2017

Gulf Air Inks 787 Lease Deal with DAE

Airline's first airplane is scheduled to enter its fleet in 2018.

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November 13, 2017

CEFA Aviation Software Lets Pilots Review Their Flights

Automation is leading pilots to get less and less manual flying time, but this new tool allows them to self-review post-flight in confidence.

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November 12, 2017

Boeing Bags Breakthrough 787-10 Commitment from Emirates

First order of the 2017 Dubai Airshow worth $15.1 billion.

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November 12, 2017

Airbus Analyzes Traffic, Sees Eastward Shift Continuing

European manufacturer is keen to understand where future orders will come from.

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November 11, 2017

U.S Security Measures Smack of Protectionism in Middle East

Region’s airlines suffer from efforts by Trump administration to restrict travel

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November 10, 2017

Gulf and Middle East Carriers Continue To Expand

Saudi low-cost carrier flyadeal began operations in September, as regional growth continues apace.

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November 10, 2017

Ethiopian Airlines Annual Profits Dip to $232 Million

The airline operates 92 aircraft and has another 62 on order

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November 10, 2017

Too Early To Write Off Gulf Superconnectors

Profitability nosedives but low cost-base a plus

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November 9, 2017