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India Braces for Next ICAO Audit

Airlines, regulators, airports scramble to allay safety concerns

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August 22, 2017

Demand Surges For Hajj Flights from Southeast Asia

Primary Hajj flight beneficiaries Malaysia Airlines and Garuda Indonesia plan more specialized services to cater to pilgrims.

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August 21, 2017

North Korea Missile Launches Threatening Airliners

Failures upon re-entry into atmosphere create wide fields of debris in well-traveled airways

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August 17, 2017

U.S. Regionals Intensify Efforts To Combat Pilot Supply Dilemma

Regional carriers strengthen recruitment efforts and pay strategies to compensate for pilot shortage.

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August 15, 2017

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Air Berlin Files for Insolvency after Etihad Rebuff

Lufthansa and German government pledge to support restructuring effort

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August 15, 2017

China and Mongolia Work To Expand Route Development

The two countries seek to add a seventh cross-border air route and open Mongolian airspace to airlines flying between northwest and northeast China.

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August 14, 2017

CargoLogicAir Launches First Scheduled Freight Service

UK partner of Russia’s AirBridgeCargo took delivery of its third Boeing 747 in May

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August 9, 2017

Swiss C Series Makes First Flight Into London City

Regularly scheduled service from Zurich starts Tuesday

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August 8, 2017

Qatar Airways Drops Proposal to Buy Stake in American Airlines

The announcement by the Doha-based carrier follows American Airlines' decision to discontinue their codesharing partnership.

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August 2, 2017

South African Airways Prepares To Launch Turnaround Plan

Key pillars include liquidity, cost containment

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August 1, 2017

United Says 737 Max Could Fly Transatlantic, But Not Right Away

Airline has enough 757s in fleet to serve role; no Max 8s on order

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July 31, 2017

Series of Transactions to Consolidate Power in Airline Business

Far-reaching deals involve Air France-KLM, Delta Air Lines, Virgin Atlantic and China Eastern

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July 28, 2017

Etihad Swings to Loss as Equity Partnerships Weigh on Finances

Abu Dhabi-based carrier attributes decline to range of factors, including Alitalia and Air Berlin exposure

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July 27, 2017

Quake Damage Drives Sounds Air’s Search for Larger Aircraft

Closure of road between Blenheim and Christchurch boosts New Zealand regional's passenger traffic

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July 25, 2017

Boeing Sees Need for 1.2 Million Pilots and Technicians by 2036

20-year demand for cabin crew exceeds 800,000

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July 24, 2017

Etihad Sells Darwin Stake in First Sign of Strategic 'Adjustment'

Adria Airways parent to hold 99 percent of Swiss regional

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July 20, 2017

U.S. Ends Laptop Ban with Riyadh Exemption

“Enhanced” security protocols now in place at 10 formerly affected airports

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July 20, 2017

Delta Shifts On ATC Plan, Will Use C Series To Upgrade RJs

Airline now supports Trump agenda on air traffic control reform

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July 19, 2017

Irkut MC-21 Wins Few Airline Orders at MAKS 2017

Air show deals include one new direct contract with Irkutsk-based Angara Airlines

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July 19, 2017

Fast-Growing Philippine Airlines Emerging as Regional Power

Eyes China expansion following recent additions of routes to Malaysia and South Korea

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July 18, 2017