Lawmakers warn US government CSeries action could hurt US workers

Members of the US Congress from Connecticut have cautioned senior Trump administration officials that any action against Canada or Bombardier regarding alleged CSeries subsidies could have negative consequences on US aerospace workers, particularly at Pratt & Whitney.

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FAA reauthorization could be extended through March 31

The FAA could be reauthorized through an extension of its current authority through March 31, according to language in a potential bill brewing in the US House of Representatives.

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Lufthansa, easyJet emerge as preferred bidders for airberlin

Lufthansa Group and UK-based LCC easyJet have been selected as preferred bidders for the main assets of the insolvent airberlin, the Germany carrier has confirmed.

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Turkish Airlines to buy 40 Boeing 787-9s

Turkish Airlines said it intends to order 40 Boeing 787-9 aircraft. When finalized, the order would be worth nearly $11 billion at list prices. It would be Turkish Airlines’ first order for the 787.

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Commercial flights to San Juan, Puerto Rico may resume over weekend

In the aftermath of Hurricane Maria’s devastating hit on Puerto Rico, most airlines are continuing to cancel flights into San Juan’s Luis Muñoz Marín International Airport (SJU).

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ANALYSIS: Administration's sloppy ATC rhetoric hurts chance for reform

The US airline industry, which favors removing US air traffic control management and operations from FAA, embraced the Trump White House’s backing on the issue.

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• Boeing sees Southeast Asia rise to fourth-largest world fleet by 2036
• Flyadeal reports strong initial sales
• Air Malta separates ground-handling operations
• SWISS goes digital in the cabin
• Russian airlines report 20% rise in traffic
• Abu Dhabi airports ride out troubled times

Nominations open for 2018 ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards

The 44th ATW Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards will be presented at a gala dinner on March 27, 2018, in Dublin, Ireland.Two new categories have been added to the Awards: for the Leasing Company of the Year and for the best Passenger Experience Achievement.

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Asia’s People Mover

The AirAsia effect continues to spread.

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