Pilots not told of Boeing MAX’s automatic stall-prevention system

Pilots not told of Boeing MAX’s automatic stall-prevention system

Sean Broderick, Bill Carey and Guy Norris

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In a move likely linked to the on-going investigation into the fatal crash in October of a Lion Air Boeing 737 MAX 8, the aircraft manufacturer has issued a bulletin to operators explaining a system unique to the MAX that automatically pushes the nose down to help prevent stalls in certain flight profiles. Photo credit: Lion Air

SIA Group sees 69% 1H profit decline and market headwinds

Adrian Schofield

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Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group reported a 68.9% decrease in net profit to S$196 million ($141.9 million) for the six months ending Sept. 30 compared to the year-ago period, as revenue gains could not offset rising fuel costs.

Cebu Pacific posts 3Q loss as expansion continues

Chen Chaunren

Philippines LCC Cebu Pacific posted a PHP518.4 million ($9.6 million) loss for the 2018 third quarter as rising costs, a weak peso against the US dollar and fleet expansions took their toll.

Bamboo Airways granted Vietnam license

Adrian Schofield

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Bamboo Airways has received a business license from the Vietnamese government, clearing the last major hurdle for the airline to begin operations.

Israel´s Arkia becomes Airbus A321LR launch customer

Kurt Hofmann

Tel Aviv-based Arkia Airlines took delivery of the first Airbus A321LR at a ceremony at Airbus’ Hamburg factory Nov. 13.

IATA chief slams Europe’s “burdensome” aviation regulations

Ben Goldstein

IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac said European aviation is “beset with burdensome regulations,” and argued that a “spirit of change” is needed to improve the competitiveness of European airlines.

Qatar Airways CEO considers creating own alliance

Jens Flottau

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Qatar Airways “has the potential to form our own alliance” should the airline decide to withdraw from the oneworld alliance, CEO Akbar Al Baker said Nov. 13.

Ethiopian Cargo continues growth with eighth 777

Kurt Hofmann

Ethiopian Cargo and Logistics Services took delivery of the airline’s eighth Boeing 777 freighter Nov. 10, the latest step along the company’s growth road map.

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