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August 28, 2019

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UK CAA investigates British Airways’ strike miscommunication

Victoria Moores

British Airways Members of the union representing Ryanair’s UK-based pilots voted to conduct two strikes in late August and early September.


Court appoints Aigle Azur administrator to fend off shareholder coup

Helen Massy-Beresford

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Aigle Azur A320A French court has appointed a temporary administrator of Aigle Azur in the latest twist in a saga that has seen some of the airline’s shareholders unsuccessfully attempt to take control of the company in a dispute over strategy.

Virgin Australia to cut 750 staff after FY2019 loss

Adrian Schofield

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Virgin Australia Boeing 777-300ERThe Virgin Australia Group reported a net loss of A$315.4 million ($212.7 million) for the 2019 fiscal year ended June 30.


Elroy Air begins flight testing large VTOL unmanned cargo aircraft

Graham Warwick

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Elroy AirSan Francisco-based startup Elroy Air has begun flight testing its Chaparral large unmanned cargo aircraft.

African startup Uganda Airlines launches operations

Victoria Moores

Uganda Airlines/TwitterEast African startup Uganda Airlines has launched operations with an initial scheduled service between Entebbe and Nairobi (Kenya), marking the start of a growth plan that foresees 20 destinations by the end of 2021.

Bulgaria’s Holiday Europe begins operations

Kurt Hofmann

Holiday EuropeBulgaria-based airline Holiday Europe launched operations Aug. 24, with a flight from Antalya (Turkey) to Nuremberg (Germany) with 218 passengers after receiving an air operator’s certificate.

Philippines Airlines board reshuffles leadership roles

Chen Chaunren

Philippine Airlines A321neoThe Philippines Airlines (PAL) board has undergone a new round of reorganization, announcing a number of new appointments and title changes.

Interview with leisure carrier TUIfly’s managing director

Kurt Hofmann

Air Transport World/Premium Content

Oliver Lackmann Oliver Lackmann joined German leisure carrier TUIfly in March 2018 and was named managing director in November.

Other News

FAA suspends automated drone authorization system at NY JFK airport [Premium Content]

EU, US resolve dispute over wet-lease services

AirAsia Group 2Q net profit drops 85% on higher costs


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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Why Beijing’s bullying of Hong Kong Airport and Cathay could misfire
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: (Yet another) summer of discontent

 

Photo Galleries

Gallery: A trip through Istanbul's new airport
Gallery: L3Harris Technologies’ $100 million London Training Center opens

Video: L3Harris Commercial Training president Robin Glover-Faure talks on growth, merger
Video: Prince Charles officially opens L3Harris’ new London training center
Gallery: An exclusive look at Turkish Airlines' new lounges at Istanbul Airport

Gallery: Exclusive photos of the 2019 Paris Air Show




Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

 

Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries July 2019
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders July 2019
World Airlines Financial Results Second Quarter 2019





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