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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com Sean Broderick Embraer and Brazil’s government plan to challenge a Brazilian court order that prevents the company and Boeing from finalizing their proposed commercial-aircraft joint venture (JV) before the country’s new administration is in power. |
Alan Dron Hundreds of Virgin Atlantic pilots threatened to strike Dec. 22-25, with further stoppages planned, to protest the airline’s refusal to recognize the union representing them. |
Adrian Schofield Air New Zealand engineers have scheduled a strike Dec. 21 that threatens to disrupt travel plans of nearly 42,000 customers on one of the airline’s busiest travel days, although further negotiations are planned in an effort to resolve the contract dispute. |
Alan Dron Irish lessor Avolon has confirmed an order for 75 Airbus A320neos and 25 A321neos in the single largest order for aircraft from the European manufacturer ever placed by the Dublin-headquartered company. |
Kurt Hofmann Aegean Airlines has selected the Pratt & Whitney GTF engine for up to 62 Airbus A320neo family aircraft. |
Sean Broderick Southwest Airlines continues to see capacity growth outpace revenue passenger mile (RPM) additions, underscoring the airline’s need to boost unit revenue through efforts such as its recent fare increases. |
Ben Goldstein US airports can expect to see a 3.2% growth in enplanements in 2019, a solid level but well short of the 5.4% year-to-date rate recorded in 2018, according to analysts from Moody’s, who predict the US economy will grow 2.3% next year.
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