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Airlines First Air announces plan to grow infrastructure

First Air announced in a statement, that the airline has submitted two applications to the National Trade Corridors Fund (NTCF) to finance infrastructure projects.

Industry USITC blocks tariffs on Bombardier CSeries

The United States International Trade Commission has rejected a recommendation from the US Department of Commerce to charge a nearly 300% tariff on CSeries aircraft sold in the USA.

Industry Boeing 787-10 receives FAA type certification

Boeing has received the type certification for its 787-10 Dreamliner. Deliveries will start in the first half of 2018.

Start-Ups Azur Air receives two Boeing 737-900ER

Azur Air will receive two Boeing 737-900ER until March. Both aircraft will be based in Düsseldorf, where the airline has its German operational base.

Industry Boeing and Adient establish new company for airplane seats

Boeing and Adient Aerospace have announced a joint venture between the companies to develop, manufacture and sell seating products.

Airlines Germania retires Boeing fleet

Germania will retire its Boeing 737 fleet in the next 15 months.

Airlines Kenya Airways to commence flights to New York

The national carrier has announced to start selling tickets for the new route.

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Freight Boeing unveils unmanned Cargo Air Vehicle prototype

Boeing has introduced a new unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) prototype. The multi-copter will be used for Cargo services. Initial flight tests have been completed.

Airlines Jambojet expands operations

Kenya’s budget carrier Jambojet will operate a Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 fleet after the airline returned its leased B737 aircraft.

Freight Ethiopian Airlines to lease converted 737-800 freighters from GECAS

Ethiopian Cargo has committed to lease its first two Boeing 737-800SF freighters from leasing company CECAS. The first aircraft will be delivered in June 2018.

Industry Boeing delivered 763 aircraft in 2017

US aircraft manufacturer Boeing has announced the delivery of 763 commercial aircraft in 2017.

Freight SF Airlines receives new Boeing 757 freighter

Chinese cargo operator SF Airlines has received its 41st freighter. The converted B757-200 arrived at Shenzhen Airport in the last days.

Freight Amazon Air expands its cargo fleet

Amazon Air’s fleet has grown to 32 freighters in December 2017.

Industry Royal Air Maroc orders four Boeing 787-9

Boeing and Royal Air Maroc (RAM) have signed a contract for four Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners. The deal is valued at $1.1 billion at list prices.

Industry Boeing and Embraer confirm talks about combination

Boeing and Embraer confirmed the two companies are engaged in discussions regarding a potential combination, the basis of which remains under discussion. There is no guarantee a transaction will result from these discussions.

Industry Airbus and Boeing finalize orders before Christmas

Just before Christmas, both Airbus and Boeing have announced new orders. Viva Air orders 50 A320 family aircraft, while FlyDubai finalized a deal over purchasing 175 Boeing 737 MAX.

Industry Delta Air Lines orders 100 Airbus A321Neo

Delta Air Lines and Airbus have announced a firm order for 100 Airbus A321Neo ACF aircraft plus 100 additional options. Deliveries will begin in 2020. All aircraft will be delivered until 2023.

Freight Turkish Airlines receives first Boeing 777Freighter

Boeing has delivered the airline’s first B777 Freighter to Turkish Airlines.

Start-Ups Greece carrier Air Mediterranean commences operations

The Greece start-up carrier Air Mediterranean has commenced operations in November. The new airline connects its hub Athens Airport with several destinations.

Freight Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet to end cooperation by end of 2017

The cooperation agreement between Air Canada Cargo and Cargojet will expire at the end of 2017. As a consequence, the dedicated freighter service from Toronto to Mexico, Dallas-Fort Worth, Atlanta, Bogota, Lima and Frankfurt will be terminated.

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