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Freight Amazon Air expands its cargo fleet
Amazon Air’s fleet has grown to 32 freighters in December 2017.
Airlines Thomas Cook acquires Air Berlin Aviation GmbH
Thomas Cook has acquired Air Berlin Aviation GmbH, an affiliate of the former German carrier.
Airlines Ryanair applies for UK AOC
Ryanair has announced the application for a UK subsidiary to secure operations after a possible Brexit.
Industry Vietjet converts order for 42 A320Neo to larger A321Neo
Vietjet has taken delivery of the first Airbus A321Neo. The airline has converted a former order for 42 Airbus A320Neo to larger A321Neo.
Airlines Primera Air is considering new transatlantic routes
Primera Air is considering new transatlantic routes for its low cost long haul expansion.
Industry Bombardier receives order for up to twelve CRJ900
Bombardier announced that a customer, who has requested to remain unidentified at this time, has signed an order to acquire six CRJ900 aircraft on firm order and options on six additional CRJ900 regional jets.
Airlines IAG Group acquires Niki
IAG Group has announced the acquisition of the insolvent Austrian Niki.
Helicopters AW109 receives EASA certification
Leonardo helicopters has announced, that the AW109 Trekker helicopter has received its type certification by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Freight Liege Airport to invest over 50 million euros in cargo
Liege Airport has announced to realize major investments in cargo in 2018. 20 million euros will be invested in new facilities and warehouses and 30 million in new parking areas for freighter planes.
Industry Two leasing companies order additional A320Neo
China Aircraft Leasing Group and AerCap have signed agreements to buy 50 Airbus A320Neo each.
Airlines Lufthansa Group in talks to buy Alitalia
Italian newspaper Corriere della Sera reports Lufthansa could take over Alitalia in the next days.
Industry Korean Air Lines receives first Bombardier CS300
Bombardier has celebrated the delivery of the first CS300 aircraft to the Seoul-based Korean Air Lines.
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 Sukhoi tests Superjet with Saberlets
Sukhoi has announced the Superjet 100 has performed its first flight with the installed saberlets in Zhukovsky.
General Aviation Diamond Aircraft Group acquired by Wafeng Aviation Industry
The Austrian aircraft manufacturer Diamond Aircraft Group has announced it has been acquired by Chinese Wafeng Aviation Industry
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.
Airlines German pilot union called for Ryanair strike
Several German Ryanair pilots went on strike, following unsatisfactory negotiations between the union and the Irish low-cost airline.
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.
Helicopters Babcock International receives first H175
Australian offshore service provider Babcock International has received its first of two H175 helicopters. The delivery ceremony was held in Darwin, Australia.
Airlines Uvet Group takes over Italy´s Blue Panorama
Italian Uvet Group has announced it will acquire 100% of Blue Panorama Airlines. The value of the transaction is not known yet.