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Airlines SAS Ireland commences operations

SAS Ireland has received its AOC by the Irish Aviation Authority and commenced flights between UK and Scandinavia.

Industry Airbus delivers 50th aircraft from U.S. factory in Alabama

Airbus has delivered the 50th U.S. assembled aircraft. Furthermore, the manufacturer celebrates meeting the goal to produce four A320 aircraft a month.

Start-Ups SXM Airways receives AOC

SXM Airways has received its Air Operator´s Certificate (AOC). The airline plans to commence operations in 1Q18.

Helicopters Hiratagakuen receives first H145 helicopter

Airbus Helicopters Japan (AHJ) handed over the first H145//BK117D-2 to Hiratagakuen, as part of a delivery ceremony held in Kobe. The aircraft will enter into service in June 2018 and is the first aircraft of this type in Japan.

Airlines Italian Meridiana announces new long-haul flights

Italian carrier Meridiana has announced a major fleet renewal and new non-stop flights from Milan Malpensa to New York JFK and Miami.

Airports Power failure at Atlanta International Airport

The world’s busiest airport Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta Airport sustained a power outage for several hours.

Airlines Air China and Air Canada conclude further cooperation

Air China and Air Canada have announced to further strengthen their strategic cooperation. The new agreements are another step for realizing a full joint venture.

Airlines Singapore Airlines receives first A380 with new cabin concept

Singapore Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new A380 aircraft scheduled to join the carrier’s fleet over the coming year, at a special ceremony hosted by Airbus in Toulouse, France.

General Aviation Dassault cancels Falcon 5X program

Dassault Aviation has announced to end the Falcon 5X program. This reasons in the delay of Safran Silvercrest engines. Dassault explained to restart with a new jet, powered by Pratt & Whitney engines.

Airlines Ryanair accepts pilot unions to prevent chaos over Christmas

Ryanair has announced to recognize Pilot unions to prevent potential customer disruptions over the Christmas period.

Airports Star Alliance signes MoU with Beijing Capital Airport

Star Alliance, member carrier Air China and Beijing Capital International Airport have agreed to closely cooperate to further establish Beijing Capital International Airport as a leading hub and transfer airport as well as to significantly enhance the future customer experience. 

Industry Airbus announces overhaul of its top management

Airbus has announced that its CEO Tom Enders seeks no further mandate beyond April 2019 while COO Fabrice Bregier is set to leave in February 2018.

Industry Qazaq Air orders two Bombardier Dash 8 Q400

Bombardier Commercial Aircraft announced that Qazaq Air of Kazakhstan has signed a firm purchase agreement for two new Q400 turboprops.

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.

Helicopters Italy orders eight Leonardo AW139 helicopters

Leonardo has signed a contract with the Italian Government for eight AW139 helicopters. Two AW139s are for the Coast Guard and six for the Customs and Border Protection Service.

Airlines Aigle Azur orders two Airbus A330 for long-haul operations

French airline Aigle Azur has announced to start long-haul operations in 2018. Today, the airline ordered two Airbus A330-200 aircraft.

Airlines Niki files for bankruptcy protection and ceases operations

Austria’s Air Berlin subsidiary Niki has filed for bankruptcy protection and ceased operations on Thursday.

Airlines Lufthansa leaves plans to take over Niki, makes further concessions

Over the course of Lufthansa´s planned acquisition of parts of the Air Berlin group, the airline has now made further concessions to the European Commission (EC). Lufthansa will not further pursue the takeover of Niki.

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Airlines Airline’s Christmas marketing campaigns

Christmas holidays are probably the busiest time to travel by airplane. Passengers around the world did not expect to meet Santa Claus during their travel. Several airlines launched marketing campaigns for the Christmas season and surprised their passengers.

Airlines Ryanair pilots in Ireland announce strike

Ryanair pilots in Ireland announce strike action on December 20, 2017.

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