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South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

February 20, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

South African Airways has been going through a long-standing period of loss-making due to a large number of factors including a bureaucratic company structure with allegations of corruption. In 2017 Vuyani Janara was appointed as

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Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract

February 20, 2019 Jordan Green

On Monday, Airbus announced a new contract with Japan Airlines for its Flight Hour Services (FHS) program. The announcement comes only three days after Airbus announced that the first JAL A350-900 has begun final assembly

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New Jet Airways Bailout Plan Emerges Following Airline’s Default on Loan Payment

February 18, 2019 Hemal Gosai

As reported in late January, Indian airline Jet Airways has been experiencing cash flow troubles that have forced the airline to delay salaries, payments to vendors and more. Aircraft deliveries have also been delayed as

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Flybmi Becomes Latest European Carrier to Go Bust

February 18, 2019 James Dinsdale

The U.K.’s Flybmi is the latest airline to cease operations following an announcement on the airline’s website last weekend. The news brings an end to the British Midland franchise that dates back to the 1960s

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Great Dane Airlines to Launch into European Skies in June

February 17, 2019 John Flett

The European aviation industry has seen significant consolidation since the liberalization of the market in the 1990s. High profile mergers such as that of Air France and KLM and the acquisition by the Lufthansa group

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Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

February 16, 2019 Peter Biondi

In a new development to recover the airline from bankruptcy protection, Avianca Brasil changed its president. Frederico Pedreira, who will be leaving the company replaced by Jorge Vianna, a former vice-president of the company. Pedreira worked

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Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

February 15, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Etihad Airways is currently undergoing a spree of financial difficulties. As part of its efforts to adjust in size and scale in seek of better returns, the airline is rumored to have cancelled its remaining

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Canada’s Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Flair Announces Rebranding Strategy

February 14, 2019 Matthew Garcia

Canada’s ultra-low-cost carrier (ULC) Flair Air announced a rebranding strategy on Wednesday. The rebranding strategy includes new crew uniforms, a new aircraft livery, an all-new website, a new logo, and more. New flight attendant uniforms are designed

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Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

February 14, 2019 Pablo Diaz

Emirates has finally confirmed that it reviewed its fleet strategy, and as a result, Airbus announced that it will cease the production of the A380. “Following a review of its operations, Emirates is reducing its

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Low-Cost Service in South America Ramps Up

February 13, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

South America’s domestic and regional aviation markets have been undergoing a significant transformation over the last few years with an increasing number of operators bringing low-fare alternatives to the region, changing the conceived perception of

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China Airlines Returns to Negotiations with Pilots

February 10, 2019 Parker Davis

After the cancellation of dozens of flights out of Taiwan left thousands of passengers stranded during the busy Lunar New Year holiday, China Airlines on Feb. 9 returned to negotiations with the Taoyuan Union of Pilots

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Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

February 9, 2019 John Flett

U.K. operator Thomas Cook Airlines is up for sale, either in part or as a whole, as Thomas Cook Group PLC seeks to “enhance value to shareholders and intensify our strategic focus.” The airline of

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EVA Air Introduces New Method to Protect Flight Attendants

February 7, 2019 Will Lee

In response to the humiliating incident involving a group of female flight attendants, Taiwan-based EVA Air announced that passenger displaying inappropriate behavior will be denied boarding in the future. On Jan. 19, an American male

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EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

February 6, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

With the United Kingdom’s exit date from the European Union nearing and deal negotiations being involved in more complications than consensus, airlines have been preparing to protect their operations across different scenarios. So far, this

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Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

February 4, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Back in October of last year, Southwest announced its intent to offer flights from California to Hawaii, a route where the airline could be benefited by the capabilities and increased efficiency of their relatively new

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Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

February 4, 2019 Connor Sadler

Air France recently announced that the branding on its regional routes and fleet, currently known as HOP!, will be marketed as Air France HOP. This change aims to link the regional flight offerings more clearly

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Lufthansa Announces End of Legendary Junkers Ju-52 Flights

February 1, 2019 Adrian Vannahme

German airline Lufthansa has announced it is ending passenger flights on its vintage Junkers Ju-52 aircraft with immediate effect in order to save on high operating costs of the 83-year old aircraft. The airline had

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Jet Airways Continues to Struggle with Cash Flow

January 29, 2019 Hemal Gosai

In the ever-interesting Indian aviation industry, Air India shockingly hasn’t been the center of attention recently. One of the other near-bankrupt airlines is getting media attention for a new series of financial problems. This is

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Overcapacity in European Aviation Market Impacts Airline Revenue Per Seat

January 26, 2019 John Flett

Low fares are set to continue in the European aviation market as overcapacity over the Winter season has seen Ryanair lower market expectations for 2019 financial results and easyJet report lower per seat revenue. U.K.-based

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Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

January 25, 2019 Jose Antonio Payet

Avianca Argentina, part of the Synergy group which also owns the troubled Avianca Brazil, announced it will not be operating its much-awaited international route from its base in Buenos Aires to Sao Paulo Guarulhos, which

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South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract

New Jet Airways Bailout Plan Emerges Following Airline’s Default on Loan Payment

Flybmi Becomes Latest European Carrier to Go Bust

Great Dane Airlines to Launch into European Skies in June

Avianca Brasil Changes Leadership Amid Financial Crisis

Etihad to Cancel 42 Airbus A350 Orders

Canada’s Ultra-Low-Cost-Carrier Flair Announces Rebranding Strategy

Airbus to Axe A380 Production Line in 2021

Low-Cost Service in South America Ramps Up

China Airlines Returns to Negotiations with Pilots

Thomas Cook Airlines Up For Sale as Consolidation of European Industry Continues

EVA Air Introduces New Method to Protect Flight Attendants

EU Law Draft Poses Concern over Airline Ownership Structures post-Brexit

Southwest Takes Sizable Step Towards ETOPS Certification, Hawaii Service

Air France-KLM Aim for More Brand Clarity with HOP! Rebrand

Lufthansa Announces End of Legendary Junkers Ju-52 Flights

Jet Airways Continues to Struggle with Cash Flow

Overcapacity in European Aviation Market Impacts Airline Revenue Per Seat

Avianca Argentina Suspends Long-Awaited International Route

U.K. Drone Law to Change Following Airport Incidents

South African Airways to Separate into Three Units

Airbus and Japan Airlines Announce FHS Contract

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