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Tianjin Cargo Airlines receives government support

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 16:49:00 +0000

The Tianjin municipal government has injected CNY120 million ($19 million) into Tianjin Cargo Airlines to enable it to launch in this year’s first half.

European airports align to support safety improvement programs

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:59:00 +0000

A dozen European airports joined forces to support surface movement safety improvement pro-grams under the European Union’s project in air traffic management modernization, SESAR.

Government, local municipalities approve Tokyo Narita third runway

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:34:00 +0000

Tokyo Narita Airport has taken an important step in its efforts to add a third runway and extend operating hours, after gaining clearance for its plans from local authorities.

Virgin Atlantic Cargo revenue up 9% on online shopping, pharmaceuticals

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 15:03:00 +0000

Virgin Atlantic Cargo said its 2017 volumes reached a five-year high and revenues rose 9% to £199.6 million ($279 million), driven by strong growth in shipments of pharmaceuticals and e-commerce goods.

Boeing marketing chief cautious on NMA business case

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:48:00 +0000

Making a business case for Boeing’s potential new mid-market aircraft (NMA) remains the manufacturer’s biggest challenge, Boeing’s chief salesman said, even as more airlines are pushing for the aircraft sooner rather than later.

Spohr: Lufthansa to reduce capacity expansion in 2018

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 14:14:00 +0000

Lufthansa is forced to slow down its 2018 capacity expansion, as the airline struggles to find additional aircraft and discovers the build-up of low-fare unit Eurowings is taking longer than expected.

Parker: High fuel prices may affect American’s profit this year

Thu, 15 Mar 2018 13:35:00 +0000

American Airlines, hampered by higher fuel prices, is setting up to have a “slightly off” year, but still expects to generate a profit that falls within its notional target range, CEO Doug Parker told attendees at this week's J.P. Morgan Global Aviation and Transportation Conference.

MRO Briefs-March 14, 2018

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 22:08:00 +0000

MRO Briefs-March 14, 2018

Japan’s ANA, China’s Juneyao form codeshare

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:59:00 +0000

Japan’s All Nippon Airways (ANA) has entered into a codeshare relationship with China’s Juneyao Airlines, taking advantage of the Star Alliance connecting partner program.

Lufthansa extends contract for CEO Carsten Spohr

Wed, 14 Mar 2018 21:48:00 +0000

Lufthansa’s supervisory board has extended the contract of the group’s CEO Carsten Spohr by five years, assuring continuity at Europe’s largest airline.