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Ex-Im Bank bill passes House but faces Senate roadblock
The US House of Representatives has passed a Democrat-supported bill reauthorising the Export-Import Bank of the United States, though the measure seems to have little chance of passing the US Senate.
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United scrubs 737 Max flying from schedules until early March
United Airlines has joined American Airlines and Southwest Airlines in removing the 737 Max from its schedules until early March 2020, a change aligning US carriers’ expectations even as Boeing projects the aircraft will be flying before year end.
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Jeju Air grew network outside of Japan in third quarter
Like its compatriots, Jeju Air saw demand on Japanese routes fall but managed to grow its network in other regions during the third quarter.
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Philippine Airlines parent delivers third-quarter loss
Flat revenue and costs have kept the parent company of Philippine Airlines in its loss making status during the third quarter, where it posted an operating loss of Ps2.85 billion ($56.2 million).
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NewsFiji receives first A350 through DAE lease
Fiji Airways has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, one of two to be acquired by the Pacific carrier.
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South African cancels flights due to strike
Strike disruption has forced South African Airlines to cancel all of its domestic and regional flights scheduled for Sunday 17 and Monday 18th November, although it will operate all of its scheduled international flights departing from Johannesburg’s Tambo airport on 17 November.
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AnalysisGeneral Atomics ready to add SparrowHawk attritable drone
General Atomics Aeronautical Systems is developing a new attritable jet-powered unmanned air vehicle (UAV). Called SparrowHawk, it is intended to be air-launched from and air-recoverable by the US Air Force’s (USAF’s) MQ-9 Reaper.
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Air Peace 737 captain seized control before wheel-loss landing
Nigerian investigators have disclosed that the captain of an Air Peace Boeing 737-300, which lost its nose-wheels on landing at Lagos, had suddenly taken control of the aircraft just moments before touchdown.
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OpinionIs 737 Max nearing a comeback?
When will the 737 Max fly again? For months, it seemed one guess was as good as the next. You might as well have asked someone off the street.
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OpinionReady for the next big tanker battle?
Much as an army cannot march on an empty stomach, an air force can have only limited effect without the range- and endurance-boosting support provided by in-flight refuelling tankers.
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Go-around call overruled before damaging 737 landing
Investigators probing a landing which damaged an Air Peace Boeing 737-300 have revealed that the first officer called for a go-around but was overruled by the captain.
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A320's order total overtakes 737's as Max crisis persists
Airbus’s A320 family appears to have overtaken the Boeing 737 in terms of total orders, in the wake of the 737 Max crisis and strong single-aisle activity from the European airframer.
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Avolon rejigs A330neo order as it signs for 10 more
Lessor Avolon is to purchase 10 more Airbus A330-900s, but is to amend its previous order for the re-engined type.
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SAS unveils initial transatlantic route for A321LR
Scandinavia’s SAS has disclosed that its first long-range Airbus A321neo will operate the transatlantic service from Copenhagen to Boston when it enters service next September.
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Air Peace 737 landed off side of runway during rain
Nigerian investigators have disclosed that an Air Peace Boeing 737-500 touched down partially off the side of the runway at Port Harcourt, after landing long in poor weather conditions.
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Geopolitical issues lower Korean Air’s third-quarter profit
Korean Air’s third-quarter operating profit declined by 70%, as revenues were hampered by geopolitical issues.
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US codeshare flights may be at risk: Malaysia Airlines
Malaysia Airlines’ codeshare flights to the United States could be affected by the US Federal Aviation Administration downgrading its safety rating to Category 2
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NewsAirAsia X narrows third-quarter loss despite lower revenue
AirAsia X’s third-quarter operating loss fell 92.7% to MYR14.8 million ($3.56 million), as cost saving measures offset the impact of lower revenues.
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Beijing, Istanbul airports ink joint cooperation
Beijing Capital Airport (BCIA) and Istanbul Airport have signed a memorandum of understanding, paving the way for a partnership.
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Azul and Alitalia announce codeshare agreement
Brazil’s low-cost airline Azul and Italian flag carrier Alitalia have announced a codeshare agreement which will allow smoother connections for customers of both airlines, due to go into effect on 2 December.