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NewsIATA downgrades 2019 profits outlook by a fifth
IATA has downgraded its industry net profits outlook for 2019 by around a fifth to $28 billion, amid rising costs and slowing demand in part from weaker trade.
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IATA awards to recognise diversity and inclusion
IATA will during this year's AGM in Seoul reveal the winners of its first diversity and inclusion awards, recognising the efforts being made industry-wide to broaden the mix of the global aviation workforce.
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IATA resolution aims to reaffirm climate commitments
This year's IATA AGM, which is set to adopt a fresh resolution reinforcing airline commitments to tackle aviation emissions, comes at a particularly notable time.
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Hawaiian alleges 'discriminatory' treatment at LAX
Hawaiian Airlines claims that it is being discriminated against at Los Angeles International airport, where its larger competitors are receiving preferential treatment securing precious terminal and gate space.
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American aims to capture more business traffic with hub growth
American Airlines aims to capture additional business travellers in smaller markets as part of its larger effort to boost connectivity over its largest hubs.
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United to seek compensation for 737 Max grounding
United Airlines will seek some form of compensation from Boeing for the impact of the 737 Max grounding, says chief executive Oscar Munoz.
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Airline BusinessPutting numbers on the legacies of airline leaders
With airline leaders gathering in Seoul for the IATA AGM, we use Cirium’s Fleets Analyzer and schedules data to measure the legacies of the chief executives who have left their roles in the past 12 months. The AGM takes place in South Korea just weeks after the death of long-serving Korean Air chairman and chief executive Cho Yang-ho
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Airline BusinessIATA chief Alexandre de Juniac flags pressing issues
IATA chief executive and director general Alexandre de Juniac believes airlines meet for this year’s AGM in Seoul against a backdrop of pressing challenges, including the consequences protectionist policies and trade wars pursued by some governments over the past 18 months.
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IATA pushes for speedier adoption of One ID initiative
IATA will put forward a resolution at its forthcoming AGM in Seoul aimed at accelerating implementation of its One ID biometric identity initiative, which it says is vital to ensuring smooth passenger journeys as the air transport sector continues to expand.
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Mesa closed $91mn refinancing in March quarter
Mesa Air Group closed a $91.2 million term loan to refinance a spare engine facility during the March quarter.
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Chile's Supreme Court bars LATAM JVs with American and IAG
Chile's Supreme Court has struck down proposed joint ventures by LATAM Airlines with Oneworld partners American Airlines and IAG, siding with appeals filed against the deals last year by Chilean tourism and consumer organisations.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Lauda's darkest day echoes in 737 Max crisis
Late motor-racing champion Niki Lauda will be associated not just with his airline entrepreneurship but with an investigation which resulted in scrutiny of design assumptions, and the adequacy of testing and certification methods, similar to that now being given to the Boeing 737 Max.
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FAA declines to commit to date for 737 Max return to service
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) says it is too early to commit to a date for when the Boeing 737 Max will return to service, as the regulator completes a day-long meeting with dozens of global aviation regulators to discuss the troubled aircraft.
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PodcastPODCAST: Airline Business on Canada, Italy, India, Max and Spirit
The new edition of the Airline Business Podcast is now available.
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American yet to realise US Airways merger benefits: Moody's
American Airlines may have yet to realise the full revenue benefits of its 2013 merger with US Airways, suggests Moody's Investors Service in a new report.
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Viasat peers into future of onboard connectivity
With its Ka-band in-flight connectivity system now certificated for use on super-midsize business jets, satellite company Viasat is offering visitors to its stand a glimpse into the future of how it can enhance the onboard entertainment and working experience.
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NewsAmerican seeks to stop alleged slowdown by mechanics
American Airlines claims that the unions representing its mechanics are promoting an illegal work slowdown, adding to the series of operational woes it already faces this year.
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Guardian Jet bullish as it rolls out latest asset management tool
The two brothers behind business aircraft brokerage and consulting firm Guardian Jet are feeling bullish about the market as they roll out a third iteration of their Vault software tool, which they say enables users to more easily find aircraft to buy and track the value of their own assets.
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Vision Jets return to service after grounding
Cirrus Aircraft has returned to EBACE with the Vision Jet to announce that the issue with aircraft's angle of attack sensor that forced its grounding by the US Federal Aviation Administration in April is now resolved and the fleet has returned to service.
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Comlux Completions outfits and delivers first VVIP widebody
Comlux Completion has delivered its first VIP widebody project with the handover of an Airbus ACJ330 to a private owner.