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Airline BusinessVolaris weathers Pratt GTF storm and expects continuity from new Mexican president
Mexican ultra low-cost carrier Volaris is digging itself out of a hole caused by Pratt & Whitney’s geared turbofan engine recall, shifting capacity into US markets, and expecting stability and continuation in aviation policy from the country’s new president
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OpinionWhy small is beautiful when it comes to regional connectivity
Although the market for regional aircraft has been subdued in recent years, there are reasons for hope amid passenger pressure for better connectivity and airlines looking to right-size their fleets, argues Raphael Haddad.
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NewsUS DOT fines American Airlines $50m for violating disabled passengers’ rights
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has slapped American Airlines with a civil penalty of $50 million for “numerous serious violations of the laws protecting airline passengers with disabilities”.
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NewsMexico’s Volaris reports profit of $37 million during the third quarter
Volaris posted a profit of $37 million as it continued to deal with fallout relating to the Pratt & Whitney engine inspections that have affected its Airbus A320-family fleet.
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NewsAmerican to purchase 14 CRJ900s for regional subsidiary PSA
American Airlines’ regional subsidiary PSA Airlines plans to add to its fleet of regional jets 14 MHIRJ CRJ900s, with the first aircraft expected to be delivered next month.
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Airline BusinessIATA sustainability chief on airline ‘compliance anxiety’ as key dates loom
Marie Owens Thomsen is frustrated about government inaction on SAF and CORSIA, but optimistic regarding what might come from ’radical collaboration’ between stakeholders
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Airline BusinessListen to the latest episode of the Airline Business Podcast
Hear Graham and Lewis’s thoughts on key issues in the global airline industry by listening to the Airline Business Podcast.
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Airline BusinessWeek 43 2024: Market softness, Southwest pressure and GTF latest
The earnings season kicks into gear this week, with Icelandair, Southwest Airlines, Volaris and Norwegian among those due to outline their July-September performances.
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Airline BusinessAirline news digest: 12-18 October 2024
Our regular rundown of the biggest airline stories from the past seven days
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NewsSierra Leone government unveils new carrier with plans for London operation
Sierra Leone’s transport ministry has unveiled a new carrier for the West African state, which is set to commence services to various cities – including London – before the end of this year.
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NewsEFW delivers first A321P2F to Azul Cargo after Brazilian validation
Conversions specialist EFW has delivered the first Airbus A321P2F converted freighter to a South American operator, after receiving type certification validation from Brazilian regulators.
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NewsUS carriers jostle for highly sought long-distance slots out of Reagan airport
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively awarded 10 hotly contested slots for long-distance domestic flights out of Ronald Reagan National airport in Washington, DC.
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NewsUnited signs for 40 leased A321neos amid narrowbody jet shortage
United Airlines signed during the third quarter “definitive agreements” with unnamed aircraft lessors to lease 40 Airbus A321neo jets, with deliveries expected in 2026-27.
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NewsAir Tahiti Nui names Philippe Marie as new chief executive
Air Tahiti Nui has appointed Philippe Marie, the airline’s former secretary-general, as its new chief executive.
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Airline BusinessAirline growth aspirations still crimped by ongoing OEM supply challenges
Ryanair group chief executive Michael O’Leary’s admission that the budget carrier will probably have to lower its passenger growth expectations next year marks a further and all too familiar sign of the impact the ongoing OEM challenges are having on airline aspirations.
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NewsSkyWest signs to fly 11 CRJ550s under United Express brand
US regional carrier SkyWest Airlines has secured a deal to fly a small fleet of MHIRJ CRJ550 regional jets on behalf of United Airlines starting in December.
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NewsMesa to stop flying CRJ900s for United and shift to all-E175 fleet as losses mount
US regional carrier Mesa Airlines intends to remove all MHIRJ CRJ900 regional jets from its fleet with United Airlines by March 2025, shifting to a smaller fleet composed only of Embraer 175s.
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Airline BusinessUnited focuses on Boeing’s long-term stability over immediate delivery delays
CEO Scott Kirby is encouraged by what he sees as a culture shift already underway at the US aircraft manufacturer.
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NewsAbra closes acquisition of Wamos Air
Madrid-based Wamos Air has officially joined Abra Group, the parent company of Colombian airline Avianca and Brazil’s Gol, five months after the companies first announced the transaction.
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NewsUS DOT slaps Lufthansa with $4m fine for discriminating against Jewish travellers
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has fined Lufthansa $4 million for discriminating against passengers, the largest such penalty ever against an airline for civil rights violations.