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Boeing and Embraer agree on terms for planned tie-up
Boeing and Embraer have agreed the terms of their planned joint venture under which the US manufacturer is set to take control of Embraer’s commercial aircraft activities in 2019.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How airline stories developed in 2018
While wider political tensions dominated much of the agenda and continue to cause potential headaches for airlines, it was the return of a familiar problem in the shape of rising fuel prices that did the most to knock airlines from their high-profit altitude during 2018.
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PICTURES: First WestJet Boeing 787-9 breaks cover
The first of 10 Boeing 787-9s for WestJet has emerged from painting, ahead of deliveries commencing early next year.
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Delta sees more international opportunity in 2019
Delta Air Lines is focusing on international opportunities in 2019, as it heeds economic forecasts of a potential slowdown at home.
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FREE DOWNLOAD: Airline Business 2018-2019 digital special edition
This year’s Flight Airline Business digital special edition, sponsored by CFM, highlights 2018’s biggest stories, interviews and rankings. It also looks ahead at what’s in store for 2019.
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Congressman makes show of axing Washington National perimeter
An outgoing US House representative wants to repeal the perimeter at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, even as Congress prepares to depart for the year.
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Uncle Roger's Festive Quiz 2018
Long-time readers of Flight International will know that while our dear friend Uncle Roger gives the impression of having retired to a life of leisure, this is just a cover – he actually spends all of his time hard at work preparing a fiendishly difficult quiz challenge for this annual ...
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Air Canada 777-300ER suffers Hong Kong tail-strike
One of Air Canada’s Boeing 777-300ER has sustained damage during a hard landing and tail-strike at Hong Kong.
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American unveils new summer service for 2019
American Airlines will launch service on 18 routes in 2019, with most of them seasonal flights that will operate in the summer.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Sun Country shifts to fleet ownership in cost overhaul
Minnesota-based Sun Country Airlines plans to have at least 40% of its fleet on capital leases or under direct ownership, as it moves away from operating leases under an extensive plan to overhaul costs following a change in ownership earlier this year.
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Washington Dulles and American talk new flights
The operator of Washington Dulles and American Airlines are discussing new flights, even as the mainline carrier prepares to expand at Ronald Reagan Washington National.
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United expands San Francisco with four new international points
United Airlines continues to respond to strong demand at its San Francisco hub with international growth, planning four new routes in 2019.
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OpinionOPINION: Air France's naming of female chief must set a new trend
The appointment of Anne Rigail as the new chief executive of Air France is a positive end to a year in which gender diversity among airline leaders was thrust into the spotlight for all the wrong reasons.
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United to invest at least $34m at Washington Dulles
United Airlines and the operator of Washington Dulles International airport have reached an agreement to build an at least $34 million concourse expansion for the carrier.
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Delta adds in Boston including Washington reconnection
Delta Air Lines will connect Boston Logan to four more cities in 2019, including large business markets like Chicago and Washington DC that are gaps in its network from the airport.
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Spirit hires Alaska's Kirby to lead network planning
Spirit Airlines has hired John Kirby from Alaska Airlines as its new vice-president of network planning, replacing Mark Kopczak who will leave Spirit after 19 years.
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Aer Lingus identifies initial transatlantic A321LR routes
Aer Lingus plans to deploy its new Airbus A321LR aircraft across the North Atlantic by next summer, as it takes delivery of its first four aircraft in 2019.
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Brazil issues injunction to block Boeing-Embraer JV
A federal court in Brazil has reportedly issued an injunction to stop the proposed commercial aviation joint venture between Embraer and Boeing, following a lawsuit filed against the deal by four lawmakers in Brazil.
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American 'studying' Amazon plans for Washington growth
American Airlines is closely "studying" online retailer Amazon's plans to open a second headquarters steps away from its hub at Ronald Reagan Washington National airport, where it is already planning to add seats at the slot-controlled facility.
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JetBlue appoints new VP of in-flight experience
JetBlue Airways has appointed Edward Baklor as its vice-president of inflight experience, with effect January 2019.