Overview
It has been a terrifying week in global aviation as terrorists attacked Brussels Airport, killing many and injuring hundreds. But it wasn’t all grim news. Airbus unveiled a new cabin innovation drive in London and Bombardier’s CS100 successfully completed its 30 city-pair European route-proving program. In the Asia-Pacific, new Chinese aircraft orders appear to be just around the corner and Wuhan Airport is set to open its new runway in June. And in Indonesia, support is mounting for the state to have a seat on the International Civil Aviation Organisation Executive Council while Malaysia Airlines believes the worst is over.
On a more serious note, the International Air Transport Association announced on Thursday that it had become “a complainant in an investigation by the European Commission into alleged abuses of dominant positions by manufacturers of aviation equipment”.
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“Airspace by Airbus” launched in London
On Wednesday, the Toulouse-headquartered manufacturer unveiled its cabin brand “Airspace by Airbus” to media at London’s iconic Gherkin building. Read More »
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China’s Wuhan readies for second runway
Wuhan’s Tianhe International Airport will open a second runway at the end of June, reports Mainland media this week. Read More »
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Indonesia rallies support for ICAO council seat
Indonesia has submitted its fifth bid to become an International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) council member. The initiative is led by Indroyono Soesilo, the archipelago’s former maritime minister. Read More »
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Emirates advocates UAE-India bilateral expansion and Etihad code shares extended
"We have ten cities in India. We are trying to expand as much as we can,” said Ahmed Khoory, senior vice-president, commercial operations West Asia and Indian Ocean for Emirates Airline at last week’s India Aviation Show. Read More »
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Airbus, Boeing forecast up to 1,740 orders from India by 2034
Airbus and Boeing forecast Indian carriers will order up to 1,740 new aircraft to 2034. The Toulouse OEM predicted 1,600 frames will be needed while the Americans were more optimistic and said that the market requires 1,740 aircraft. Read More »
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China Eastern to order ten more B777s, Juneyao and Okay Airways to acquire A330s
Shanghai’s China Eastern Airlines, a SkyTeam member, will order ten more B777-300ERs, Aviation Week has reported, citing airline sources. Read More »
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Tajikistan has discussed potential aircraft orders with Airbus, its government said last weekend, after Tajikistan’s deputy prime minister, Azim Ibrohim, met Airbus CIS vice-president, Silvere Delaunay, who is leading a delegation of executives and experts to study the local aviation sector. Read More »
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Malaysia Airlines revives B747 and notes Mainland passenger growth
Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) will bring one of its parked B747-400s back into service while its A380 fleet undergoes scheduled maintenance. Read More »
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CALC posts bumper 2015 profit, competition underway
China Aircraft Leasing Group (CALC) on Tuesday announced a 2015 net profit increase of 25.6%, to HK$380.2 million. Read More »
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IATA predicts record low fares throughout 2016
Global airfares look set to dip further this year, continuing last year’s downward trend, predicts the International Air Transport Association (IATA). Read More »
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Lufthansa Technik reports profit hike in MRO market that is fast changing
Hamburg headquartered Lufthansa Technik AG and its subsidiaries reported a 20% profit increase, to 454 million Euros (US$507.43 million), for its latest fiscal year. Read More »
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Korean Air chairman reacts on Facebook to pilot’s complaint
"Your posting is full of professional jargon, but 99% of your work isn't new. Aircraft are flying on autopilot, which is easier than driving a car. Pilots are useful only in emergencies. Read More »
Short Takes
AIRLINES: China’s Okay Airways on Monday received its 19th B737-800. A China Eastern Airlines A319 on Saturday entered the runway at South Korea’s Cheongju Airport without permission, causing a near collision with a Korean Air B737 about to touch down. Read More »
