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Horizon Air CEO to step down on 05-Jan-2018: report

19 December, 2017

Horizon Air CEO Dave Campbell reportedly plans to step down on 05-Jan-2018, citing "personal reasons" (Seattle Times, 18-Dec-2017). Mr Campbell said his departure will open the door for a "new chapter".

LATAM Cargo to expand to Boston, Rome, Lisbon and Tel Aviv

19 December, 2017

LATAM Airlines Group SVP cargo Andrés Bianchi stated LATAM Cargo's planned Boeing 767F consolidation will allow the carrier to "build a schedule that's more robust and less vulnerable to market fluctuations" (CargoForwarder Global, 17-Dec-2017). He added: "It has successfully provided the bulk of our capacity on North America-South America markets and we can build on that base to support our European operation". The carrier plans to add services to Boston, Lisbon, Rome and Tel Aviv in 2018.

Iberia and Air Nostrum plan capacity increase in Santander to address double digit demand

19 December, 2017

Iberia and Air Nostrum announced (18-Dec-2017) plans to increase capacity in Santander by 25% in 2018. The carriers will offer a combined average of 30 weekly Madrid-Santander frequencies in 2018, deploying around 365,000 seats p/a. The carriers plan to increase capacity by 37% during summer 2018. Madrid-Santander demand increased 12% year-on-year in the 10 months to Oct-2017. Santander has important markets in Mexico, US, Italy, France and the UK and Iberia plans more efficient connections to stimulate the destination. [more - original PR - Spanish]

Qatar Airways rolls out 'Qsuite' on New York JFK service

19 December, 2017

Qatar Airways introduced (18-Dec-2017) the 'Qsuite' business class product on Doha-New York JFK service. The product was rolled out on London Heathrow and Paris CDG services and will soon be introduced on Washington Dulles service. 'Qsuite' features "industry first" double beds and private cabins for up to four passengers with privacy panels that stow away. [more - original PR]

American Airlines to launch Dallas/Fort Worth-Flagstaff service

19 December, 2017

American Airlines announced (18-Dec-2017) plans to launch weekly Dallas/Fort Worth-Flagstaff service on 07-Jun-2018. The carrier will operate the route on a seasonal basis to determine if the market will support additional service. American will be the sole operator on the route, according to OAG. [more - original PR]

Bombardier comments on US International Trade Commission hearing

19 December, 2017

Bombardier VP communications and public affairs Mike Nadolski responded (18-Dec-2017) to the hearing on 18-Dec-2017 before the US International Trade Commission. Mr Nadolski stated: "We are very pleased with the evidence presented today by Bombardier, Delta, and others demonstrating that Boeing's petition is an unfounded assault on airlines, the flying public, and the U.S. aerospace industry. That has been true since the start of the investigation, and recent developments make it even clearer". Bombardier noted the Bombardier/Airbus C Series partnership will include construction of a new US manufacturing facility in Alabama, providing US airlines with a US built aircraft "thereby eliminating any possibility of Boeing being harmed by imports". Bombardier estimates the new Alabama assembly line will add 400 to 500 direct jobs in the US. The Commission also heard evidence that the "C Series simply does not threaten Boeing". Bombardier noted: "Boeing did not compete in the Delta campaign. It has not made a plane sized to Delta's needs for many years, since it stopped producing the 717 and 737-600. Moreover, Boeing has acknowledged that it has oversold its 737 production capabilities and has a backlog of more than 4,300 aircraft orders". [more - original PR]

LATAM Airlines Brazil to launch Sao Paulo-Las Vegas service

18 December, 2017

LATAM Airlines Brazil announced (18-Dec-2017) plans to launch three times weekly Sao Paulo Guarulhos-Las Vegas seasonal service with two class 221 seat Boeing 767 aircraft, effective 21-Jun-2018 to Aug-2018. The service will be the sole South America-Las Vegas direct connection. The carrier commenced bookings on 18-Dec-2017. Las Vegas handles around 150,000 Brazilian tourists p/a. GRU Airport CEO Gustavo Figueiredo stated: "The Sao Paulo-Las Vegas route reinforces the strategic partnership with LATAM, who announced seven new international routes from Sao Paulo International Airport in 2017". [more - original PR - Portuguese]

Silk Way West Airlines operates Baku-São Paulo service

18 December, 2017

Silk Way West Airlines, via its official Facebook account, announced (17-Dec-2017) it operated its first nonstop Baku-Campinas service with Boeing 747-8F aircraft, transporting 36 tons of cargo. The 15 hour service is the longest in the history of the carrier.

American Airlines launches Miami-Cartagena service

18 December, 2017

Miami International Airport, via its official Twitter account, confirmed (15-Dec-2017) American Airlines launched Miami-Cartagena service on 15-Dec-2017.

Delta to curb unit cost growth in 2018, revenue momentum is 'best in years'

18 December, 2017

Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian emphasised (14-Dec-2017) the carrier's plan to curb unit cost growth, excluding profit sharing, to between 0% and 2% in 2018 through a variety of productivity and efficiency initiatives. Mr Bastian also commented on Delta's order of A321neos, stating: "We think it's the best Misspelled Wordnarrowbody aircraft product in the sky, not only for our customers, but for our people to work with". CMO Tim Misspelled WordMapes added that growing loyalty to Delta's brand creates a durable revenue stream. "We listen with a bias toward action... We listen with a bias toward doing something more because we genuinely are concerned with your experience and getting you to where you need to go with a great experience," he said. President Glen Hauenstein noted Delta's revenue momentum is the "best in years", adding the airline expects to generate positive PRASM in every quarter of 2018. Growth will be driven by Delta's network, revenue premium and increasing globalisation, with new and expanded joint ventures and investments expected to yield hundreds of millions of dollars in financial benefits. [more - original PR]

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