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- Hong Kong Airlines Avoids Losing License over Cash Crunch[Dec. 07, 2019]
A Hong Kong air transport regulator said on Saturday it decided against suspending the license of Hong Kong Airlines, the city's second largest carrier, after it scrambled for funding.
- oneworld Scoops up Four Airline Alliance Awards[Dec. 04, 2019]
oneworld® was named the winner of another four airline alliance awards in recent days, adding to the alliance's record of accolades in 2019.
- IATA Enters Corporate Partnership with ICAO TRAINAIR PLUS Programme[Dec. 04, 2019]
In a major step forward for the implementation of ICAO's safety, security and sustainability standards, IATA has acceded to Corporate Partnership in the TRAINAIR PLUS Programme in order to cooperate with ICAO on the creation and offering of training courses in a variety of fields.
- India Weighs Tougher Rules for Boeing 737 MAX on Return to Flying: Source[Dec. 03, 2019]
India is considering setting an experience threshold for pilots who fly Boeing's 737 MAX planes, as it moves to ensure safety once the aircraft returns to service, a senior official of the air safety regulator told Reuters.
- Boost for Efforts to Tackle Unruly Passengers as MP14 Set to Come into Force[Nov. 28, 2019]
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) looks forward to the entry into force of Montreal Protocol 2014 (MP14) on 1 January 2020. MP14 enhances the capacity of states to curb the escalation in the severity and frequency of unruly behavior on board aircraft.
- Shenzhen to Build an International Air Hub in GBA[Nov. 27, 2019]
Shenzhen recently revealed a transportation action plan in forging Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport into a key international air hub in Guangdong - Hong Kong - Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA). By 2035, the ratio of international and regional passenger throughput in Shenzhen Airport will have risen from less than 10% to 25%, as a long-term target of "The Action Plan for Shenzhen to Build an Example in Strengthening China's Transportation System (2019 to 2035, draft for public consultation, action plan for short)".
- South African Government Working to Ensure SAA's Survival[Nov. 28, 2019]
The South African government is working on "immediate actions" to ensure cash-strapped South African Airways' (SAA) survival, the public enterprises ministry said on Wednesday, warning the airline could not "continue as is".
- FAA to Check New Boeing 737 MAXs Jets[Nov. 28, 2019]
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) plans to individually check hundreds of new Boeing 737 MAX jets before the aircraft are delivered to customers, further delaying the plane's return to commercial service.
- Alitalia to Receive Additional Taxpayers' Money after Rescuers Backtrack - Sources[Nov. 25, 2019]
The Italian government will lend additional money to carrier Alitalia to keep it afloat after a group of potential rescuers backtracked last week, two sources close to the matter said.
- Spanish Court Says Ryanair's Hand Luggage Fee Is 'Abusive'[Nov. 21, 2019]
A Spanish court on Wednesday ruled budget carrier Ryanair's (RYA.I) policy of charging a fee for hand luggage was "abusive" and could no longer be levied in Spain.