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The article presents the views of S7 Group chief Vladislav Filev on competing in Russia's tough and fragmented airline industry. During an interview, Filev considers the Russian carrier as transport for the MTV generation. He cites the need for the airline to regulate its fast growth and make business better organised and solidify procedures. An assessment of the current state of the Russian airline industry is also presented by Filev.

The article focuses on the domination of Sukhoi Co.'s regional Superjet 100 at the upcoming 2009 Paris air show in Paris, France. Sukhoi Co. director general Mikhail Pogosyan mentions the restructure of the Russian airline industry which poses greater damage to the smaller carriers. It adds that three types of SAM146 from Powerjet are manufactured which are the development engines for basic evaluation, compliance engines for the flying Superjet prototypes, and serial projection powerplants.

The article deals with the benefits of a privatisation programme to the Royal Jordanian Airlines in Jordan. The sale of 74% of Royal Jordanian will complete a process initiated when a new law endorsed transfer of the airline to a government-owned public shareholding corporation. Jordan Airline Training and Simulation (JATS) fell victim to the political instability, but started expanding after Eastern Group bought 80% of the company. Meanwhile, Jordan Aircraft Maintenance was acquired by Abraaj Capital.

Other than Emirates, Singapore Airlines has been the carrier most associated with the world's largest commercial type. As the first anniversary of the programme's cancellation passes, we chart the history of the relationship between the airline and the A380 from the giant's conception to its ignominious cancellation on 14 February 2019 [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bek Air is still pushing its theory that wake turbulence contributed to the loss of a Fokker 100 during take-off from Almaty, Kazakhstan, and is also indicating that the proximity of buildings should be examined by the inquiry. The airline has released further flight data which, it says, has been obtained from the aircraft - including rudder and aileron positions, engine power, and wind speed information. But air navigation service Kazaeronavigatsia has already insisted that the 2min interval between the Fokker 100's departure and that of a preceding aircraft was sufficient for wake vortex separation. [Extracted from the article]

Scandinavia's SAS has taken delivery of its first Airbus A350-900, one of eight of the twinjets the carrier has on order. SAS has configured the A350, named Ingegerd Viking, with 300 seats including 40 in the business-class cabin and 32 in premium economy. [Extracted from the article]

Turkish Airlines has again shuffled its short-haul fleet expansion, with fewer Airbus A321neos arriving in 2020 and additional Boeing 737-800s being introduced. Turkish Airlines also shows a hike in the number of 737-800s in its 2020 fleet, to 88 aircraft from the previous figure of 75. [Extracted from the article]

Spanish regional carrier Binter has received its first Embraer 195-E2 from the Brazilian manufacturer, making it the first European customer to receive the largest member of the re-engined family. Separately, Tajik carrier Somon Air is to lease a pair of E190-E2s, moving away from its current all-Boeing 737 fleet. [Extracted from the article]

Italian civil aviation regulators have limited the authorisation of Iranian carrier Mahan Air, cutting off route permits just a month and a half into its winter schedule. National regulator ENAC states that the airline will only be -allowed to operate until 15 -December. Mahan Air had also been -serving Germany before the civil aviation authority withdrew its operating licence. [Extracted from the article]

Spanish carrier Air Nostrum's fleet modernisation is being assessed by the European Commission, which suspects it might have violated state-aid regulations. The Commission points out that the airline had already previously selected the CRJ1000 for an earlier fleet modernisation - without state aid. [Extracted from the article]

Focuses on the prevalence of budget airlines in Poland. Efforts of LOT Polish Airlines to establish its own budget airline; Factors influencing low-cost carriers in the country; Expansion of budget airlines in Poland.

The article reports on the struggle of Airbus SAS' A380 aircraft in terms of its production and sales. After its prosperous sales for the past years, the production of A380 aircraft could face closure following an increase in order backlogs and diminishing sales as more airlines cancelled and pulled out their orders.

Etihad Airways' parent is aiming to tie up with fellow United Arab Emirates carrier Air Arabia to form a budget operator. The two airlines plan to create a joint-venture company that will operate as a low-cost carrier, says Etihad Aviation Group. [Extracted from the article]

Bankruptcy proceedings have begun against loss-making airline after it had to cease operating at end of last month [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

After scaling 'Matterhorn', insolvency of holiday giant leads UK government to re-evaluate airline collapse strategy [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article reports that airline operator BMI Regional has become casualty of pressure on airlines in Europe deciding to cease operation and file for administration. Topics discussed include uncertainty blamed by the company due to the Brexit, profits at EBITDA and business revenue shown by the company, and casualties of the company's collapse.

The article reports that Saudi Arabian flag carrier Saudia has selected Boeing 787-10s jet transport for fleet modernisation to start in 2020.

The article discusses a research which shows the risk of a single lithium-ion battery poses when placed near flammable liquids such as cosmetics as well as in personal devices and should be prohibited from carriage in the aircraft baggage.

The article reports on the wrong shut down of Airbus A320 jet transport of airline company GoAir. It states that a crew of the airline has reportedly stop a wrong engine after experiencing powerplant vibrations due to a birdstrike on take-off while departing runway 09 in Delhi, India on June 21, 2017. Indian investigators also alerted an automated advisory into the event.

The article focuses on the approach of U.S. Bangla Airlines Bombardier Q400 before its fatal impact with the runway excursion at Kathmandu, Nepal in 2018. It mentions that the Nepalese accident investigation commission found that evidence of difficulties emerged after the aircraft was cleared for a Very High Frequency (VHF) Omni-Directional Range (VOR) approach to runway 02.

The article reports that bankrupt UK carrier Monarch Airlines' administrator has effectively completed the aircraft returns process, having opted against making legal challenges to access lessor-held security deposits and maintenance reserves.

The article reports that the Nigerian government has cancelled its plans to establish a flag carrier for the country called Nigeria Air only weeks after its high-profile launch.

The article reports that Brussels Airlines is close to becoming long haul wing of Eurowings Group after the air carrier assumed responsibility for transatlantic services.

The article reports the Indonesian carriers have been removed from the European Commission's airline blacklist after a blanket ban on the Asian state.

The article reports that the Iran's airline industry will face problems with modernising its fleet and securing sufficient spare parts as a result of U.S. President Donald Trump's withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal. It mentions that the withdrawal will hamper the country's deal with Airbus and its plan to lease Bombardier aircraft. It informs that Iran Airtour has signed a deal with Sukhoi to acquire Superjet 100 airplane.

The article provides information on enclosure of deal between Airbus Group NV acquiring stake in the CSeries programme.

The article informs that Norwegian regional carrier FlyViking will be ceasing its operations in 2018. It is mentioned that company will be outsourcing their aircraft and staff from other carriers to offer services on some routes. The article adds that FlyViking is not the first company to stop its operations including Island Air, Air Costa, and Insel Air while new carrier entered the market including EasyJet Europe, Air France-KLM, and Azimuth.

The article reports that African regional operator Starbow Airlines aircraft ATR 72-500 got damaged in a departure accident at Accra's Kotoka airport. The aircraft was under lease from the Nordic Aviation Capital and was delivered to Starbow Airlines on November 21, 2017. The weather conditions at time of departure are cited as primary reason for the crash.

The article reports that International Consolidated Airlines Group (IAG) would be closing its Open Skies operation and move personnel to its long-haul low-cost carrier Level, the company has decided to open new base for Level at Paris Orly airport, routes to be covered by the carrier are mentioned.

The article reports that authorities in Russia are targeting illegal operations offering sightseeing and pleasure flight to customers unaware of the safety risks involved and mentions how several accidents have occurred in general airline industry.

The article reports that British budget airline EasyJet will establish an operation in Austria. Topics discussed include the establishment of EasyJet Europe to address the need to protect its European operations once Great Britain withdraws from the European Union in 2019 and other operating bases of the airline in Europe.

The article reports on the partnership of Middle Eastern carriers Emirates with low-cost operator Flydubai. Topics discussed include the aim of the agreement to reduce unnecessary competition to enable Emirates to benefit from Flydubai's single-aisle operations and the inclusion of co-ordinated scheduling and integrated collaboration in the partnership.

The article reports the developments of the diplomatic crisis in the Middle East involving Saudi Arabia and Qatar, and its impact on the operation of Qatar Airways. Details related to the airline network of Qatar Airways in different destinations in the Middle East, along with the impact of the prohibition are presented.

The article reports that the European Aviation Safety Agency (ESA) has issued a warning to the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) over safety check of air carriers. Topics discussed include the blacklisting of the Nigerian airline operator Med-View Airline by ESA over the failure to comply with the rules, the problems on the flight operations, and the ability of the NCAA to identify the safety deficiencies on the airlines.

The article presents the results of the in-depth analysis of non-compliance of the airline industry conducted by Flight Safety Foundation. It states that only three percent of unstable approaches result in a go-around. It mentions the collective industry norm to accept the non-compliance with go-around policies.

The article offers information on the impact of the uncertainty caused by Brexit on the business of the Ryanair airlines and the company's plans to deal with it. Topics discussed include the potential relations between the European Union and Great Britain, the declining profits of the company, and the views of company's chief executive Michael O'Leary on it.

The article reports on the shutdown of the Ruslan International heavy freighter joint venture between Volga-Dnepr Airlines and Antonov Airlines by December 31, 2016. Topics discussed include outsize freight operations carried out by Ruslan and selection of British freight operations firm Dreamlifts by Antonov to continue global sales and operations efforts.

The article reports on the passage of a bill introduced by Republican Representative Bill Huizenga of Michigan, by U.S. legislators on November 17, 2016 that would block U.S. financing of commercial aircraft sales to Iranian carriers. Topics discussed include agreements negotiated by Airbus and Boeing after the lifting of nuclear-related sanctions on Iran and assurance given by Huizenga to U.S. citizens that their savings will not go to Iran Air and national security will not be undermined.

The article discusses the airline British Airways PLC as of June 2013, focusing on its attempts to introduce Boeing 787 aircraft and Airbus A380 aircraft into its fleet as replacements for Boeing 747 aircraft. Topics include an A380 flight simulator, airline capacity management, route selection, pilot training, and the comments of the executive Garry Copeland.

The article considers the production and sales of the Airbus A320neo jet transport by the aerospace industries firm Airbus SAS. The over 1500 orders for the transport from airline industry firms since its introduction in December, 2010 are discussed. Airbus's difficulties in increasing production of the transport beyond 42 per month due to supply chain limits is examined.

The article examines the design, construction and sales of the Airbus A350 jet transport by the aerospace industries company Airbus. The final assembly of A350 transports in 2012 of the company's aircraft factory in Toulouse, France is examined, particularly delays in assembly created by problems in constructing the wings of the airplane. Sales of the A350 by Airbus and of the competing Boeing 787 made by Boeing Co. to airline industry firms are dsicussed.

The article reports on the agreement by the members of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) during its 39th assembly in Montreal, Quebec to adopt Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA). Topics covered include the details of the scheme to be rolled out in three phases beginning in 2021, the countries that have agreed to participate in the scheme, and the comment of Air Transport Action Group executive director Michael Gill on the agreement.

The article reports on plans of La Compagnie French airline to cut is service between London, England and New York because of the decision of the Great Britain to leave European Union (EU).

The article announces that the first Airbus A330 aircraft configured for regional operations has been delivered to Saudi Arabian carrier Saudia.

The article reports on the European Aviation Safety Agency's (EASA) approval for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 aircraft to operate from narrow runways down to 300 meters wide.

The article reports on the results of an investigation by Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee accident involving Avia Traffic Flight 768 at Osh Airport in Kyrgyzstan in November 2015. Topics discussed include the go-around that resulted in extraordinary overrun, the damage caused by the accident before the jet became airborne again, and the delay in the decision to go around the airport.

The article reports the move by the European Commission as of late June 2016 to remove several airlines in Iran and Indonesia from its airline blacklist. Among the airlines are Iran Air, Lion Air, and Batik Air. Also cited are the plan presented by the Iranian Civil Aviation Organisation (CAO) for Iran Air's safety improvement, and the comment by Lion Group's Jose Fernandez on the developments.

The article reports the move by start-up airline company Cobalt as of late June 2016 to evaluate two Boeing aircraft models as options for its long-haul operations.

The article reports that the Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) is planning to establish a low-cost air transport division in the country.

The article reports that lifting of sanctions on Iran sees European carriers to unveil new routes to Tehran for embarking on refleeting plans. Iran Air PJSC's has tentative agreement for up to 118 new Airbus jets and 40 ATR turboprops to bring fleet-modernisation plans. Iran Air sealed a heads-of-agreement for 73 long-haul jets including 12 A380s, 16 A350-1000s and 45 A330s -plus 45 from the A320 family.