UAL’s November 2017 consolidated traffic increased 5.1% and consolidated capacity increased 5.1% versus November 2016. UAL’s November 2017 consolidated load factor was flat at 81.8% compared to November 2016.
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Hawaiian Airlines has reported that November 2017 traffic increased 6.3%, while capacity improved 6.2% compared to November 2106. The load factor was up 0.1 points to 85.9% year on year.
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In November, Finnair’s overall capacity increased by 20.0% year‐on‐year, and traffic grew by 23.7% compared to November 2016. The number of passengers carried in November increased by 15% year-on-year. The passenger load factor increased by 2.3 points to 78.4%.
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‘Smart bags’, also known as smart luggage, have become increasingly popular with travelers this year, but many American airlines have become concerned over their use as they contain a lithium-ion battery or power bank, which poses an undetected fire risk when stored in the aircraft’s hold. Providing the battery can be removed and carried by
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EasyJet reported that traffic for November 2017 improved 8.1% compared to the same month in 2016 and the load factor was up 2.6 points to 92.3%.
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Rolls-Royce and New Caledonian airline Aircalin have formally signed contracts for Trent 7000 engines to power two Airbus A330neo aircraft, supported by Rolls-Royce’s flagship engine service, TotalCare®. The TotalCare agreement includes a Parts Availability option whereby Rolls-Royce will ensure the airline has guaranteed parts provision on site and necessary tools worldwide to maximise service efficiency.
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Norwegian carried 2.5 million passengers in November, an increase of 11% compared to the same month last year. November traffic growth and capacity growth both increased by 28% compared to November 2016. The load factor was slightly down by 0.3 points, to 83.7%.
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Culminating a 20-year history of new orders for the type, GECAS has received its 394th and final skyline order of Boeing’s Next Generation 737. Just over a month prior to Boeing delivering its first 737 MAX to GECAS in January, the lessor recently took delivery of its final skyline NG order. With an initial order
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Robertson Fuel Systems and StandardAero announced the milestone attainment of Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certification of their retrofittable crash-resistant fuel tank (CRFT) for the Airbus AS350 and EC130 family of light single helicopters. Production deliveries to launch partners Air Methods Corporation (AMC) and WeatherTech Aviation LLC are already underway, with additional orders now being taken
Turkish Airlines has taken delivery of its first 777 Freighter. The airplane and a second freighter on order will help the airline expand its cargo business. The 777 Freighter is based on the 777-200LR (Longer Range) passenger airplane and can fly 4,900 nautical miles (9,070 kilometers) with a full payload of 112 tons (102 metric
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