Aviation Daily Roundup: Jan. 28

January 28, 2020

Air Astana Profits Surge On Demand Growth, LCC Launch

Credit: Airbus

Air Astana president and CEO Peter Foster, while reporting on the Kazakhstan-based airline’s 2019 performance, is acknowledging the growing Wuhan coronavirus outbreak may have imminent adverse effects.

Airbus Reaches Agreement On Bribery Case

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Airbus has reached “agreement in principle” with France’s financial prosecutor (Parquet National Financier or PNF), the UK Serious Fraud Office and U.S. authorities, the company confirmed Jan. 28.

World Governments Plan Wuhan Repatriation Flights

Credit: CDC

Governments around the globe are planning special charter flights to repatriate their citizens from Wuhan, China, as the city lockdown nears its first full week.

Thai Airways To Seek Approval For Revised Fleet Plan

Credit: Rob Finlayson

Thai Airways is preparing to submit revised fleet plans—including aircraft acquisitions—to its board and the government for approval.

Azul Accelerates Fleet Transition; Plans For 75 Embraer E2s By 2024

Credit: Embraer

Brazil’s Azul plans to operate a fleet of 75 Embraer E-Jets E2s by 2024, part of an accelerated transition that will see its total fleet grow to over 200 aircraft by the middle of the decade.

Bratislava Airport To Close For 10 Days In Late April

Credit: Bratislava Airport

The airport serving the capital of Slovakia will close completely in late April to allow major work to its runway intersection.

Brazil’s Boeing-Embraer Approval Leaves Europe As Final Hurdle

Credit: Embraer

Brazil’s Azul plans to operate a fleet of 75 Embraer E-Jets E2s by 2024, part of an accelerated transition that will see its total fleet grow to over 200 aircraft by the middle of the decade.

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