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Lufthansa Group Informs Investors And Analysts Of Strategic Plans

Eurowings To Focus On Short-Haul Services Going Forward

The Executive Board of Deutsche Lufthansa AG has informed investors and analysts about the further development of its airline strategy. The planned actions should sustainably enhance Lufthansa Group’s value creation. A key element is a comprehensive set of measures to turn around Eurowings, which should be returned to profit as swiftly as possible and sustainably generate value for shareholders.

AW169 Helicopter Enters European Crew Change Offshore Market

NHV Group Orders Two Of The Aircraft With Deliveries Between 2019 And 2020

Leonardo has recently signed a contract for two AW169 light intermediate helicopters with helicopter service provider NHV Group. The aircraft, expected to be delivered between 2019 and 2020, will be used by NHV to perform offshore transport operations in the U.K. and North Sea area.

ATR Announces 75 New Orders At Paris Air Show

Deals Valued At $1.7 Billion, Planemaker Says

Regional aircraft manufacturer ATR racked up a total of 75 order commitments, including 35 firm orders from NAC disclosed on June 18, during the 53rd International Paris Air Show. The total value of the deals reaches $1.7 billion, and shows ATR is well on track to achieve its order targets for 2019, according to the planemaker.

Los Angeles, CA Sues FAA Over KLAX Traffic Changes

Says Agency Did Not Take Environmental Consequences Into Consideration

The City of Los Angeles, CA has filed a lawsuit against the FAA in the U.S. Court of Appeals challenging changes in the traffic patterns implemented as part of the Southern California NextGen Metroplex plan.

RAF Scrambles Fighters To Escort Passenger Jet Back To London

Crew Reported An 'Extremely Disruptive Passenger' On Board The Jet2 Airplane

The Royal Air Force scrambled two fighter jets Saturday to escort a Jet2 airliner back to London after the crew reported a "extremely disruptive passenger" on board. The passenger, identified as a 25-year-old woman, was arrested when the airplane landed.