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Friday, 12 April 2019

BBC News

• Jet Airways cancels international flights as crisis deepensIt comes after the struggling Indian airline grounded 10 more planes over unpaid fees to leasing firms.

The Independent

• JetBlue to launch transatlantic flights in 2021'JetBlue will offer the elevated flying experience for a fraction of what other airlines are charging today for premium seats'
• Space is doing strange things to astronauts' bodies, Nasa study reveals'We were surprised, that was the first reaction. But that's what science is all about, right?'

Aviation Industry

• US Sen. Markey introduces ‘Safety is Not for Sale Act’ US Sen. Edward Markey (D-Massachusetts) has introduced legislation that would prohibit aircraft manufacturers from charging airlines extra for safety-critical systems. read more
• MRO Americas: WestJet reshuffles cabin mods to manage MAX groundings Canadian LCC WestJet Airline is managing the Boeing 737 MAX grounding in part by re-shuffling its cabin-modification schedule, pulling 737 Next Generation (NG) models out of planned upgrade lines and subbing in MAXs. read more
• European Union votes to postpone Brexit until Oct. 31Britain’s aerospace industry has cautiously welcomed the European Union’s approval to postpone the UK’s exit from the EU, or Brexit, by six months. read more

EIN News Subscription

• Climate change shames Swedes into rethinking air travel … . Emissions from Swedes’ international air travel have soared 61% since … by rail rather than by air to minimise their environmental … introduce night trains to major European cities before the end of … 3.2% in 2018, the transport authority said in its latest …