US exit of Iran deal threatens billions of dollars in aviation | AeroTime

US exit of Iran deal threatens billions of dollars in aviation

The President of the United States Donald Trump announced on May 8, 2018 his intention to pull out from Iranian nuclear deal and to restore sanctions on Iran. The bans about to be enforced again concern the trade of oil, metal… and aviation. The decision will affect many companies of the aviation industry on both sides of the Atlantic, countering hundreds of aircraft sales, worth billions of dollars.

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AirAsia X in legal battle with Malaysia Airports over $8.8m debt

AirAsia X announced on May 3, 2018, it will file a defense in response to Malaysia Airports Holdings claim that the airline owes it US$8.8 million in outstanding airport charges, rent and late payment charges. The carrier denies amassing such debt and says it is ready to battle it out with the airports operator in what is the latest spat between the companies.

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What does it mean to be a pilot at China Airlines?

Back in 2011, Qatar Airways placed an order of 50 A320neos. On December 8, 2017, the contract was renegotiated, and upgraded to 50 A321neos. But Qatar’s enthusiasm for the A320neo family does not seem to fade, as the order will include some A321neos in “Long Range” configuration.

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Choosing the right airline: working in Asia | VOR Holdings

Ahead of the upcoming Pilot Career Show in Amsterdam, AeroTime talked with VOR Holdings – one of the biggest Asian pilot recruitment companies, to get some advice for pilots applying for or considering a new job in Asia.

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