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Wednesday, 15 November 2017

BBC News

• EgyptAir in deal to buy 24 Bombardier C-Series planesC-Series wings are made at Bombardier's Belfast operation, providing employment for about 1,000 people.

Financial Times

• Airbus seeks earlier orders of new A380s from EmiratesAircraft manufacturer needs to clinch deal with Gulf airline to secure future of jet
• Bombardier clinches C series order from EgyptAirCanadian group’s struggling aircraft is given vote of support by flag carrier

The Scotsman

• Martyn McLaughlin: Could the US president be the saviour of struggling Prestwick Airport?The idea of Donald Trump buying the struggling Prestwick Airport is fanciful, but should not be ruled out, writes Martyn McLaughlin....

Buying Business Travel

• Egyptair to buy 12 Bombardier aircraftAirline has purchasing rights for up to 24 planes
• MAG traffic hit by Monarch failureBut group continues to see growth

Aviation Industry

• Airbus to deploy mixed reality training on JAL’s incoming A350 XWBsAirbus, Japan Airlines (JAL) and JAL Engineering are planning to introduce mixed reality training—involving Microsoft’s HoloLens and immersive headsets—for mechanics and crew training on JAL’s incoming fleet of Airbus A350 XWBs. read more
• IATA DG: Pre-flight security interviews should be government functionThe US Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is asking airlines around the world to take on a government function by mandating that carriers conduct pre-flight security interviews, IATA DG and CEO Alexandre de Juniac said. read more
• Boeing bullish on Middle East aircraft demand Boeing said Middle East airlines will need 3,350 new aircraft over the next 20 years valued at $730 billion. read more