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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com The Trump administration has given its full backing to the creation of a “non-profit, independent corporation” separate from FAA to manage US air traffic control (ATC), proposing that the new entity be operational by 2021 after a “multi-year” transfer. FULL ARTICLE |
As airlines and airports steel themselves for a possible widening of the US ban on laptops and similar-sized personal electronics in the cabin, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned against falling into “the trap of knee-jerk reactions.” FULL ARTICLE |
Low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian is to offer US preclearance on its new Irish transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon, which are set to launch in July. FULL ARTICLE |
Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has struck an agreement to sell Spanish leisure airline Air Europa’s flights on Ryanair.com, paving the way for a connecting flight tie-up between the two airlines. FULL ARTICLE |
China’s Juneyao Airlines has become the first Star Alliance connecting partner in an effort to facilitate its international expansion. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) and China’s COMAC have launched full-scale development for a commercial widebody aircraft, setting up a joint company in Shanghai with an aim of delivering the first aircraft no later than 2027. FULL ARTICLE |
Cybersecurity is a growing concern for airlines as evolving inflight entertainment (IFE) systems start using more sensitive passenger data. FULL ARTICLE |
Sponsored Content Sponsored by Inmarsat ATWOnline Inmarsat’s inflight broadband solution, GX Aviation, has seen its commercial service introduction on selected Lufthansa Group short haul and medium haul flights across Europe. FULL ARTICLE |
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Air Transport World magazine Airlines want more power over pricing, but global distribution systems stick to the status quo. FULL ARTICLE |
Blogs Polls The Trump administration 2018 budget proposes to create an independent organization to manage US air traffic control by 2021. FULL ARTICLE |
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