UTC to acquire Rockwell Collins in $30 billion aerospace mega-merger

United Technologies Corp. (UTC) has reached a definitive agreement to buy Rockwell Collins for $30 billion, a mega-merger of aircraft parts and systems suppliers that will reshape the global aerospace manufacturing landscape.

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Air France-KLM shareholders approve China Eastern, Delta buy-in

Shareholders at Air France-KLM have approved plans for fellow SkyTeam alliance members China Eastern Airlines and US major Delta Air Lines to each acquire 10% of the Franco-Dutch group.

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European Commission approves airberlin bridge loan

The European Commission has approved Germany’s plans to grant airberlin a temporary €150 million ($178 million) bridge loan.

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UK lifts Cairo PED ban

The United Kingdom has lifted its ban on in-cabin carriage of large personal electronic devices (PEDs) from Cairo International Airport to the UK.

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SAS’s strong summer ends with squalls on horizon

Scandinavian Airlines (SAS) is heading toward a better annual result than last year, following a strong summer season, CEO Rickard Gustafson said Sept. 5.

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• Airberlin to cut long-haul routes from Berlin following insolvency
• China Eastern 1H net profit up 35% on logistics subsidiary sale
• Berlin Brandenburg Airport sets new completion date in 2018
• Azerbaijan LCC Buta Airways launches first E190 service
• Horizon Air to defer six Embraer E175s
• Virgin Atlantic completes Wi-Fi roll out
• United Airlines ‘skill’ for Alexa-enabled devices goes live
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Asia’s People Mover

The AirAsia effect continues to spread.

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