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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com | US homeland security secretary John Kelly, describing commercial aviation as “the crown jewel target” of terrorists, has announced new security requirements for all US-bound international flights. FULL ARTICLE |
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|  American Airlines has reached an agreement with technology firm Analogic to buy $6 million worth of computed tomography (CT) airport checkpoint screening machines that the carrier hopes to deploy at US airports later this year following US government certification of the equipment.
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| US Rep. Bill Shuster’s (R-Pennsylvania) proposed legislation to separate air traffic control (ATC) management from FAA has cleared a key committee vote, but a “flags of convenience” amendment added to the bill will likely make it more controversial. |
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| FedEx subsidiary TNT Express’ worldwide operations were “significantly affected” by an information system virus, the Memphis-based express cargo company said June 28. |
|  A previous IAG order for 20 Airbus A320neos will be placed with Spanish flag carrier Iberia, the airline said June 28.
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| European air traffic management organization Eurocontrol has appointed the CEO of the Irish Aviation Authority (IAA), Eamonn Brennan, as its new director-general. |
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ATW Plus (Premium Content) | Emirates Airline is working to get more passengers book direct with the carrier rather than through online travel agents and global distribution system (GDS) operators . FULL ARTICLE |
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Air Transport World magazine ATW Blog: Need I Say Moores | Can airlines take tips from companies like Airbnb to make the customer experience better? FULL ARTICLE |
Blogs Sponsored Content | To ensure the progress toward type certification, Mitsubishi Aircraft Corp. has restructured the MRJ development program and built one of the best teams in the industry, hiring many global engineers with experience in innovative commercial aviation programs to work alongside the Japanese experts in design and manufacturing. FULL ARTICLE |
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