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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

August 7, 2017

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Australia considering US-style airport security after foiled bomb plot

Australian government officials are considering implementing US-style airport security restrictions and procedures in the wake of the foiled terrorist plot to bring down an Etihad Airways flight originating from Sydney International Airport July 15.

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The American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest aerospace technical society. With nearly 30,000 individual members from 85 countries, and 95 corporate members, AIAA brings together industry, academia, and government to advance engineering and science in aviation, space, and defense. Look up. AIAA is there. http://www.aiaa.org/you/

Group including several US airlines pushes back on majorsâ Gulf campaign

A group including several US airlines, US airports and US companies associated with tourism has urged Congress to reaffirm Open Skies agreements and reject pleas from American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines to take action against the major Gulf carriers over alleged subsidies.

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Severe turbulence on American A330 sends 10 to hospital

An American Airlines Airbus A330-300 encountered severe turbulence Aug. 5, leading to three passengers and seven crew members being taken to a hospital.

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The most in depth conference ever held on the contaminated air debate. Enabling delegates to understand the flight safety implications, the latest scientific and medical evidence and the solutions available to airlines and aircraft operators.

Romaniaâs Tarom issues RFP for three widebody leases

Romanian flag carrier Tarom has issued a request for proposal (RFP) to lease three widebody aircraft.

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JV formed to develop, produce A321-200 converted freighters

Beaverton, Oregon-based Precision Aircraft Solutions (PAS) and Wilmington, Ohio-based Air Transport Services Group (ATSG) have formed a joint venture (JV) company to develop a passenger-to-freighter conversion of the Airbus A321-200.

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14^th Aviation Festival
6-8 September 2017
Business Design Centre, London

Business models. Technology. Innovation. For the world’s aviation industry.
Now in its 14th year the Aviation Festival brings together the most innovative airlines and airports to discuss all aspects of customer experience management. Full details at http://www.terrapinn.com/aviation

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Industry reacts to UTCâs bid to acquire Rockwell Collins

If perception is reality, then avionics and cabin interiors leader Rockwell Collins is “in play” to be acquired, with multi-industrial conglomerate United Technologies Corp. (UTC) the first contender.