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Commercial aviation groups and manufacturers planned to file seven petitions challenging the Federal Communications Commission’s recent decision to grant Ligado Networks access to radio frequency spectrum near bands used for critical aviation applications.
 
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Fast Company, the leading business, technology magazine, recognized Pittsburgh International Airport’s microgrid as a World Changing Idea finalist. In March the magazine also named PIT one of the World’s Most Innovative Companies. An airport? Yes, an airport. 
 
Grounding aircraft when bookings collapsed for fear of coronavirus was a painful but easy decision for airlines. Now come the hard decisions as government restrictions on flying begin to ease and airlines see a glimmer of hope for consumer demand.
 
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Even though some areas around the world are opening up, don’t expect airlines to quickly resume maintenance...Read her full response.
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AWIN ANALYSIS
From EASA setting guidelines that require face masks during the COVID-19 flying era to an inflight smoke incident linked to flight-deck cleaning and more. A roundup of Aviation Daily news.
 
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Join ASM for a series of virtual workshops and gain the tools needed to recover from the standstill the global pandemic has brought to the air transport community from the comfort and safety of your home. Hosted by Aviation Week Network, each 90 minute session will be led by ASM's industry-leading route development consultants, each having airport and airline experience. Register by May 22nd and receive 15% off your registration fee!
 
ASM WHITEPAPER
Lockdowns are beginning to expire around the globe, which raises the question - how will air travel change with COVID-19 still being a threat to our society? Airlines and airports have maintained regular communication throughout the pandemic, and are currently discussing how to implement new measures and protocols based off of the current climate.
 
ASM’s latest whitepaper provides insight into these developing discussions, and recommendations on what airports and stakeholders can be doing to step closer towards recovery.
 
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Convincing potential passengers that flying is safe, fun and responsible will be a major challenge for the industry in the post-lockdown world. Furthermore, the battle for customers in an airport’s catchment area will be key to economic success during the recovery. 

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Join Aviation Week Network and our panel of experts as we discuss plans to re-ignite interest in air transport.
 
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
 
Airlines have a long history of community spirit—and one way this spirit has traditionally been put on display is in the form of special liveries. Take a look at these 10 more colorful and fun liveries.
 

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