Boeing resumes 737 MAX flying with unaffected engines

Boeing is operating 737 MAX flights using CFM International LEAP-1B engines unaffected by the issue that prompted a May 10 suspension of all MAX flying.

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UK pilot union speaks out on laptop ban risk

The British Airline Pilots’ Association (BALPA), which represents UK flight crew, has warned that banning laptops in the cabin creates “catastrophic fire” potential.

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EDITORIAL: Europe must stand up to US on laptop ban

Karen Walker

Even the possibility, as now widely rumored, of the US extending its ban on laptops in cabins to include all flights from Europe to the US is a disturbing development in an already bad situation.

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Star Alliance focuses on digital transformation

The Star Alliance, which marked its 20th anniversary in ceremonies in Frankfurt this weekend, is focused on initiatives that will better serve the almost 690 million passengers who fly each year on one or more of its carriers.

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AirAsia to launch Zhengzhou-based LCC

Malaysia-based low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia plans to launch a new LCC in Zhengzhou, China in an effort to explore the fast-growing Chinese low-cost market.

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• Cyprus Airways to start services June 23
• Airbus A350-1000 performs early long flight
• Bombardier narrows 1Q net loss to $31 million
• China Airlines launches first A350 XWB flights to the US
• Delta tests first biometric-based self-service bag drop

WestJet pilots agree to join ALPA

Pilots at Calgary’s WestJet have voted to join the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA).

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Ethiopian Airlines seeks ‘heavy’ cost cuts

Ethiopian Airlines plans to implement a “very heavy cost-cutting program,” targeting an annual cost savings of 10%-20% that the airline aims to reach as soon as possible without having to reduce jobs, CEO Tewolde Gebremariam told ATW.

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Building from Strength

Tilden steers Alaska through its transcontinental expansion.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: US lawmakers are angry, but want airlines to self-regulate
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