DOT: Airlines must warn customers if inflight phone calls are permitted

The US Department of Transportation (DOT) is proposing that airlines and ticket agents should be required to inform prospective customers in advance if an airline allows passengers to make mobile phone calls onboard the aircraft.

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Drone operators blamed for three more UK close encounters

The UK Airprox Board (UKAB) has reported three more incidents in which unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) came alarmingly close to airliners.

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St Helena seeks more air service providers

The remote British South Atlantic territory of St Helena is pushing ahead with plans to start regular air services to the island, despite windshear problems discovered on the northerly approach to its new airport’s sole runway.

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Norwegian lessor Arctic Aviation Assets takes first Airbus A320neo

Norwegian Air Shuttle’s lessor subsidiary Arctic Aviation Assets (AAA) has taken delivery of its first Airbus aircraft, the first of 70 A320neos the Norwegian Group has on order.

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Boeing books $1.7 billion in commercial aircraft orders in November

Boeing booked firm orders for 13 commercial aircraft from six customers in November, valued at approximately $1.7 billion at list prices.

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Good news for US airlines on unit revenue

Aaron Karp

Will American Airlines win the race to positive unit revenue growth?

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• A4A: US airlines ready to handle 45.2 million holiday passengers
• IATA: Global air passenger traffic grows 5.8% in October

China-Australia Open Skies deal benefits both countries

Chinese airlines appear to have the most to gain from a new China-Australia Open Skies deal, but Australian airlines are also expected to benefit.

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Japan’s Peach Aviation to develop Okinawa hub with Bangkok service

Japanese low-cost carrier (LCC) Peach Aviation plans to further develop its secondary hub in Okinawa with a new route to Bangkok.

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Man of Action

IATA’s new chief focuses on speed, removing barriers to free trade & movement.

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