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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

July 5, 2017

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Dubai removed from laptop ban list; Doha, Saudi airports could follow

Dubai has joined Istanbul Ataturk and Abu Dhabi airports in being removed from the list of airports with large personal electronic device (PED) restrictions for US-bound passengers, according to Emirates Airline.

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China to take 140 Airbus aircraft

Aircraft procurement company China Aviation Supplies Holding Co. (CAS) has signed a general terms agreement (GTA) covering 100 Airbus A320-family aircraft and 40 A350s.

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UK cautious on US demands for enhanced security

The UK has given a noncommittal response to US demands that security on US-bound flights be stepped up in the face of mounting terrorist threats to civil aviation.

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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.

Qatar Airways continues to expand despite sanctions

Qatar Airways has announced two new destinations, even as the airspace blockade on its territory by neighboring nations was restated July 5.

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Fastjet acquires full brand rights for $2.5 million

African low-cost carrier (LCC) fastjet has paid $2.5 million to acquire the full intellectual property rights behind its brand from UK company easyGroup.

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Other News

China Eastern assigns 150-200 aircraft to new Beijing airport
Airbus completes reorganization
United adds 777-300ERs to new SFO, Newark-based international routes
Lufthansa, Fraport strengthen partnership
Edelweiss Air to expand summer 2018 network
Etihad, China Southern to codeshare
IATA: Global air freight growth period may have peaked
Aircraft News-July 5, 2017

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Cathay Dragon gains permission for US routes

Although Cathay Pacific subsidiary Cathay Dragon has gained expanded permission to fly routes to the US, the Hong Kong-based carrier says it does not intend to launch flights there in the short term.