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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

April 5, 2017

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EASA issues fire safety warning on personal electronics in cargo hold

In a bulletin that seems to directly question the wisdom of the new US and UK bans on large electronic devices in carry-on luggage, Europe’s aviation safety authority today warns that such devices are “dangerous goods” in the cargo hold.

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ATW EDITOR'S BLOG: EASAâs safety warning raises the most important question on these carry-on bans

Karen Walker

EASA’s safety bulletin issued today warning of the hazards of loading lots of personal electronics in the cargo hold rather than let passengers carry them onboard as usual is really quite damning of the new US and UK security rules.

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Boeing debuts innovation unit, invests in two tech companies

Boeing has created an internal “innovation cell” called Boeing HorizonX, which will focus on transformative aerospace technologies, innovative manufacturing and new business models, the company said April 5.

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24-hour strike forces Alitalia to cancel 394 flights

Italian national carrier Alitalia was forced to cancel 394 flights—including 12 intercontinental flights—between late evening April 4 and early morning April 6 because of a 24-hour strike action called by trade unions.

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AIX 2017: Airbus creates cabin upgrades subsidiary

Airbus has created Airbus Interiors Services (AIS) to perform commercial aircraft cabin upgrade work, as a revamp of its former Airbus Corporate Jet Center (ACJC) business.

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Antonov An-132D transport aircraft makes first flight

Ukraine aircraft manufacturer Antonov's An-132D, a multipurpose transport aircraft, has conducted its first flight from the company’s airfield in Kyiv, Ukraine.

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ATW Editorâs Blog

American places ATW Airline of the Year logo on 968 aircraft

Karen Walker

American Airlines is having the sort of sticker shock it’s nice to have; the carrier is sticking 2017 ATW Airline of the Year decals on the fuselages of all 968 of its mainline aircraft.

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Other News

AIX 2017: Embraer chooses Panasonic for E-Jets E2 IFE
AIX 2017: Recaro receives major seat order from China
Russia joins Montreal Convention
NAVBLUE airport mapping database earns EASA LoA 2 certification
Austrian regional People’s Viennaline eyes ACMI business
Cargolux 747-8F reaches 1 million hours on GEnx engine
Aircraft Briefs-April, 5, 2017

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AIX 2017: AirAsia X looks to accelerate A350 deliveries

Long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC) AirAsia X has approached Airbus to see if it can bring forward its A350 deliveries, as it looks to reinstate flights to Europe and add services to the US.

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AIX 2017: Boeing teams up with LIFT again for 787 seating

Aircraft seating newcomer LIFT by EnCore has caused a stir for the second year running at the Aircraft Interiors Expo (AIX), revealing a 787 economy seat developed in direct partnership with Boeing.

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AIX 2017: Honeywell sees growing demand for onboard connectivity

Honeywell Aerospace sees rising demand for onboard connectivity, with the effects likely to be felt far beyond the passenger cabin.

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AIX 2017: GECAS selects Akka Technologies to overhaul E170 cabins

GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) has awarded Akka Technologies, through its repair subsidiary Aeroconseil, a contract to overhaul cabins on 17 Embraer E170 jets scheduled to go into operation by Russian carrier S7 Airlines.

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AIX 2017: AGT wins certification for KLM 777 interior retrofits

Netherlands-based AviationGlass & Technology (AGT) has received certification for its AeroGlass Mirrors solution for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Boeing 777 interiors retrofit program.