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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com 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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
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Ukraine aircraft manufacturer Antonov's An-132D, a multipurpose transport aircraft, has conducted its first flight from the company’s airfield in Kyiv, Ukraine. FULL ARTICLE |
ATW Editorâs Blog 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. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) 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. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
Honeywell Aerospace sees rising demand for onboard connectivity, with the effects likely to be felt far beyond the passenger cabin. FULL ARTICLE |
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. FULL ARTICLE |
Netherlands-based AviationGlass & Technology (AGT) has received certification for its AeroGlass Mirrors solution for KLM Royal Dutch Airlines’ Boeing 777 interiors retrofit program. FULL ARTICLE |
Premium News Subscription Air Transport World magazine Technology can improve the passenger experience, but you still need good service. FULL ARTICLE |
Polls The new US and UK security bans on laptops and large electronics in the cabin makes me: FULL ARTICLE |
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