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July 17, 2017

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DOT tentatively approves Norwegian UK air permit

The US has tentatively granted low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian UK a foreign air permit, saying it sees no persuasive basis to deny the application.

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Emirates and flydubai join forces

Dubai-based giant Emirates Airline and local low-cost carrier (LCC) flydubai have announced an “extensive partnership agreement,” including network and schedule coordination, although they will continue to be managed independently.

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EasyJet CEO Carolyn McCall to step down

UK low-cost carrier easyJet has announced that Carolyn McCall will step down as CEO around the end of 2017 to lead UK television company ITV.

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Air France secures pilot backing for Boost

French Skyteam member Air France is expecting to formally sign an agreement with its pilots July 17, paving the way for the launch of its Boost new airline project in fall 2017.

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HNA to take 51% stake in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro Aeroportos

HNA Group’s subsidiary HNA Infrastructure Investment Co. plans to purchase a 21% stake in Brazil’s Rio de Janeiro Aeroportos ( RJA) for CNY108 million ($16 million).

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CEO: Brussels Airlines aims to reduce costs a further 15%

Lufthansa subsidiary Brussels Airlines must continue to reduce its cost base as it faces growing competition from low-cost carriers (LCCs) in its home market, CEO Bernard Gustin told ATW.

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New South Korean regional takes first CRJ200

Startup South Korean regional carrier Air Pohang has unveiled its first aircraft, and plans to add two more by the end of this year.

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Air Transport World magazine

Adapting to Change

New Singapore Airlines is staying competitive.

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: The UK’s laptop security predicament
ATW AirKarp Blog: Wait-and-see approach is still best on new US security requirements
ATW Need I Say Moores Blog: Make it easy; make it different

Polls

Poll Question

Do you welcome the use of facial recognition biometrics at airport security gates?

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Photo Galleries

Gallery: This Week in Pictures-July 10-14, 2017
Photo Gallery: Paris Air Show 2017
Gallery: Airbus unveils A320 Airspace cabin
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft Liveries-Before & After
Gallery: Latest developments in cabin interiors

Data

World Airline Traffic YTD July 2017
World Airline Financial Results 2Q 2017
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 2Q 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries June 2017
Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Orders June 2017
Paris Air Show 2017: Total new aircraft orders & conversions

Events

Aero-Engines Europe
September 13-14, 2017, Madrid, Spain
SpeedNews 22nd Annual Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference (BGA)
October 4-5, 2017, Los Angeles, CA
Airline Engineering & Maintenance: North America

October 18-19, 2017, Miami, FL

Partnership Events