Etihad sells Swiss Regional in equity partnership shift

Swiss regional carrier Etihad Regional has been sold to Luxembourg-based private equity fund 4K Invest, owners of Slovenia’s Adria Airways.

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EasyJet Europe launches operations

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet has confirmed EasyJet Europe has launched operations after securing an air operator’s certificate (AOC) and an operating license by Austrian aviation authorities.

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Air France names Boost airline ‘Joon’

French Skyteam carrier Air France has christened its new lower-cost airline, which was previously known as the Boost project, as ‘Joon’ and named Jean-Michel Mathieu as CEO.

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Supreme Court backs broad family definition in travel ban exemptions

The US Supreme Court, in a short order issued July 18, denied the Trump Administration’s recent motion seeking clarification on the court’s June 26 ruling, in which the court said the administration’s 90-day travel ban executive order “may not be enforced against foreign nationals who have a credible claim of a bona fide relationship with a person or entity in the United States.”

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Reports: Turkey about to be removed from UK’s laptop ban

The UK has refused to comment on reports that it is on the verge of lifting the cabin ban on large personal electronic devices (PEDs) being carried to the UK from Turkish airports.

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British Airways cabin crew extend strike to four weeks
Finnair swings to profit in 1H on fleet renewal, cost program
Study uncovers cultural tensions at Air France-KLM
Delta launches biometrics boarding at Washington National
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Delta, Korean Air apply for JV approval

Atlanta-based Delta Air Lines and Korean Air have applied for regulatory approval to launch their planned transpacific, revenue-sharing joint venture.

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Adapting to Change

New Singapore Airlines is staying competitive.

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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

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Airbus & Boeing Commercial Aircraft Deliveries June 2017
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