IATA proposes alternative solutions to carry-on electronics ban

Additional security and screening measures at airports, including the use of sniffer dogs, are being proposed to US and UK authorities in an attempt to ward off a wider implementation of the laptop carry-on bans, IATA said Thursday.

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Malaysia Airlines flight turns back after bomb threat

A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A330, operating as flight MH128 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur May 31, was forced to turn back after a passenger allegedly said they had a bomb and attempted to force entry to the cockpit.

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Brussels Airlines, VLM to acquire Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium

Leisure carrier Thomas Cook Airlines Belgium (TCAB) is being sold to two companies, Lufthansa Group carrier Brussels Airlines and a company working to resurrect former Belgian regional carrier VLM Airlines.

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IAG long-haul LCC Level makes inaugural flight

International Airlines Group’s (IAG) new long-haul, low-cost carrier (LCC) Level launched flights from Barcelona June 1, with an initial Airbus A330-operated service to Los Angeles.

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United’s Munoz among speakers at IATA AGM next week

United Airlines CEO Oscar Munoz will be a panelist during sessions programmed for the IATA AGM that opens in Cancun Sunday.

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Trump’s withdrawal from Paris is bad news for the ICAO emissions deal

Aaron Karp

The hard truth is that CORSIA “complements” Paris. The two agreements are inexorably linked.

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United Airlines to offer LAX-Singapore 787-9 service
Airbus, China boosts aviation, aerospace cooperation
Norwegian to begin flights from Rome to three US cities
Emirates’ new 777 first-class product to offer fewer suites
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COMAC plans more automation amid ARJ21 ramp-up

The Commercial Aircraft Corp. of China (COMAC) is planning increased automation as it sets up a second production line for its ARJ21 regional jet.

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Adapting to Change

New Singapore Airlines is staying competitive.

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Poll Question

British Airways’ IT meltdown will make me less likely to book travel with the airline.

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