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Business news and events affecting the global airline industry

July 21, 2017

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UK government calls for views on post-Brexit aviation strategy

The UK government is to develop a new aviation strategy for the next three decades to 2050 and beyond, as the country prepares to exit the European Union (EU) (Brexit).

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Aviation experts identify industryâs biggest safety challenges

National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) acting chairman Robert Sumwalt said complacency is the biggest threat to safety the aviation industry.

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EasyJet posts strong 3Q results, raises FY2017 profit outlook

UK-based low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet reported a strong balance sheet with net cash of £426 million ($553 million) as of June 30.

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The most in depth conference ever held on the contaminated air debate. Enabling delegates to understand the flight safety implications, the latest scientific and medical evidence and the solutions available to airlines and aircraft operators.

Alitalia works on next steps after proposal deadline passes

The deadline for proposals for the future of troubled Italian carrier Alitalia has passed and the airline’s administrators are regrouping to confirm the next steps.

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Mexicoâs Volaris reports $29 million 2Q net loss

Mexico City-based ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC) Volaris reported a MXN519.9 million ($29 million) net loss for the 2017 second quarter, reversed from the airline’s MXN935 million net profit in 2Q 2016.

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ATW Blog: Need I Say Moores

Joon know your target audience?

Victoria Moores

Air France has finally given birth to new lower-cost airline Joon, but is the baby too genetically similar to its elderly parent to appeal to millennials?

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McCall sees positive UK response to EasyJet Europe

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) EasyJet’s decision to place an air operator’s certificate (AOC) in Austria, launching EasyJet Europe, has been well received in the UK.

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New FAA tests reveal PEDs in checked luggage could catch fire

New testing by the FAA’s Fire Safety Branch has shown that personal electronics devices (PEDs) packed in suitcases in the cargo hold could have dire consequences to aircraft safety if thermal runaway occurs.