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July 13, 2017

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Delta posts $1.2 billion 2Q net profit; takes first A350-900

Delta Air Lines posted a $1.2 billion net profit for the second quarter of 2017, down 21% from $1.5 billion in net income for 2Q 2016.

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US lifts electronics ban on Royal Air Maroc

Moroccan carrier Royal Air Maroc (RAM) has told passengers they can once again bring personal electronic devices (PEDs) larger than mobile phones into the cabin on US-bound flights.

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Norwegian widens net loss in 1H

Low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian posted a first-half net loss of NOK411.9 million ($49.8 million), widened from a net loss of NOK54.7 million for the same period last year.

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AIA CEO David Melcher to depart Dec. 31

The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) announced its president and CEO David Melcher is leaving to pursue other interests, effective Dec. 31.

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Rootliep named as new KLM Cityhopper CEO

Dutch carrier KLM has announced that Warner Rootliep, who is currently KLM general manager Great Britain & Ireland, will be the next CEO of regional airline KLM Cityhopper.

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EDITORIAL: Don’t let US majors chip away at Open Skies

Karen Walker

The single largest benefit to airlines and consumers that has occurred in the history of commercial air transportation began as a concept that crystallized into the US model known as Open Skies.

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Other News

EasyJet bases Airbus A320neo at London Gatwick
CBP to implement biometric facial recognition at Chicago O’Hare
FAA awards additional $185 million in airport grants
Beijing Capital Airlines to begin Lisbon service
Russia’s Anapa Airport opens new terminal
Former FAA chief Garvey is 2017 Pogue Award recipient
MRO Briefs-July 13, 2017


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NTSB investigates Air Canada near miss at SFO

A pilot in an Air Canada Airbus A320 was apparently confused by the view through the windscreen on approach to San Francisco International Airport, leading to a near miss with aircraft lined up on a taxiway.

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Vietnam Airlines reports profit growth in 1H

Vietnam Airlines is on track to achieve its profitability goals this year, with strong gains in cargo and passenger traffic for the first half of the year.

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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

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Conference To Focus On Aircraft Cabin Air Quality

With ongoing concerns among aircrews and passengers about cabin air quality, the Global Cabin Air Quality Executive (GCAQE) will organize its first international conference, September 19-20 in London.

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Polls

Poll Question

It’s been 25 years since the first US Open Skies agreement was made. Who benefits most from air liberalization?

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Photo Galleries

NEW! Gallery: This Week in Pictures-July 10-14, 2017
Gallery: Qatar unveils QSuite at Paris Air Show
Gallery: Paris 2017-Chinese and Russian airliners on display
Video: Interview with AF-KLM Group CEO Jean-Marc Janaillac
Video: ATW interview with Monarch Airlines CEO Andrew Swaffield
Photo Gallery: Paris Air Show 2017
Gallery: Airbus unveils A320 Airspace cabin

Data

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

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