Rockwell Collins to acquire B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion

Rockwell Collins and B/E Aerospace will consolidate headquarters and move quickly to realize synergies, Rockwell Collins said Monday after announcing plans to acquire aircraft cabin supplier B/E Aerospace for $8.3 billion in a deal that is expected to complete in spring 2017.

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Rolls-Royce makes initial run of UltraFan gearbox

UK-based engine manufacturer Rolls-Royce has run what it describes as the world’s most powerful aerospace gearbox for the first time.

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ANALYSIS: Mr. Al Baker goes to Washington

It was an unusual setting for a major aircraft order announcement. Media had been informed by Qatar Airways that the airline and Boeing would be making an “historic” announcement.

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EDITORIAL: A serious promise to planet Earth

Make no mistake, there’s still plenty of work ahead of the global air transport industry to deliver on the promises of the remarkable emissions resolution that was achieved at the ICAO Assembly in Montreal.

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Last call for ATW Achievement Award nominations

This is the last week to enter for the 43rd Annual ATW Airline Industry Achievement Awards; the nominations form will close at midnight US eastern Friday, Oct. 28.

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President Obama is wrong on airline competition; did he also plagiarize Tony Tyler?

Karen Walker

US President Barack Obama has weighed in on airline travel and borrowed a line from former IATA director general Tony Tyler that completely upends Tyler’s famous mantra that airlines are a “force for good.”

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Will there be cake?

Victoria Moores

Every time the London Heathrow runway decision is deferred, Amsterdam Schiphol sends a cake. The question is will there be cake on Oct. 25?

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• Panasonic Avionics books IFE orders from Air Tahiti Nui, China Eastern
• Lufthansa Systems expands partner network for BoardConnect IFE
• Panasonic, Flight Level Media to offer inflight social media apps
• Virgin Australia to trial BAE Systems in-seat power stations
• Singapore Airlines begins nonstop Singapore-San Francisco services
• Finnair to wet lease a Hi Fly A340 for pilot training

New Embraer Commercial CEO predicts order pick-up

New Embraer Commercial Aviation CEO John Slattery is cautiously optimistic that orders are about to pick up, following a slowdown over the past six to nine months.

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CEO: TAAG Angola Airlines restructuring delivers first results

TAAG Angola Airlines has reported positive effects of its restructuring program, which was implemented as the state-owned national airline of Angola faces economic challenges in the southwest African country.

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ATW’s 43rd Annual Airline Industry Achievement Awards

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The Connected Airliner

How satellite technology is revolutionizing the onboard experience.

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Poll Question

Your definition of a checked bag delivery serious delay that warrants compensation:

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Aviation News Gallery: This Week in Pictures-Oct. 17-21
Gallery: MRJ90 takes off on first US test flight
Gallery: ATW joins Airbus for its 10,000^th delivery
Onboard EVA Air’s Boeing 777-300ER
Gallery: An Exclusive Look at China Airlines’ First A350 XWB
Gallery: RwandAir’s First A330 Delivery-Inside & Out

World Airline Financial Results: 3d Quarter 2016 Roundup

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