Trump administration calls for ATC to be spun off from FAA by 2021

The Trump administration has given its full backing to the creation of a “non-profit, independent corporation” separate from FAA to manage US air traffic control (ATC), proposing that the new entity be operational by 2021 after a “multi-year” transfer.

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AAPA chief: Laptop ban brings ‘no tangible security benefits’

As airlines and airports steel themselves for a possible widening of the US ban on laptops and similar-sized personal electronics in the cabin, the Association of Asia Pacific Airlines (AAPA) has warned against falling into “the trap of knee-jerk reactions.”

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Norwegian to offer US preclearance

Low-cost carrier (LCC) Norwegian is to offer US preclearance on its new Irish transatlantic routes from Dublin and Shannon, which are set to launch in July.

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Ryanair to sell Air Europa flights

Irish low-cost carrier Ryanair has struck an agreement to sell Spanish leisure airline Air Europa’s flights on Ryanair.com, paving the way for a connecting flight tie-up between the two airlines.

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Juneyao Airlines becomes first Star Alliance connecting partner

China’s Juneyao Airlines has become the first Star Alliance connecting partner in an effort to facilitate its international expansion.

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South African LCC Mango mulls future fleet
Thales: Future IFE includes personalization, revenue opportunities
KLM and TUI Netherlands to expand cooperation
Germania opens Palma de Mallorca base
Emirates to fly A380 on Beijing, Shanghai & Birmingham services
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UAC, COMAC launch widebody JV

Russia’s United Aircraft Corp. (UAC) and China’s COMAC have launched full-scale development for a commercial widebody aircraft, setting up a joint company in Shanghai with an aim of delivering the first aircraft no later than 2027.

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Thales: Cybersecurity a mounting concern as IFEs collect more data

Cybersecurity is a growing concern for airlines as evolving inflight entertainment (IFE) systems start using more sensitive passenger data.

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Inflight Broadband Goes Live for Lufthansa Group

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Inmarsat’s inflight broadband solution, GX Aviation, has seen its commercial service introduction on selected Lufthansa Group short haul and medium haul flights across Europe.

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Airlines and GDSs at loggerheads over full-content agreements

Airlines want more power over pricing, but global distribution systems stick to the status quo.

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ATW Editor’s Blog: US lawmakers are angry, but want airlines to self-regulate
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The Trump administration 2018 budget proposes to create an independent organization to manage US air traffic control by 2021.

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