UK government backs third runway at London Heathrow Airport

A UK government committee has selected a third runway at London Heathrow Airport as the best option to boost capacity in the UK south east.

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JetBlue takes investment share in California charter JetSuite

New York-based Jet Blue Airways has taken a minority stake in fast-growing, California-based jet charter company JetSuite.

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EasyJet plans to operate from Heathrow

UK low-cost carrier (LCC) easyJet plans to operate from London Heathrow Airport, following the UK government’s decision to back a third runway.

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JetBlue posts flat 3Q profit, continues network growth

JetBlue Airways saw softer yields and posted third-quarter net income essentially flat over the previous year as costs grew 3%.

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Spirit posts $81 million 3Q net gain; competitive pricing hits yields

Florida-based ultra-low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines reported $81.4 million net income for the 2016 third quarter, down 16.2% year-over-year (YOY) from a $97.1 million net profit in 3Q 2015.

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COMMENTARY: Aircraft digital security in a cyber-connected world

Kent L. Statler We are in an age of near-instantaneous data delivery that is colored by the increasing occurrence and complexity of cyberattacks.

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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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Three reasons why major US airlines are not planning to grow in 2017

Aaron Karp

The three global US airlines—American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines—appear to be bringing growth to a near halt through next year, with little-to-no growth in the domestic market and only marginal international growth expected through the end of 2017.

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• Korean Air returns to profit in 3Q
• China’s YTO Cargo Airlines to expand fleet to 50 aircraft by 2020
• American Airlines, flight sim engineers approve 5-year contract
• Dubai airport seeks ATC enhancements
• Russia’s S7 Airlines reports domestic traffic up 30% in September
• Emirates to install Thales IFE on new Boeing 777X fleet
• Passenger Experience Briefs-Oct. 25, 2016
• Airline Routes-Oct. 25, 2016

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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. 24-28
ATW Photo Gallery-Passenger Experience/Cabin Interiors
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 Traffic September 2016 Roundup
World Airline Financial Results: 3d Quarter 2016 Roundup

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