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September 7, 2018

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UK information regulator investigates British Airways’ cyberattack

Alan Dron

The UK government office responsible for internet security is looking into a major data breach at British Airways (BA) that resulted in the details of some 380,000 financial transactions by the company’s passengers being stolen.


US House passes bill to restrict TSA Pre-Check

Ben Goldstein

The US House of Representatives passed bipartisan legislation to ensure only travelers who have undergone required background and security checks are able to use TSA’s Pre-Check screening lanes.

Lufthansa operations severely affected by A320neo engine vibration issue

Jens Flottau

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A newly emerging issue around increased engine vibrations is severely affecting utilization of the Pratt & Whitney PW1100G-powered Airbus A320neo in-service fleet and threatens to slow the manufacturer’s recovery from delivery delays, several industry sources told ATW’s sister publication Aviation Week.


EasyJet CEO: Pressure on EU airlines unlikely to ease

Victoria Moores

EasyJet CEO Johan Lundgren does not see the pressure on European airlines easing up, as operational challenges continue to bite.

Airline tech chiefs: Technology should solve problems, not automate old processes

Victoria Moores

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Senior executives from UK LCC easyJet, Finnair, IBM, Lufthansa, SAS Scandinavian Airlines and the UK’s Virgin Atlantic believe digitalization is not about automating old processes, it is about solving problems, becoming more flexible and securing genuine cultural buy-in within the company.


Ryanair scraps plan to cut Dublin fleet after pilot vote

Helen Massy-Beresford

Ryanair said it would not cut its Dublin-based fleet this winter after the Irish Air Line Pilots’ Association (IALPA) voted to accept a collective agreement, bringing to a close weeks of tense negotiations and a series of strikes.

Kjos: Blockchain technology could transform airline industry

Ben Goldstein

Norwegian Air Shuttle CEO Bjørn Kjos predicted the adoption of blockchain technology will have a “revolutionary impact” on the global airline industry, transforming everything from how passengers purchase tickets to how airlines store data.


Other News

Clark: Emirates faces obstacles, evaluates capacity growth for 2019
Regulator suspends Wataniya Airways’ AOC
Dubai Airports CEO predicts ‘complete reimagining’ of airport model
Flybe rebrands, unveils new livery
Embraer E190 E2 begins European demonstration tour
Singapore Airlines to deploy A350 on Adelaide route


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Air France’s Joon must be all things to all passengers

Victoria Moores

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Air France’s new sister airline, Joon, was quickly labeled the “millennial” airline, as it promised to deliver a “new generation” of travel. 

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Polls

Poll Question

The deadline for European airlines to set their 2019 schedules is fast approaching. Will Brexit aviation terms be ready in time?

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Blogs

ATW Editor’s Blog: Senator John McCain
ATW Need I Say Moores blog: Could surprises be the next revenue generator?

Photo Galleries

Gallery: Flying on Embraer’s E190-E2 demonstration aircraft 
Gallery: Farnborough Air Show 2018  
Video: Inside Embraer’s E190 E2 at the Farnborough Air Show   
ATW Photo Gallery-New Aircraft liveries-Before & After 
Gallery: Cabin Interiors latest innovations 

Airline/Airport Data Snapshot

World Airline Traffic July 2018  
World Airport Traffic Year-to-Date July 2018
Boeing 20-Year Pilot, Technician and Cabin Crew Outlook 2018-2037  
Bombardier Orders & Deliveries 1H 2018  
Commercial Aircraft Manufacturers Financial Results: 1H 2018  
World Airlines Financial Results 2Q 2018    
Embraer Orders and Deliveries 2Q 2018

Events

Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference  
September 10-12, 2018, Toulouse, France   
Aero-Engines Europe  
September 12-13, 2018, Hamburg, Germany    
Business & General Aviation Industry Suppliers Conference 
October 2-3, 2018, Paradise Valley (Scottsdale), AZ 
MRO Europe  
October 16-18, 2018, Amsterdam, The Netherlands
Commercial Aviation Services, Asia-Pacific  
Featuring MRO Asia-Pacific, Aero-Engines and Aerospace Manufacturing  
November 6-8, 2018, Singapore   

2019 
MRO Latin America 
January 16-17, 2019, Cancun, Mexico 
ATW's Airline Industry Achievement Awards 
March 26, 2019, New York, NY 
Urban Air Mobility Conference 
April 9-10,2019,  Atlanta, GA 

Partnership Events