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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com A statement posted on Royal Jordanian Airlines’ Twitter feed Monday prompted speculation that the US was about to issue a new set of security rules banning airlines flying between the US and certain Middle Eastern and African countries from allowing passengers to bring onboard electric devices, including computers, in their carry-on. FULL ARTICLE |
US airlines are “concerned” about potential Transportation Security Administration (TSA) funding decreases, and oppose any increase to the airline passenger security fee to fill agency budget gaps, an Airlines for America (A4A) official said. FULL ARTICLE |
Alitalia CEO Cramer Ball has confirmed that 2,000 jobs are to be cut, representing 51% of the airline’s office staff and 20% of nonflying operational roles, under a recently announced restructuring strategy. FULL ARTICLE |
Embraer’s fourth E190-E2 test aircraft flew for the first time March 17, performing an initial two-hour mission. FULL ARTICLE |
Singapore-headquartered lessor BOC Aviation has placed an order for two more Airbus A320-200s for delivery this year. FULL ARTICLE |
Editorial Karen Walker In the space of six months, the re-opened US-Cuba commercial aviation market has gone from hot to lukewarm. FULL ARTICLE |
Analysis Aaron Karp There has been talk of a “looming” pilot shortage in the US for several years, but the CEO of the country’s largest regional airline has starkly stated the pilot supply crisis is about to become serious, potentially leading to a significant loss of air service in smaller markets across the US. FULL ARTICLE |
Other News ATW Plus (Premium Content) French authorities have joined a UK investigation into alleged misuse of third-party agents and European export credit by Airbus. FULL ARTICLE |
In Case You Missed ItâLast Weekâs Top 3 Stories Premium News Subscription Air Transport World magazine Making the airport security process faster and safer. FULL ARTICLE |
Blogs Polls British Airways parent IAG is calling its new low-cost, long-haul airline Level. FULL ARTICLE |
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