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Aviation Daily, July 18, 2016

VOL. 405 NO. 11 July 18, 2016

Regulatory

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UAS Detection, Mitigation Part Of Short-Term FAA Bill

Jul 15, 2016
The short-term congressional bill extending FAA funding to the end of September 2017 directs the agency to continue opening U.S. airspace to unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). The legislation also directs the agency to quantify and mitigate potential hazards posed by UAS in airspace around airports.
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DHS Wants Air Marshals On Cuba Flights

Jul 14, 2016
Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson wants to have agreements in place with the Cuban government to allow U.S. federal air marshals (FAM) to travel on flights into the U.S. from 10 Cuban airports, preferably before services start this fall.

Airlines

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‘Brexit’ Uncertainty Leads Delta To U.K. Capacity Cuts

Jul 15, 2016
Delta Air Lines signaled it will take steps to cut capacity to the U.K. in the coming months, in the wake of economic uncertainty caused by the U.K.’s vote to leave the EU, or “Brexit.”
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United To Pay $2.5 Million Fine For ‘Chairman’s Flight’

Jul 15, 2016
Chicago-based United Airlines has agreed to pay the U.S. government a financial penalty of $2.25 million for its conduct related to a federal bribery case, but the carrier will not be prosecuted criminally in the matter.
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Air France-KLM Expands JV With China Eastern Airlines

Jul 15, 2016
KLM has joined the joint venture (JV) between Air France and China Eastern Airlines, and has added its KL code to the Chinese airline’s recently launched, four-times-weekly service between Shanghai Pudong International Airport and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS).

Labor

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Pilots Protest Conditions At Air Europa Express

Jul 15, 2016
Air Europa is moving full-speed-ahead with its ambitious growth plans, supported by a recent order for 20 Boeing 737 MAX 8s. But pilots are dissatisfied with low-cost spinoff Air Europa Express, and have called four days of strikes.

Suppliers

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AE Industrial Partners Acquires Moeller Aerospace

Jul 14, 2016
Private investment firm AE Industrial Partners in Boca Raton, Florida, has acquired Moeller Aerospace, a manufacturer of precision-machined parts. Terms of the deal were not disclosed.

This Week in Aviation Daily History

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This Week In Aviation Daily History

Jul 18, 2016
25 Years Ago July 19, 1991—Pan Am and Delta Air Lines explore allowing bankrupt Pan Am to survive as a standalone entity. This follows Pan Am’s refusal to sell its Latin American routes to United Airlines for $200 million. Delta plans to buy Pan Am’s European routes, its Northeast U.S. shuttle and 45 aircraft for $260 million.

Industry Data

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Industry Data: Network Airline Full-time Equivalent Employees, April 2012-16

Jul 18, 2016
View Industry Data: Network Airline Full-time Equivalent Employees, April 2012-16 chart in PDF format.
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Industry Data: SpeedNews Aircraft & Engines Marketplace

Jul 18, 2016
View Industry Data: Network Airline Full-time Equivalent Employees, April 2012-16 chart in PDF format.

Calendar of Events

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Upcoming Events

Jul 19, 2016
To list an event, send information in calendar format to Donna Thomas at [email protected]. For a complete list of Aviation Week Network’s upcoming events, and to register, visit www.aviationweek.com/events (Bold type indicates new calendar listing).