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Aireon's Free Aircraft Emergency Location Service Goes Live

While Alert is directed mainly at the commercial-aviation sector, bizav organizations are “more than welcome” to register for the service, said Aireon.

France Reveals Plans To Introduce an Eco Tax on Flights

The new levy will come into force in 2020 and will range from €1.5 per ticket in economy to €18 in business class.

Flyadeal Confirms Cancellation of 737 Maxs

The Saudi airline has placed an order for 30 A320neos but declined to comment on the role—if any—the grounding of the Max played.

GE, Lufthansa Systems Sync FMS with EFB

Airlines can now share information between GE FMSs and Lufthansa Systems' Lido EFB applications.

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Embraer E195-E2 Launches Asia Demo Tour in China

The Brazilian manufacturer considers Asia-Pacific the most promising market for its largest airplane.

British Airways Faces Record £183 Million Fine over Data Breach

The UK data protection authority faults the British flag carrier for "poor" security arrangements.

EVA Cabin Crew Return to Work

Flight attendants union reaches an agreement with EVA management, ending the longest strike in Taiwanese aviation history.

Rolls-Royce Allots More Hybrid-electric Resources to Germany

The UK engine maker is teaming with the state of Brandenburg to create a regional ecosystem for hybrid- electric power and propulsion activities.

Belgium Moves Towards Single Civil-military ATM System

The project to implement a shared air traffic management system for Belgium has reached the final implementation phase.

EC Approves Flybe Sale to Connect Airways

Flybe will now operate under the Virgin brand.

Norwegian Points to Max Groundings for Traffic Dip

The continued grounding of the Boeing 737 Max has diluted passenger totals for Norwegian Air Shuttle, as well as undermined on-time performance.

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Eviation’s All-Electric Alice Regional Airliner Secures a Major Launch Order

Garuda Execs Drop Sriwijaya Board Seats amid Antitrust Probe

Indonesia’s antitrust watchdog is investigating charges of a ticketing cartel.

Conditions Ripe for Runway Excursions in India

Safety experts warn of substandard pilot training and poor runway conditions on the subcontinent.

Boeing Pledges $100 Million for Families of Max Crash Victims

The U.S. airframer agrees to work with local governments and NGOs to administer the funds for families of 737 Max victims.

Avianca Brasil Set for Auction, Again

Coveted slots at Sao Paulo's Congonhas Airport remain up for grabs.

Emirates Launches World's Shortest A380 Flights

The twice-daily Emirates service from Dubai to Muscat extends just 185 nm in each direction.

Wake Vortex Reduction Trials Go Live at Vienna Airport

A new procedure using plate lines aims to mitigate wake vortices during landing approaches.

Bamboo Airways Eyes Training Needs Ahead of U.S. Flights

The recently established Vietnamese Airline needs pilots, flight attendants, and ground crew to support transpacific expansion.

Boeing To Launch Latest EcoDemonstrator Phase With 777

The U.S. airframer expects to test 50 technology projects this fall.

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