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Airlines for America SmartBrief

News for America's commercial airlines professional

Airlines for America SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Airlines for America

Fuel-efficiency improvements give airline industry a boost

5/20/2013

  • CNBC

Giovanni Bisignani, former CEO of IATA, says productivity and fuel-efficiency improvements have greatly helped the airline industry. Fuel efficiency throughout the industry has improved 20%, he says. … Read More

AAAE Security SmartBrief

Airport security news

AAAE Security SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: American Association of Airport Executives

Sound off on new airport scanners

5/20/2013

  • KTLA-TV (Los Angeles)

New millimeter-wave scanners at Los Angeles International Airport do not use X-ray; instead they use radio-frequency waves that are said to be safer. The government is giving the public until June 24 … Read More

AIA dailyLead®

Defense and aerospace news

AIA dailyLead®

Published in partnership with: Aerospace Industries Association

Saudi Arabia receives 777-300ER from Boeing

5/20/2013

  • Arab News (Saudi Arabia)

Boeing has delivered a long-range, twin-engine commercial plane to Saudi Arabia, a 777-300ER created with three classes of cabins. The plane is just one of expected Boeing deliveries to Saudi Arabia, … Read More

apexnews Daily SmartBrief

The best stories about the airline passenger experience

apexnews Daily SmartBrief

Published in partnership with: Airline Passenger Experience Association

London Heathrow eyes earlier arrivals to ease capacity

5/20/2013

  • Bloomberg

Though Heathrow Chief Executive Officer Colin Matthews believes the only definite solution to capacity issues at Heathrow is adding another runway, he's looking to add more arrivals between 5 a.m. and… Read More