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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

A4A opposes plans for Abu Dhabi customs preclearance

5/17/2013

  • Skift

Airlines for America said the Department of Homeland Security should reconsider its plan for a customs preclearance facility in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. "DHS needs to focus its resources and U… 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