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3 Aviation Trends We’re Tracking at Skift This Week

  • Dan Peltier, Skift
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    Every week we post hundreds of stories across various sectors in travel, connecting the dots across various global trends, and in these weekend posts we highlight the stories that tackle these trends. This one looks at top aviation trends.

    For all of our trends roundups, go here.

    >> The airline personal electronic devices fight moves forward: European Regulators Approve In-Flight Calling and Personal Electronics Use

    >> Boeing has a battery problem: The Cause Behind Melting Dreamliner Batteries Is Still a Mystery

    >> Lufthansa and Air France strikes continue: Air France Says It Won’t Back Off Low-Cost Carrier Push, Despite Pilot Strike

    Photo Credit: A Lufthansa Airbus 340. BriYYZ / Flickr
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