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Lufthansa and Amadeus sign distribution peace pact
A lengthy wrangle over distribution costs between Lufthansa and Amadeus has finally been resolved with no clear winner
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Airbus to test-fly A350’s Trent on A380 next year
Airbus will begin a short flight-test programme of the A350's Rolls-Royce Trent XWB on the A380 development aircraft early next year, ahead of engine certification...
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JAL files for bankruptcy protection
Japan Airlines (JAL) has filed for bankruptcy protection, but will continue to operate as it undergoes a financial restructuring plan led by a government-backed...
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Volaris and VivaAerobus in strategy shift?
low-cost carriers VivaAerobus and Volaris are set to launch services at Mexico City International Airport, signalling a strategy shift made possible after...
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MASkargo to spend 100m ringgit to upgrade cargo complex
Malaysia Airlines Cargo (MASkargo) plans to spend 100 million ringgit ($30 million) to upgrade its warehouse complex, as it anticipates further growth in...
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Singapore and Kenya ink air services agreement
Singapore and Kenya have signed an air services agreement, allowing their airlines to operate more flights between the two countries.
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Virgin Blue plans services to Christmas and Cocos Islands
Australia's Virgin Blue plans to start non-stop services between Perth and Christmas and Cocos Islands from early April.
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Tiger raises S$247.7 million from IPO
Singapore's Tiger Airways has raised S$247.7 million ($178.5) from its initial public offering (IPO), after its share offerings were over-subscribed.
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Mesa feels the squeeze
Carrier's move into Chapter 11 bankruptcy restructuring reflects shrinking opportunities for US regionals
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US endorses Virgin America ownership
Virgin America has prevailed in convincing US regulators that its new ownership structure meets citizenship requirements of the USA, despite attempts by...
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Asian low-cost link-up
AirAsia and Jetstar team marks latest step in low-cost carrier co-operation efforts
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ATR orders total 40 for 2009
ATR secured a total of 40 orders for its turboprop family in 2009, compared with 42 the year before.
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VIDEO: Iran Air A300 engine spouts flame before Stockholm run-off
Video images of the runway run-off by an Iran Air Airbus A300 at Stockholm Arlanda indicate that the aircraft suffered
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MAS Engineering to service SpiceJet's B737s
Malaysia Airlines' maintenance and engineering arm MAS Aerospace Engineering (MAE) has signed a three-year maintenance support agreement with Indian low-cost...
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Gulf Air's gamble
Bahrain's flag carrier faces huge challenges as it aims to re-invent itself in a bid to stem enormous losses, not least from a new rival
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SIA Engineering to invest in P&W's engine programme
Pratt & Whitney has made SIA Engineering a partner in the risk revenue sharing programme for the PW1000G geared turbofan (GTF) engine programme. Scheduled...
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Business briefing
Hindustan Aeronautics has confirmed it is in talks with Rolls-Royce about a joint venture in...
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Boeing completes 787 initial airworthiness milestone
One month into its flight test campaign, Boeing has completed initial airworthiness trials on its long-range twin-engine 787. ZA001 and ZA002, which...
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Virgin America to evaluate Aircell's new video download service
Virgin America intends to evaluate Aircell's new video download service, but does not believe the solution "will be as much of a model for us" as the carrier...
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Qatar Airways backs Airbus rethink on A350-800 design
A350 XWB launch customer Qatar Airways has declared itself pleased with Airbus's rethink on the -800 variant, which is now based directly on the -900 to...