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NewsPictures: Qatar Airways A300 destroyed in Gamco fire at Abu Dhabi
First images from the scene of the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance (Gamco) hangar fire in Abu Dhabi confirm that the aircraft at the centre of the blaze, a Qatar Airways Airbus A300-600, has been completely destroyed.
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Qantas takeover reaches final hurdle
The A$11 billion ($9 billion) private equity takeover bid of Qantas Airways is poised to succeed, but a late change in the offer also means the airline will take on further debt.
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Problems mount at PIA
Pakistan International Airlines has fallen into serious trouble again as it struggles with huge cost increases and a ban on most of its aircraft.
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TUI and First Choice ready to merge
Europe's big four tour operators are set to become two, with TUI's tourism division and First Choice unveiling plans to merge just one month after Thomas Cook launched its takeover of MyTravel.
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Gol changes gear with New Varig buy
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol plans to buy New Varig and convert it into a long-haul affiliate.
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Nigeria's Arik Air goes long-haul
Arik Air is planning to launch long-haul services later this year as part of an ambitious expansion plan that will make it Nigeria's largest carrier.
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Labour challenges mount at US majors
As the finances of major US airlines continue to improve, their labour unions are becoming more vocal in their demands for payback.
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Air Berlin makes long-haul move
Air Berlin has agreed to acquire German leisure carrier LTU for €140 million ($187 million) plus the assumption of €190-200 million in debt.
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Etihad targets 2010 for first profits
Etihad Airways plans more rapid network and fleet growth but warns it will chalk up another three years of losses and needs another capital infusion.