All Networks news – Page 617

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    FLIGHT TEST: ACSS SafeRoute cockpit system

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Flight International evaluates SafeRoute, the ADS-B-based system developer ACSS and launch customer UPS believe can enhance both operations and safety

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    Simulator practice makes perfect

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Since 2005, Cambridge-based Virtual Aviation has provided one-to-one simulator training for commercial pilots aiming to secure their first airline position. Working Week talks to one of its instructors, Martyn Apperly

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    Low-cost alliances: never say never

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Low-cost carriers are starting to warm to the idea of codeshares just as their technology providers are making it easier for them to link with others For...

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    Alliances: the new leaders?

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    The influence of the three alliances is greater than commonly recognised, says Geoffrey Weston, senior vice-president of Seabury Group and former vice-president...

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    US airlines second-quarter results: One step forward

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    US airlines have turned in an admirable set of second-quarter results but there is trouble ahead. The question is, which will give way first - fuel costs...

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    Air India plots expansion after Indian merger

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Air India is busy drawing up aggressive expansion plans that should lead to the launch of many new international routes and...

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    Biman restructures in changing Bangladeshi market

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Major change has come to Bangladesh's aviation market with the launch of a new privately owned operator and the start of a major restructuring at troubled...

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    Kingfisher parent looks to sell stake

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    India's United Breweries is looking to sell a minority stake in its fast-growing but loss-making aviation business to raise...

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    American, Avianca and Aires to add capacity in Colombia-US market

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    American Airlines and Avianca are driving a major Colombia-US market capacity boost just as a new Colombian airline plans to join the competition.

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    Ecuadorian carriers challenge LanEcuador's nationality

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Ecuadorian airlines have launched a campaign against LanEcuador challenging the carrier's nationality. In separate proceedings...

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    Latin America news in brief

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Bolivia plans new flag carrier Bolivia's decision to launch a state-owned airline could cut short the re-launch plans of grounded LAB. US firm Swiss...

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    Japan agrees liberal bilateral with Korea

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    A highly liberal air services agreement has been negotiated between Japan and South Korea that is being dubbed by some as Japan's first Open Skies accord. Japan...

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    BAA airport ownership break-up looks likely

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    A possible break-up of the UK airports controlled by BAA moved a step closer when competition...

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    Virgin America launches

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Virgin America finally took the skies from its San Francisco base in early August, more than three years after affiliates...

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    Americas news in brief

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Northwest resolves dispute Northwest Airlines and its pilots union signed a pact in early August to reduce the absenteeism that had forced the carrier...

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    Bahrain probes Gulf Air as Dose resigns

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Bahrain is pressing for more transparency at Gulf Air as the airline battles to recapitalise and restructure its loss-making...

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    Etihad adds A320s

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Fast-growing Etihad Airways will place into service its first narrowbody aircraft in September in an effort to bolster...

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    In brief

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Bmi adds Cairo UK carrier bmi plans to launch services to Cairo in late October and codeshare with EgyptAir on the route. The new route is part of...

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    The first airline price-fixing fines are revealed

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    British Airways and Korean Air are just the first of a series of carriers likely to be fined for their part in the price-fixing of passenger and cargo flights. Korean...

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    Qantas planning wide-ranging reorganisation

    2007-08-21T00:00:00Z

    Australia's Qantas Airways is planning a major structural reorganisation that will see its main operations split into...