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Aeropostal sold off
Nelson Ramiz, who owned and operated Aeropostal for a turbulent decade, has sold out after a long, losing battle with Venezuela's government. Relations...
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North American carriers look for ancillary sales opportunities
North American carriers are looking for more ancillary sale opportunities to offset record fuel costs North American carriers of all stripes are looking...
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JetBlue and Lufthansa join forces
JetBlue Airways began discussing in late January possible commercial co-operation with Lufthansa after the German carrier completed its purchase of a 19%...
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Neeleman looks to Brazilian market
Former JetBlue chief executive David Neeleman is talking with Brazilian civil aviation authorities and carriers with an eye to creating a Brazilian carrier. Brazilian...
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Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up: sign of things to come?
The Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up is a first of its kind and model-changing but it is not real-time After nearly three years of discussions and more than...
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SkyTeam looks to recruit new members
SkyTeam has outlined its priorities for 2008, including the recruitment of new members and consolidating its operations at London Heathrow. Following...
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Opinion
Comment: Marketing mix-up
The web has clearly revolutionised the world of airline marketing, but many carriers are still learning how to correctly blend the online sales channel to...
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UA DoT to consider prize money for alternative fuel breakthroughs
The US Department of Transportation plans to issue a 14-month contract to find out the "best option for incentivising" industry, academia and the general...
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BAE Systems prepares UK's first production Hawk 128 trainer for flight
BAE Systems is on track to deliver the UK's first of 28 Hawk 128 advanced jet trainers in August, and believes the type has strong long-term sales potential ...
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UK defence cuts to force Sea King 7 life extension
Budget pressures could push the UK to extend the service lives of its Royal Navy Westland Sea King 7 airborne surveillance and control helicopters until 2022 ...
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EPX sparks surprise bidding war
With three teams already lined up at the starting gate, the US Navy has attracted a competitive field for the newly launched EPX programme that the US defence...
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Amazon collision pilots questioned over deactivated transponder
Brazilian investigators of the Amazon mid-air collision between a Gol Boeing 737 and an Embraer Legacy business jet have interviewed the Legacy's pilots...
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Boeing boosts presence down under with Phantom Works Australia
Australian operation dates back to 1959 and is a role model for company's globalisation
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Low-cost carriers turn to GDSs
Low-cost carriers are increasingly turning to the once-scorned Global Distribution Systems as their business models change and mature For years low-fares...
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Are US carriers really ready for competition?
Is the USA relegating itself to a secondary role in tomorrow's global aviation market? asks William Swelbar, research engineer with the International Center...
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NewsWillie Walsh: Fulfilling British Airways' Heathrow dream
Willie Walsh came into British Airways with all guns blazing, tackling the pension deficit, cutting costs and kicking the carrier into shape ahead of its...
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Alitalia's Milan decision could destabilise sale process
Alitalia has been bleeding money for years and Milan Malpensa has been a millstone around its neck. But the carrier's attempts to cut its ties with the airport...