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    Austrian's eastward push

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    A year after initiating a major restructuring, Austrian's new strategy is starting to pay off Austrian Airlines is planning a major expansion of its...

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    Europe in brief

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    In brief Privatisation comes to Czech Republic The Czech government has appointed Deloitte Advisory to analyse possible privatisation...

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    Emirates leads from the front

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    As Emirates outlines its expansion plans for Australia it is beginning to think about a future public offering Emirates is planning more aggressive...

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    Korea set for LCC growth

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Nicholas Ionides Singapore KAL steps up low cost plan Carrier brings forward launch of low-cost unit after Tiger reveals plans for Korean affiliate More...

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    MAS preparing Firefly for LCC challenge

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    MAS subsidiary to take on AirAsia Facing the prospect of competition from low-cost carriers on the lucrative Kuala Lumpur-Singapore route, Malaysia...

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    ASEAN looks set to stick to liberalisation timetable

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Nicholas Ionides Bangkok Asian Open Skies on track The introduction of ASEAN Open Skies could start at the end of 2008 Positive signs are...

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    Asia in brief

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Cambodia regains national airline Cambodia's government is seeking to establish a new national airline in partnership with two Indonesian companies,...

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    Asia in brief

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Tiger and Qantas in handling spat The launch of Tiger Australia in late November was marred only by a baggage handling dispute at Alice Springs. Tiger...

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    Labour issues preoccupy Qantas

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    It is labour negotiating season at Qantas Airways with several major agreements up for renewal. Qantas has reached deals, subject to ratification,...

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    Cathay unravels Chinese puzzle

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Cathay is starting to realise the benefits of its Dragonair purchase and is now eager to find new synergies with Air China Just over a year after completing...

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    Battle commences over London Heathrow's third runway

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Kerry Ezard London Third runway: let battle commence Proposals for a third runway at congested London Heathrow have been made public, but will...

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    Etihad hopes for Indian breakthrough

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier is hoping for breakthrough in UAE-India talks Greater access to more Indian cities, in addition to service to...

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    Slovakia's SkyEurope has a wobble

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Slovakian low-cost carrier SkyEurope Airlines has been forced to sell two Boeing 737-700s before they were due for delivery, and admits it failed to comply...

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    Saudi market opens up further

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Saudi Arabian Airlines is starting to face new competition on regional international routes as the country's two budget carriers look to expand outside the...

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    Middle East in brief

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    M1 buys 19% stake in royal jordanian Royal Jordanian has generated JD164.5 million ($232 million) from its initial public offering. M1, which is controlled...

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    Remote control: how technology will shape the check-in of the future

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    New technology is enabling passengers to take more control of the airport check-in process. How will technology shape the check-in of the future? ...

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    New airline in Egypt

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    New airline in Egypt Egypt's Nile Air plans to launch operations in the second quarter of 2008 with services to eight destinations in the Gulf. Saudi...

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    Cargo confession race

    2007-12-19T09:52:00Z

    Qantas's guilty plea puts pressure on other airlines in the air cargo price-fixing probe Criminal proceedings, launched by US and European competition...