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Virgin Atlantic to retain Virgin brand after strategic review
Virgin Atlantic will retain its Virgin brand no matter what outcome arises from its strategic review, according to the carrier's director of sales and marketing,...
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UK MoD criticised over Typhoon procurement
The UK Ministry of Defence has been sharply criticised by MPs over its management of equipment procurement programmes, describing it as being in a "cycle...
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F-35 slowdown shifts focus to F-16 service life
As concerns grow that the US Air Force is losing its air-power edge over potential rivals, the service's leadership has decided that hundreds of its oldest Lockheed Martin F-16s can remain in service for nearly 10 more years with minimal investment.
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NewsPICTURE: Libyan pilots flee to Malta in armed Mirage F1s
Two Libyan Arab Air Force Dassault Mirage F1 fighters landed at Malta international airport on 21 February armed with unguided rocket pods ...
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Industry heads for record deliveries
Airbus and Boeing are on course to ship more than 1,000 aircraft this year, but can the airlines absorb all these new jets?
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Marketing special report: Going Viral
What does it take for a video campaign to be a runaway success - and can an airline really measure the impact of the ‘feel-good factor’ on its bottom line?
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Airlines operating to Libya adopt 'wait-and-see' policy
Airlines operating services to Libya are applying a 'wait-and-see' policy as they await further information about the ongoing civil unrest in the country,...
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Movie-making pilot flies high in Hollywood
When Hollywood's A-list directors need an aerial shot, there is an entrepreneurial pilot and film-maker who can help
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Carriers take the pain as unrest spreads
Airlines are braced for a financial hit from the impact of the recent unrest in North Africa and the Middle East which has already toppled governments in Tunisia and Egypt.
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Garuda Indonesia to lease six 737-800s from GECAS
Garuda Indonesia has signed an agreement with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) to lease six Boeing 737-800 aircraft.
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Snow caps European capacity issue
As cost of disruption crystalises, Eurocontrol forecasts flights will double by 2030, highlighting further challenges ahead
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Business briefs
Thales will this week confirm a 2010 operating loss of €100 million ($135 million) after taking a remarkable €700 million charge against its troubled supply contracts with the Airbus Military A400M, the Turkish Meltem maritime patrol aircraft and a Danish ticketing project.
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PICTURE: South Africa weighs Dakota replacement options
The South African Air Force has yet to decide on a replacement strategy for its aged Douglas DC-3 Dakotas ...
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NewsVIDEO: Royal Navy supporters fight to save Commando Helicopter Force
The UK Royal Navy's Sea King-equipped Commando Helicopter Force is at risk due to spending cuts, claims an internet lobby ...
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BAA narrows full-year losses for 2010
UK airports operator BAA has reported a full-year pre-tax loss of £316.6 million ($511.1 million), a 61% improvement over the £821.9 million pre-tax loss...
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Last call for cheap aircraft financing
Export credit agencies will continue to play a key role in funding deliveries this year, despite deal to increase pricing
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Airservices Australia leads regional integration drive
Australia's air traffic service provider is lending its expertise to the Asia-Pacific region's integration drive
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Quelling Australia's defence concerns
Australia's military is pursuing a radical expansion of its aviation capabilities - and a campaign to resolve acquisition issues
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Contrasting fortunes for Australian business aviation and GA
Australia's business aviation sector is expanding on all fronts, while its general aviation industry is continuing its downward spiral