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Defence contracts
The South Korean air force's future four Boeing 737-based airborne early warning and control aircraft will use mission computers from BAE Systems North America's...
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Western Australia fights fires with Fire King
The state of Western Australia is trialling a Sikorsky S-61 Fire King water-bombing...
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First privately owned airline approved in Vietnam
First private carrier for Vietnam Vietnam's government has approved the establishment of the country's first privately owned carrier, setting an important...
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Austrian's eastward push
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...