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Mexican revolution: Is there room for everyone in Mexico's rapidly-evolving airline sector?
The Mexican airline sector has been transformed by the privatisation of the country's two flag carriers and the launch of several low-cost start-ups. Is...
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Asiana to decide on aircraft order early in 2008
Asiana Airlines plans to decide on its future widebody fleet in the first quarter of next year. "We have...
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Investor influence: are investors becoming the ball and chain of the airline industry?
There can be short-, medium- and long-term investors in any business, but how much influence should any investor bring to bear on management strategy and...
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NewsAirbus and Boeing neck-and-neck as 2007 orders smash sales records
Airbus and Boeing have achieved record sales this year with their combined net orders approaching 2,400 aircraft. It is neck-and-neck between the two as...
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NewsLiberty to build XL2s in China
China's growing pilot training and aircraft production markets received a fillip on 10 December when Liberty Aerospace ,...
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Comment - Air France A340 Toronto overrun: making life or death decisions
The much-anticipated report on the Air France A340 Toronto overrun says it is time to stop talking about the perennial problem of bad weather approaches and do something
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Working week - Captain Santa talks about flying the world's favourite cargo carrier
This week marks the occasion of the annual circumnavigation of the globe of Lapland's most famous freight airline. Working Week talks to the chief pilot, Captain Santa Claus, about his preparations for the epic journey
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Charities special - MAF's mission from above
Float-equipped Gippsland GA8s mean MAF can land in areas where access would otherwise be impossible, such as in cyclone-hit Bangladesh mission aviation...
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Charities special - DC-10-based flying eye hospital saves sight around the world
orbis A clear vision For a quarter century a band of flying doctors has been helping save the eyesight of people across the developing world KATE...
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Hawker Hunter Aviation's new model air force
NEW MODEL AIR FORCE Few British military aircraft of the jet age arouse such passion and endearment as the Hawker Hunter. Entering operational service...
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Charities special - Aviation Sans Frontiers provides a lifeline for NGOs
Aviation sans frontiers Providing a lifeline A charity founded by a group of French airline pilots has become a vital support arm for NGOs in...
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Charities special - RIAT air show raise money for good causes
While the air display entertains the crowd at RIAT, it is also helping raise money for good causes RAF charitable trust Display of generosity...
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Charities special - airline passengers' spare change raises millions to help children
change for good $70m from spare coins Childrens charity Unicef funds operations thanks to loose change donated by airline passengers murdo...
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Charities special - Big business helps Corporate Angel Network fly cancer patients for treatment
corporate angel network Big-hearted businesses A US charity flies cancer patients for treatment in the ultimate comfort, thanks to the generosity...
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New-technology aircraft to reduce average fuel consumption
The introduction of an estimated 7,000 latest-technology aircraft into the world airline fleet over the next decade should reduce the average fuel consumption...
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NewsUS legislation set to let pilots work to age 65
A measure that overturns a near half-century old regulation limiting maximum pilot age to 60 has received unanimous approval from the US Congress and is...
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NewsArab carriers need more open regulatory environment
To continue their rapid growth Arab carriers need a more open regulatory environment with more commonality across the region, says Arab Air Carriers Organisation...
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Plattsburgh Airport proves location is everything
David field Washington Location, location, location Plattsburgh Airport in upstate New York is taking advantage of state and federal funds and...