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NewsALTA: Brazil learns lessons from criticised airport deals
Brazil's civil aviation agency (ANAC) chief says that lessons have been learnt after the high bids accepted in the recent airport privatisations came in for criticism from industry bodies including IATA.
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ALTA: Delta chief sees future in bilateral partnerships
Delta Air Lines chief executive Richard Anderson sees bilateral partnerships between airlines as the solution to foreign ownership restrictions. "Once...
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ALTA: Interview with executive director Alex de Gunten
Next year, executive director Alex de Gunten will celebrate a decade at the helm of ALTA during which time he has navigated an era of dynamic change both...
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NewsF-22 crashes at Tyndall, pilot safe
The US Air Force confirms that a Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor crashed at 15:30 local time on 15 November, as it was returning to Tyndall AFB, Florida.
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ALTA: Air Panama looks for growth through niche opportunities
Air Panama, the country's second carrier, aims to serve niche domestic and international regional markets rather than challenging Panama's powerful Copa...
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NewsALTA: ALTA pushes IATA for small airline safety programme
Leaders of ALTA called on the International Air Transport Association (IATA) to create a set of safety standards for airlines not eligible for the organisation's...
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NewsALTA: Superjet confident Interjet debut will create more Latin success
Superjet International chief is confident more Latin American airlines will follow Interjet's lead in a region where the 100-seater is perfectly suited...
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Europe backs down on international emissions trading
In the face of concerted and worldwide opposition, the European Union has "temporarily" climbed down over its proposal to unilaterally impose its Emissions...
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NewsALTA: Government gets behind Panama's aviation hub ambitions
Buoyed by the rapidly growing Copa Airlines and a business-friendly environment, Panama has grown into one of the top aviation hubs in the region and plans...
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ALTA: Aeromar to diversify network into the USA
Mexican boutique regional carrier Aeromar plans to diversify its network to include new routes to the USA, as it faces increasing competition at its Mexico...
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AgustaWestland delivers three AW139s to two Chinese customers
AgustaWestland has delivered three AW139 helicopters in November to two new Chinese customers.
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NewsBoeing confirms third final assembly line for 737 in 2015
Boeing has confirmed plans to open a third final assembly line in 2015 to boost 737 production capacity even beyond the increase to 42 per month planned...
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NewsBoeing adds tweaks to final 737 Max configuration
Boeing has finalised the design and production plan for the 737 Max several months before beginning the detailed design phase of the re-engined and updated...
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NewsALTA: Aeromexico sees 'stellar' growth with UATP
Aeromexico has seen "stellar" growth in use of the UATP network by customers since it joined earlier this year, say UATP executives. Usage has grown...
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NewsALTA: Mexico's Aeromar joins ALTA
Aeromar will join ALTA as it celebrates its 25th anniversary as Mexico's oldest continuously operated airline. "I see it as a formalisation of a transformation...
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NewsPICTURE: LOT takes delivery of Europe's first 787
LOT Polish Airlines has taken delivery of its first Boeing 787 in Washington, becoming the first European carrier to receive the type. "This is a historic...
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NewsSouth Korean display team pilot killed in T-50B crash
A South Korean air force pilot from the Black Eagles aerobatic display team was killed when his T-50B trainer crashed ...
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NewsUSAF removes bulk of F-22 operating restrictions
The US Air Force has removed the majority of operating restrictions previously imposed on its Lockheed Martin F-22 fighter pilots ...
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Cathay eyes mid-2013 decision on A380 v 747-8I, open to 777-X
Cathay Pacific could decide on its very large aircraft requirements by mid-2013, although the heavy twin-engined widebody aircraft will remain the backbone of its long-haul fleet.
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Nok Air to add frequencies on eight services
Thai low-cost carrier Nok Air plans to add frequencies on eight domestic services from Bangkok's Don Mueang airport over the next two months. On 1...