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NewsFlybe confident despite rising losses
Flybe remains optimistic that it can take advantage of further consolidation in Europe's regional airline industry despite slumping to a pre-tax loss of...
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NewsPZL-Mielec M18A crash investigation reveals centre of gravity issue
The fatal 2011 crash of a PZL-Mielec M18A Turbine Dromader single-engined turboprop aircraft in Australia has highlighted concerns about variations in the...
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IATA: Stability key to Egyptian tourism lift – minister
Egyptian civil aviation minister Hussein Massoud believes the concerted efforts to recover the country's shattered tourism market are progressing well, even...
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IATA: Long-haul, low-cost not in Cathay's plans
Cathay Pacific chief executive John Slosar is hoping the recent easing in the fuel burden for airlines is here to stay, as Brent crude barrel prices dipped...
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NewsHAL to invest in MMRCA production facilities
Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd. (HAL) will invest Rs six billion ($108.3 million) in two Bengaluru factories for fighter aircraft and engines. The factories...
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IATA: 2012 forecast left unchanged at $3bn profit
IATA has left is global profit forecast for the year unchanged at collective industry profits of $3 billion. Disclosing its latest quarterly update...
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IATA: Ethiopian targets Brazil with Sao Paulo route
Ethiopian Airlines is aiming to begin Sao Paulo services this year, having identified Brazil as a crucial market, and intends to feed the flights with its...
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IATA: Oneworld membership to push SriLankan towards profitability
Alliance membership will help grow network, customers and expand airline's footprint in Asia
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NewsIATA: SriLankan Airlines to join Oneworld
Oneworld will this morning unveil SriLankan Airlines as its latest member elect during the annual general meeting in Beijing.
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NewsFlairJet ready to take on large business jets
UK charter and management company and Embraer Phenom business jet operator FlairJet is planning to widen its fleet offering to include long-range and airliner business types.
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NewsA380 wing-cracks to require eight-week repair downtime
Airbus A380 operators face a 30,000 man-hour repair programme to address wing-crack issues that have dogged the airliner which will require an eight-week...
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IATA: JetBlue looks to widebody operations from 2015
As JetBlue Airways focuses on bringing Airbus A321 narrowbodies into its fleet in the near term, it is also in the early stages of studying the acquisition...
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NewsIATA: Middle East third-tier carriers can thrive in consolidated market – AACO
Third-tier carriers can find a niche as the Middle East airline market consolidates in the coming years, but they will need to pursue a privatisation route and ownership rules must be relaxed to allow this to happen.
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IATA: JAL undergoes 'internal surgery' as part of reforms
After several years of "external surgery" that finally resulted in profits this year, Japan Airlines will concentrate on "internal surgery" as part of its...
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IATA: SITA modifies baggage tracing service for Chinese speakers
Information technology specialist SITA has modified its lost baggage tracing service for Chinese speakers, enabling local handling agents to be trained more...
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IATA: Latin America could look to China's example to solve congestion issue - ALTA
China and Latin America have a lot in common when it comes to growth rates and market potential in air transport terms, but are poles apart in one crucial area, says Alex de Gunten, executive director of ALTA, the association that represents Latin American and Caribbean carriers.
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IATA: Dabbas looks to spread IOSA in Middle East and North Africa
Why IATA's new vice-president for the Middle East and North Africa Hussein Dabbas will keep pushing on IOSA adoption
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IATA: Trade body looks to bring air cargo to the forefront
IATA will be underscoring the value of air cargo for the wider economy during the annual general meeting here in Beijing as it looks to raise the profile...
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IATA: Lion's Batik Air to up the competition in Southeast Asia
Indonesia's airline market is set to get even more competitive in 2013 when Lion Air's new premium carrier begins operations. Batik Air will launch...
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IATA: Tyler hopes for open and lively AGM
Tony Tyler is capping off his first year in charge at IATA by taking to the stage in Beijing for what he hopes will be an open, entertaining and purposeful...