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2010 first half traffic: Glass half full or half empty?
After the slump in 2009, the first six months of this year have seen resurging traffic for some and a slow grind for others. But rising load factors are common to most as airlines keep capacity tight in the bid to rebuild yields
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Boeing P-8A approved to launch production
The Boeing P-8A programme has received approval to begin ramping up production shortly before the anti-submarine warfare aircraft enters the last two years...
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Thai turns to Tiger on low-cost
National airline teams with low-cost carrier for Bangkok-based joint venture operation
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SkyWest steps up with ExpressJet move
Second time works a charm for SkyWest, as it finally agrees ExpressJet acquisition deal
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Cathay emerges from stormy skies
Oneworld carrier beats market expectations with seven-fold jump in profits and signals confidence with A350 order
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Baltic air navigation service providers may create a functional airspace block
Polish and Lithuanian air navigation service providers (ANSP) are launching a study to determine the feasibility of a Baltic functional airspace block in preparation for Single European Sky operating practices.
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KLM locked in row after limiting ash-cloud compensation
KLM has become embroiled in a dispute with the European Commission over the Dutch carrier's apparent refusal to abide by passenger rights legislation and...
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Israel: no plans to upgrade F-16s
The Israeli defence ministry has decided, pending formal government approval, to purchase an initial 20 Lockheed Martin F-35 fighters. The $2.75 billion...
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NewsPICTURES: Aires 737-700 crashes on landing in San Andres
At least one person has died after a Boeing 737-700 operated by Colombian carrier Aires crashed on landing at the Caribbean island of San Andres after a...
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MAS expects first A380 in April 2012 after several delays
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will receive its first Airbus A380 in April 2012, after several delays since it placed an order for six aircraft in 2003.
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Iraqi air force receives second batch of Serbian Lasta 95 trainers
Serbian minister of defence Dragan Sutanovac revealed during a visit to Iraq on 5 August that a second batch of Lasta 95 piston-engined primary trainers has been delivered to the Iraqi air force.
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Russian air force completes MiG-31 upgrade programme
The Russian air force is completing a modification programme for its MiG-31 interceptors to the MiG-31BM standard. The force's commander, Col Gen Alexander...
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Lan Tam merger news round-up
Latin American carriers LAN and TAM have unveiled plans to merge and create a new single parent company.
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Virgin Blue's exit from New Zealand market prompted by heavy losses
Virgin Blue's decision to exit the New Zealand domestic market comes after it lost "millions of dollars" since starting operations three years ago. "The...
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NewsVirgin Blue unveils wide-ranging restructure of network
Australia's Virgin Blue is withdrawing from the New Zealand domestic market, increasing trans-Tasman, medium-haul and long-haul services, and boosting capacity...
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European medium altitude long endurance unmanned vehicles on display
Europe has plenty of medium-altitude unmanned vehicles to offer, but most are hampered by lack of funding and support
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Next generation of Global Hawks ready to roll
Northrop's high-altitude, long-endurance air vehicle is the jewel in the crown of the Pentagon's UAV family
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LAN and TAM do not expect changes to aircraft orders
LAN and TAM do not expect any changes in their fleets or order books but anticipate their planned merger could lead to some new orders. LAN CFO Alejandro...