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European airports launch carbon neutral scheme
Three major European hubs - Paris, Frankfurt and Amsterdam - are among the first to sign up to a unique carbon neutrality club. Airport Carbon Accreditation,...
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AirAsia and Malaysia Airports in $18.4m tax dispute
Malaysia-based low cost carrier AirAsia and Malaysia Airports Holdings are embroiled in a dispute over airport taxes at Kuala Lumpur's low cost terminal.
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Philippines' Zest MA60 overshoots runway at Caticlan
A Xian Aircraft MA60 turboprop operated by Philippine carrier Zest Airways has overshot the runway while trying to land at Caticlan airport.
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NewsVirgin America discloses Gogo usage rates
Virgin America has recorded a 10% to 15% average passenger usage rate for its in-flight Internet service now that its entire fleet is outfitted with Aircell's...
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Cathay and Dragonair join carbon offset programme
Cathay Pacific Airways and sister airline Dragonair have purchased 20,000 tonnes of carbon emissions reductions from JP Morgan Climate Care.
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Hong Kong Airport profits up despite falling traffic
The Airport Authority of Hong Kong saw both profit and turnover rise in the 12 months to 31 March 2009.
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ST Aero inks MRO deals with Shanghai Airlines and Cimber Sterling
Singapore's ST Aerospace and China's Shanghai Airlines have signed a maintenance deal. Commencing in July, the eight-year component maintenance-by-the-hour...
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Portable IFE players to be distributed on BA's new A318 service
British Airways (BA) has divulged further details about the in-flight entertainment (IFE) to be offered on its planned all-business Airbus A318 transatlantic...
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Gol to launch Caribbean services
Brazil's Gol is planning to expand its network into the Caribbean for the first time with flights initially to Aruba, Curacao and Punta Cana, and potentially...
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Near miss freezes work on Boston taxiway project
Work on the centre-field taxiway project at Boston Logan International airport is on hold following a near miss between a construction worker's Ford Explorer...
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Mexico locked in dispute with Aviacsa over legitimacy of grounding order
Aviacsa and Mexico's DGAC civil aviation authority are locked in a complex legal battle over alleged safety violations that have prompted the US Federal...
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NewsAeroMobile sees 30% cabin take-up rate
In-flight mobile connectivity provider AeroMobile is seeing an average passenger take-up rate of 30% on aircraft where the service is offered. Speaking...
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PICTURES: Continental goes retro with 'Blue Skyway' livery on 737-900
Continental Airlines has become the latest carrier to paint one of its aircraft in a retro-scheme showing a livery formerly used by the company. The...
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Brussels chief positive on future climate change talks
A Brussels air transport chief has rounded on critics who accuse global rule-setting body the International Civil Aviation Organisation of failing to deliver...
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Bombardier reaches tentative agreement with Toronto workers
Bombardier Aerospace has reached a tentative collective bargaining agreement (CBA) with the union representing nearly 3,000 workers at its Toronto facility.
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Oneworld prioritises cost savings
As oneworld's members post their first collective net loss, totalling $1.7 billion in 2008, the alliance is intensifying its cost savings efforts.Managing...
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Audit backs Australia's cancellation of Super Seasprite deal
The Australian National Audit Office has published a damning report into the Department of Defence's cancelled project to acquire Kaman Aerospace SH-2G(A)...
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Israeli F-16 practices UAV shoot-down technique
The Israeli air force is practising shooting down unmanned air vehicles using cannon fire from its manned fighters. It performed a successful trial involving...
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NewsPICTURE: Prototype hybrid airship flies
A 15.2m-long prototype for a 95m airship has now been flown 22 times and its developer Hybrid Air Vehicles has submitted bids for US military contracts...