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Lufthansa commits to 747-8 but braces for possible delay
German flag-carrier Lufthansa is braced for a possible further delay to its Boeing 747-8 aircraft in the wake of the newly-disclosed problems with the 787...
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US House passes domestic cap and trade
The US House of Representatives voted in favour of creating a domestic cap and trade programme for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions on 26 June, paving the...
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US Justice Department objects to broad Star antitrust immunity
Officials at the US Department of Justice (DOJ) have filed objections to widespread antitrust immunity sought members of the Star Alliance with prospective...
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Vueling set to start merged life in July
Merging Barcelona-based low-cost carriers Clickair and Vueling expect the final piece of regulatory approval from the Spanish authorities shortly, enabling the newly-merged entity to begin its new joint life during July.
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Brazil's Gol begins buy on board sales
Brazilian low-cost carrier Gol has begun introducing a buy-on-board programme in attempt to boost ancillary revenues.
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China kicks off second annual IFEC summit
In-flight entertainment and communications (IFEC) specialists from around the globe have joined Chinese carriers this week in Shanghai for the country's...
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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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Virgin 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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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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US regionals face changing business model
The days of US regional airlines posting margins superior to their network partners are fading as the contracts supporting those results begin to morph into...
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China Eastern to raise $815 million from parent
China Eastern Airlines moved a step closer towards buying Shanghai Airlines after getting approval from China's securities regulator to raise 5.57 billion...
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China's East Star Airlines attracts new investors
The owners of the grounded privately-owned Chinese carrier East Star Airlines plan to sell an 85% stake in the company to outside investors to help it avoid...
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First China-made A320 enters into service
The first Airbus A320 aircraft to be assembled in China enters into service with Sichuan Airlines today after being delivered to owner Dragon Aviation Leasing...
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Republic reaches deal with TPG to buy Midwest
US regional operator Republic Airways Holdings is continuing its acquisition spree through the planned purchase of Midwest Airlines.
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Southwest to initially serve six cities from Milwaukee
Southwest Airlines today unveiled six cities it plans to serve from Milwaukee beginning 1 November, bolstering competition with Midwest Airlines, AirTran...
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Partners take long-term view as AeroLogic set to launch
Executives at new German cargo venture AeroLogic admit it is too difficult to predict when the freightmarket will recover from the current economic crisis,...
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Republic aims to add Frontier to its portfolio
Frontier Airlines could soon become a wholly-owned subsidiary of US regional operator Republic Airways Holdings if the bankruptcy court overseeing Frontier's...
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Coventry confident of business aviation future
The UK regional airport at Coventry is confident in its ability to transform itself into a business aviation centre as its new fixed-base operation nears...