All Systems & Interiors news – Page 678
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America West gains state solace in loan guarantee
The federal government has become the single largest player in the fate of America West Airlines, agreeing to guarantee it $429 million in loans after the airline made a dramatic plea for early approval - without which it was poised to go into bankruptcy.
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EC pushes ahead with air passenger rights proposals
Brussels has ignored industry pleas for a delay and put forward its proposals on air passenger rights, promising a five-fold increase in compensation for involuntary denied boarding on long-haul flights. Carriers fear this will bring costly penalties for overbooked flights.
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Competition time
Until now, regulators around the world have tended to rule on what the airline industry may not do by way of competition and consolidation. Now it is time for a positive vision of what is allowable in the brave new world post-11 September.
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Desert survival
Keeping aircraft stored in the desert in full airworthy condition requires a time-consuming routine of checks and maintenance
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Agony in the aftermarket
The events of 11 September have not only affected airlines and manufacturers. Services and spares providers are also having to adapt to survive