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NewsProfitable Ryanair expects more European airline failures
Irish budget carrier Ryanair is expecting more European airlines to collapse in 2012 as a result of rising fuel prices and the broader economic situation. The...
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NewsEADS and ST Aero finalise A330 conversion agreement
EADS and ST Aerospace have signed an agreement formalising their launch of an Airbus A330 passenger-to-freighter conversion programme. Under the agreement,...
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NewsFAA to reconsider rest exclusion for cargo flights
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is re-evaluating its decision to exclude cargo carriers from a slate of new crew rest rules finalised in December. It...
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NewsAir Berlin vents fury over Brandenburg postponement
Germany's Air Berlin has given its strongest hint yet that it might pursue compensation over the delayed opening to Berlin Brandenburg airport.
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Etihad confident of fast turnaround at Air Berlin
CEO James Hogan expects investment will pay off quickly as Gulf carrier vows to continue growth and profitability path Etihad Airways is confident...
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Alaska targets growth as others shrink
Alaska Airlines plans revenue and capacity growth by about 6% this year, as capacity at other airlines remains flat or shrinks. Growth will come from...
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NewsAir Dolomiti ATR 72 makes emergency landing in Munich
An Air Dolomiti ATR 72-500 veered off the runway during an emergency landing at Munich airport today (17 May) after returning to the German hub due to smoke in the cockpit and cabin.
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British Airways adds London Gatwick-Las Vegas route
British Airways will launch direct flights from London Gatwick airport to Las Vegas on 29 October. The thrice-weekly connection comes alongside BA's...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Airframers bet on big orders from US regionals
Bombardier and Embraer have identified the struggling US regional airline sector as a surprise market that is expected to sign at least five deals by the...
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Atlanta opens new international terminal
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport opens its new $1.4 billion Maynard J Jackson Jr International Terminal to passengers today, with the departure...
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Aer Lingus to close Shannon maintenance base
Aer Lingus plans to close its maintenance hangar at Shannon airport. The Irish carrier is "at an advanced stage" in transferring the lease for the...
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Vueling appoints new COO and network planning director
Vueling has made two senior management appointments, naming Fernando Val as chief operating officer and Julio Rodriguez as director of network planning,...
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NewsAirbus defines permanent fix for A380 rib support crack issue
Airbus has defined a permanent fix for cracks in rib support brackets on A380 aircraft, but still expects the programme to break even by the beginning of 2015.
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NewsAirbus commercial Q1 2012 revenue up 12% on higher deliveries
Airbus saw revenues from its commercial airliners unit rise by 12% year on year to €7.5 billion ($9.5 billion) for the first quarter of 2012, mainly driven...
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Thai Airways to receive first A380 in September
Thai Airways is likely to receive its first Airbus A380 on 28 September. The aircraft will be initially be deployed on its Bangkok-Hong Kong and Bangkok-Singapore...
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Thai Smile to start services on 7 July
Thai Smile, the new regional subsidiary of Thai Airways, will begin operations on 7 July with twice daily Bangkok-Macau services. From 16 August, it...
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JetBlue and Turkish launch interline partnership
JetBlue and Turkish Airlines have launched an interline partnership that will connect both carriers' networks at New York John F. Kennedy and Washington...
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NewsAir India fires 71 pilots and cancels services as strikes continue
Air India has sacked 71 pilots and cancelled as many as 17 international services because of an ongoing labour dispute.
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NewsBombardier to take Q400 on Russian roadshow
Bombardier is to conduct a presentation tour in Russia with one of its Q400 turboprops after several local carriers have signalled interest in the type.