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OpinionComment: Business travel continues sharp decline
Business travel demand began its sharp decline in September and this has fast become a global phenomenon. Airlines are responding with steeper price cuts than those seen in economy, but will this leave business travellers with new expectations?
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Future aircraft and engines: When will they hit the market?
When are the n ew aircraft and powerplants on the drawing boards at the world's airframers and engine makers going to hit the market?
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Saudi Arabia scraps luxury A319 operator Kayala
Middle Eastern luxury carrier Kayala Airline is to suspend operations in April, citing uneconomical trading conditions. The carrier is operated through...
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NewsChina's East Star grounded after failing to pay GECAS
China's civil aviation authority has grounded privately-owned East Star Airlines after it failed to pay money owed to GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS)...
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Comment: Playing the slots
The European Commission's proposal to suspend 'use-it-or-lose-it' regulations to help legacy carriers ride out the recession is another slap in the face for the single aviation market
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Australia's SkyAirWorld goes into voluntary administration
Australia's SkyAirWorld has gone into voluntary administration after GE Commercial Aviation Services (GECAS) repossessed its five aircraft.
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China's STAECO adding first widebody hangar
Chinese maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) firm Shandong TAECO Aircraft Engineering (STAECO) is building its first widebody hangar and hopes to do heavy...
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Liberalisation takes hold in Southeast Asia
Positive signs are emerging that air services liberalisation initiatives in Southeast Asia are more than just empty promises, with Indonesia and Singapore...
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AirAsia X reaches out to Europe
The AirAsia Group has expanded its long-haul airline concept with a new route connecting Malaysia with the UK
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Shanghai casts doubt over early 787 delivery slots
Shanghai airlines is considering canceling part of its 787 order as Chinese airlines work to renegotiate with Boeing on their early delivery slots. Shanghai...
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Russia's KD-Avia rescued after Government intervenes
Struggling Russian carrier KD-Avia is to resume normal services, after the Government cleared the way for desperately-needed financial support. The...
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Almost heaven
Seaborne fight it out with the elements in the Caribbean to keep a seaplane dream alive
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Loch Lomond Seaplanes takes the high road
The UK's only amphibious air taxi service is floating...
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Virgin Atlantic closes on interim aircraft selection
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway is hoping to finalise an interim capacity solution over the coming weeks to bridge the gap until the airline's...
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NewsAustrian board formally backs takeover as losses mount
Austrian Airlines' management board has formally recommended that shareholders accept Lufthansa's takeover, as Austrian confirmed abysmal financial results...
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CSeries questions remain despite Lufthansa firm deal
Bombardier has finally moved the CSeries ...
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Europe proposes moratorium on 'use it or lose it' slot rule
Regulators are proposing to ease pressure on airlines by lifting strict European slot-use requirements for the summer 2009 season. Carriers are obliged...