Networks – Page 275
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LIBYA: NATO operation clears first 5,000 sorties
Coalition aircraft have flown more than 5,000 sorties since NATO launched its Operation Unified Protector campaign on 31 March ...
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PICTURE: 'Virgin Australia' new name for Virgin Blue
The second decade of Virgin Blue's operation will see the airline re-brand as "Virgin Australia" to help shed its low-cost image in favour of being a formidable...
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Iberia and AENA invest in algae biofuel project in Madrid
Iberia has teamed up with Spanish airports operator AENA and AlgaEnergy to establish a microalgae-based biofuel research project at Madrid Barajas Airport.
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Opinion
Comment: Note to EU: was Mangalore an anomaly?
If the "Swiss cheese" model describes an unfortunate alignment of safety holes conspiring to cause an accident, the crew in the Mangalore overrun stacked...
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Comment: When the music stops
The USA's regional carriers are jockeying for position as the majors they feed consolidate. But the disadvantage of operating small jets is putting pressure on the traditional business model
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US carriers seize acquisitions to survive
US regional carriers are pursuing acquisitions as a means of survival but how the industry will change is open to question
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US regionals look to supersize
Large regional aircraft - jets, mainly, but turboprops too - are the next big thing, with interest from airlines likely to centre on aircraft with 90 seats or more
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Have US regionals improved safety standards since the Colgan accident?
Is the regional aviation sector learning the lessons on training and discipline following the Colgan crash in 2009?
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Business briefing
HAMPSON HITS MILESTONES ON $53 MILLION DEAL MANUFACTURING Aerostructures supplier Hampson Industries "experienced an improved final trading quarter"...
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FAA rejigs veteran controller duties as scrutiny of controller conduct continues
The US FAA is repositioning some of its most veteran air traffic controllers as part of heightened scrutiny of controller staffing and training after several...
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Air New Zealand closes in on in-flight connectivity for 777-300ER
Keen to allow passengers to stay connected to the ground while airborne Air New Zealand assures it is moving closer to offering in-flight connectivity on...
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Avianova leases sixth A320
Russian low-cost carrier Avianova has taken delivery of a sixth leased Airbus A320 at its base airport Moscow Sheremetyevo. The aircraft has undergone...
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EC accused of providing misleading information in ash crisis
European ombudsman Nikiforos Diamondouros today criticised the European Commission (EC) for providing "misleading information" to air passengers during last...
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Boeing posts higher first quarter profit on lower revenues
Boeing reported a 13% year-over-year increase in first quarter net profit to $586 million, despite planned lower 777 deliveries and a 2% decrease in quarterly...
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Emerging markets help fuel low-cost carrier traffic growth
Asia-Pacific and Latin American operators led passenger growth rates among low-cost carriers over the last 12 months as emerging markets continue to embrace low-fares traffic during 2010.
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Middle East Careers: Youthful ambition fuels Etihad
Etihad is only eight years old but has rapidly built up a 60-strong fleet and established itself as a major intercontinental connector
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ANZ outlines scope of new aviation institute
Air New Zealand has launched a new organisation offering industry-wide training as it seeks a larger and more global role in airline training.
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Middle East Careers: Flydubai recruits staff for its own MRO operation
In another sign that Emirates offshoot Flydubai intends to be its own airline, the Dubai-based low-cost start-up has created an in-house maintenance operation.
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Middle East Careers: Al Baker's gameplan
Qatar being awarded the 2022 World Cup has added impetus to the expansion plans of Doha's five-star rated flag-carrier
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Middle East Careers: Onwards and upwards for Emirates
Dubai flag-carrier Emirates is entering a "massive couple of years" of fleet expansion and large-scale recruitment