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NewsEADS co-CEO Noël Forgeard apologises for referring to French politicians as 'monkeys' in Sogerma Services closure row
EADS co-chief executive Noël Forgeard has been forced to apologise for offending members of the French parliament after two members publicly called for his resignation over comments comparing them to monkeys.
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Demand curve
The main action on the Atlantic this summer is being generated by Continental and Delta Air Lines as carriers see healthy advance bookings and strengthening yields
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Australian players in for the long haul
It comes as no surprise that Australia’s legendary remoteness would make it a fertile proving ground for the long-haul, low-cost model.
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Momentum builds for Indian merger
Preparation for a planned merger of Air India and Indian Airlines is moving forward, with the two carriers establishing a high-level committee to oversee the process.
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Shanghai confirmed as Chinese Star
Shanghai Airlines is set to become the first Chinese carrier to join Star Alliance, while Air China is also lining up to join the airline group.
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Aviation area set to expand
Brussels has signed an agreement with eight south-east European states to expand the European Common Aviation Area (ECAA) and form a 35-country-strong aviation block.
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Iberia low-cost arm takes on Vueling
Iberia is to launch a low-cost airline from Barcelona in partnership with four other investors, as it takes on developing low-cost carrier Vueling.
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Ethiopian hunts for strategic alliances
Ethiopian Airlines is seeking out partnerships in southern and western Africa as it sets the target of becoming a $1 billion player ahead of an oil-driven African travel boom.
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Venezuela wins safety showdown
The US FAA’s decision to upgrade Venezuela to category 1 under its safety-assessment programme has handed president Hugo Chavez another reason to remind Latin America to take notice.
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Airlines and GDSs haggle over content
Disputes over withholding and sharing airfare content are once again pitting the Global Distribution Systems (GDSs) against the airlines and putting corporate travel managers in the middle.