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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf network carriers continue to aim high, despite threats
Amid turmoil the Gulf's 'big three' carriers remain committed to scaling up
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Virgin pitches late bid to upset IAG deal for BMI
Virgin Atlantic Airways is adamant that it is still in the race to take over UK carrier BMI after making another offer, which Lufthansa wants to discuss...
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NewsVirgin still aims for BMI despite preliminary LH/IAG deal
After International Airlines Group (IAG) announced today that it had agreed in principle with Lufthansa to take over British Midland International (BMI),...
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NewsIAG 3Q profits down a third
Operating profits at British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group fell a third to €363 million ($499 million) in the third quarter. Total...
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NewsIAG agrees preliminary deal to buy BMI
British Airways and Iberia parent International Airlines Group (IAG) has reached a deal in principle with Lufthansa to buy British Midland. In a short...
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Cranfield professor proposes action over toxic cabin air
A workshop held on Cranfield University's campus has reviewed measures to deal with contaminated cabin air has concluded that onboard contaminant detection systems are vital for the safety of aircraft, and work to eliminate the toxins from the cabin environment should be accelerated.
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Lufthansa reportedly close to selling BMI to IAG
Lufthansa is reportedly finalising the sale of British Midland International (BMI) to British Airways parent International Airlines Group (IAG).
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NewsIN FOCUS: Gulf airport development continues apace
The development of ever-larger home airports for the Gulf's major carriers continues
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Fuel bites into Singapore Airlines first half profits
Singapore Airlines is citing higher fuel costs as the prime factor for a sharp decline in group profitability in the first half, as operating profit fell...
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NewsLumexis advances fiber optics-based IFE for airlines
Lumexis in just over six months will add a seat-centric element to its fibre optic-based 'fiber-to-the-screen' in-flight entertainment system to provide...
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NewsVIDEO: Air Malta aims to seal union talks on cuts in next few weeks
Air Malta is entering the final process of negotiations with its unions over redundancies and chief executive Peter Davies expects talks to be finalised within the next few weeks.
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NewsScoot to launch services by mid-2012
Singapore Airlines' (SIA) new long-haul low-cost carrier Scoot will launch services by the first half of 2012. The carrier will start operations with...
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Flybe considers text and ash-warning benefits from weather satcom
UK carrier plans to offer in-flight communication as bonus from weather data installation
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Southwest progresses with Row 44 in-flight Wi-Fi installs
Southwest Airlines has fitted 105 Boeing 737-700s with Row 44's in-flight connectivity system and estimates the figure "will be well over 100" by year-end. The...
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NewsUSA lashes out at EU's green plans
House of Representatives passes bill banning nations carriers from participating in emissions trading scheme
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NewsMRO ASIA: MRO companies need to form partnership networks
In Asia as in other markets, independent maintenance companies are under pressure to build new alliances to retain their competitiveness
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NewsLufthansa Group close to selling BMI Regional
UK-based investors are near to an agreement to acquire UK carrier BMI Regional, a division of the mainline airline owned by Lufthansa Group. If a deal...
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NewsVIDEO: Aer Lingus chief sees multi-partner approach key in ownership
Aer Lingus chief executive Christoph Mueller believes it is key that any new ownership structure at the airline enables it to continue its multi-partnership approach.
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NewsComposite repairs raise US government monitor’s concerns
US Federal Aviation Administration regulators are taking action to address four safety-related concerns linked to the repair and maintenance of largely composite aircraft such as the Boeing 787, after the issues were highlighted by a US government monitor.
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JetBlue examines expanding legroom offering on E-190s from Boston
JetBlue Airways is considering expanding the number of seats in its "Even More Space" offering on its Embraer E-190s operating from Boston beginning in 2012....