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PICTURES: Extent of peripheral damage to Qantas A380 unclear
Evidence of damage to the upper surface of the wing of the Qantas Airbus A380 involved in an emergency landing in Singapore indicates a puncturing effect from high-speed debris during the event.
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NewsDelta flight attendants reject union representation
Flight attendants at Delta Air Lines have rejected union representation for a third time during the last ten years. Of the 18,760 employees casting...
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Turkish Airlines lists prospective new American, Asian routes
Turkish Airlines has listed several new destinations in the Americas and Asia which it hopes to pursue following the launch of flights to Washington this...
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Business briefs
Abu Dhabi investment holding company Waha Capital is to acquire a 20% stake in Netherlands-headquartered lessor AerCap in exchange for $105 million in cash, its 50% interest in AerVenture and a 40% interest in its 16-aircraft portfolio.
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A380 needs to carry more cargo: Cathay
The Airbus A380 may need to be able to carry more cargo if it is to become a viable option for a future Cathay Pacific Airways large-sized aircraft order.
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Cathay to only consider "substantial" order for large aircraft
Cathay Pacific Airways is still weighing its large passenger aircraft requirements, but it is likely to make a "substantial order" of 10-15 aircraft if it...
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Delta TechOps examines offering V2500 engine maintenance
Delta Air Line's maintenance division is evaluating expansion of its engine overhaul offerings to include services on the International Aero Engines IAE V2500s powering Airbus A320 narrowbodies and McDonnell Douglas MD-90s.
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NewsAirline Business at the World Air Forum 2010
The Airline Business team is in Cannes for the World Air Forum. Follow the debate as leading airline executives discuss the key issues and challenges facing the industry
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NewsUK regulator surprises Ryanair with Aer Lingus merger probe
Consumer regulators in the UK have put Ryanair on the defensive after opening an investigation into the Irish budget carrier's shareholding in Irish flag-carrier...
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Colombia’s AerOasis plans February 2011 launch with or without LAN
Colombian start-up AerOasis is pressing forward with its plans to launch operations early next year despite a decision by potential partner LAN to acquire...
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Delivery pause stalls 787 assembly line advance
Boeing's two-week hold on 787 shipments has overshadowed an even longer period of non-movement in the final assembly line, as the company works to address...
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Spirit to launch 11 domestic routes with new small city focus
Spirit Airlines has unveiled plans to launch 11 new non-stop routes and add three small communities to its network.
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NewsGulf Air strives to overcome gripes with regional fleet
Middle Eastern carrier Gulf Air admits that its experimentation with regional jets has thrown up difficulties with passenger perception as well as operational...
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NewsCrest Digital’s fl’air offers airlines new music download service
Crest Digital's in-flight entertainment (IFE) division fl'air entertainment is pressing forward with the launch of a new service that will give passengers...
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LAN to acquire Colombia's Aires
LAN has unveiled plans to acquire Colombian carrier Aires, only hours after it informed analysts of its plans to exercise its option to buy Colombian start-up...
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Pilots back BA chairman's criticism of airport security
UK pilots have backed British Airways chairman Martin Broughton after he criticised the heavy-handedness of airport security procedures in the country. Broughton...