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Competition regulator rejects Virgin Blue-ANZ Tasman pact
Australia's competition regulator is intending to reject the proposed tie-up between Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue on trans-Tasman services.
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XL selects Dublin Aerospace for heavy 737 work
Charter carrier XL Airways' German division has selected newly-established overhaul firm Dublin Aerospace to conduct base maintenance on Boeing 737-800 aircraft. The...
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NewsAir Berlin branches into entertainment industry
Air Berlin cites the high cost of in-flight entertainment licensing fees as one of the drivers behind its decision to team with German media company kick-media...
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Virgin Blue eyes single brand with new livery
The Virgin Blue group is set to unveil a new livery, which is expected to unify the group's four carriers under one brand.
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ANA to announce new low-cost carrier today
Japan's All Nippon Airways (ANA) is set to announce later today that it will set up a new low-cost carrier.
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Malaysia among airlines planning to offer iPads as IFE
Malaysia has revealed plans to introduce iPads to passengers within the next six months. The carrier, under the direction of senior general manager,...
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US regulators reject anti-trust for Delta and Virgin Blue
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has tentatively decided to deny the request of the Virgin Blue Group and Delta Air Lines for anti-trust immunity.
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Aeromar snaps up four Mexicana routes
Mexican regional carrier Aeromar is attempting to fill some of the void left by Grupo Mexicana by launching this week four new routes and adding capacity...
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Aeromexico rejects any possibility of taking over Mexicana
Aeromexico has stated it is not considering acquiring or investing in the parent company of Mexicana, its grounded archrival.
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Aer Lingus looks at potential for regional jets
Irish flag-carrier Aer Lingus is exploring the potential for introducing regional jets to its network to operate routes which do not justify the use of larger...
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Air France quiet on budget carrier consideration
Air France is declining to state whether it is considering a low-cost domestic operation, but points out that it is having to battle several competitive threats, particularly from high-speed rail.
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NewsGreat expectations
Long-haul carriers want to offer passengers a home theatre experience in flight. Are IFE&C stakeholders up to the challenge?
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iPad offers new choice for in-flight entertainment
TABLET COMPUTERS Will Horton Melbourne iPad offers new choice for in-flight entertainment APPLE'S iPad tablet has generated tremendous excitement...
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BA-Iberia group draws up 'wish list' of 12 other members
British Airways' and Iberia's new holding company has drawn up a list of a dozen carriers across a broad spectrum which could become future consolidation...
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NewsBenefits, risks and challenges as Airbus counts down to NEO decision
It is September and the final countdown has begun toward the Airbus decision whether to offer a re-engine the A320 family with Pratt & Whitney P1000G Geared Turbo Fan and the CFM International Leap-X.
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SIA names new CEO
Singapore Airlines (SIA) has appointed Goh Choon Phong to succeed Chew Choon Seng as CEO with effect from 1 January 2011. Goh, 47, is currently SIA's...
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NewsPICTURE: Delta taps Weber and Panasonic for refurbishment of 747s
Delta Air Lines has revealed details of its refurbishment strategy for 16 Boeing 747s, which entered the fleet through the carrier's merger with Northwest...
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NewsCSeries aims to be first with live 'black box' telemetry
Bombardier intends the CSeries to be the first airliner to provide "live black box" in-flight telemetry data when it enters service in 2013.
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China Express grounded by authorities after CRJ200 landing incident
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has ordered Chinese regional carrier China Express Airlines to suspend its operations following a landing...
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NewsBA passengers tried to halt 777 take-off after taxiing error
Two passengers attempted to stop a British Airways Boeing 777-200 from taking off from a Caribbean airport last September, after realising