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Pinnacle, Pilots At Odds Over Permanent Pay Cut
Air France revisits plans for Ivory Coast airline venture
Air France revisits plans for Ivory Coast airline partnership
A4A: US airlines earned $390 million in 2011 on 0.3% profit margin
Merpati Nusantara Airlines inks MOU for 40 ARJ21s
American pilots ask court to require negotiations
FAA proposes 1,500 flight hr. requirement for pilots
American pilots ask court to order negotiations
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American loses $234 million in January
Austrian Airlines CCO Bierwirth resigns
SIC Rejected Takeoff Rights
Austrian Airlines CCO Andreas Bierwirth resigns
Brussels Airlines restructures management
UTair, Turkish Airlines to codeshare
Iberia pilots confirm more strikes
Hainan Airlines considers 747-8 order
Iberia pilots plan 24 more days of strikes
United’s migration: A technical success, but customers felt the bumps in the road
United’s migration: a technical success, but customers felt the bumps in the road
Ryan Aviation
Air Canada faces March 12 strike by mechanics
New FAA law holds line on PFC cap
ATR 42/72s cleared for landing on non-tarmac runways in Russia
Air Canada mechanics to strike March 12
FAA proposes Colgan Air fine for crew rest duty violations
Saudi Airlines Cargo adds Asian flights
FAA projects slower rate of passenger growth
FAA to speed NextGen implementation to meet long-term demand
Airlines deal with an aging system as NextGen approaches
FAA forecasts slower rate of passenger growth
FAA to expedite NextGen implementation to meet long-term demand
Family "Kicked Off" Jet Blue flight
ICAO: Passenger traffic up 6.4% in 2011, to rise 4.5% annually going forward
AA Flight Attendant Freaks Out - Subdued by PAX
Malaysia Airlines unveils new A380 livery
Malaysia Airlines reveals new A380 livery
Air Berlin passenger boardings fall 4.1% in February
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ICAO: Passenger traffic up 6.4% in 2011; will rise 4.5% annually
Negotiations continue on fifth-freedom rights for AirBridgeCargo
United Details Schedule For Six 787s in 2012
Qantas ends premium carrier talks with Malaysia Airlines
FAA: US commercial aircraft fleet shrank in 2011
European aviation industry calls EU ETS situation ‘intolerable’
Qantas drops premium carrier talks with Malaysia Airlines
AviancaTaca triples net income in 2011
LAN Airlines makes first South America second generation biofuel flight
IATA lays out cargo initiatives
US uptick lends hope for cargo
IATA to work more closely with air cargo industry
Iberia strikes called off
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China ambassador calls it ‘reasonable’ to avoid Airbus aircraft orders to protest EU ETS
Must-read article on Deregulation
Volga-Dnepr seeks to buy Air Cargo Germany
IATA: Air cargo industry is under pressure
Flybe, Brussels Airlines sign wet-lease deal
IATA moves to a supply chain approach to boost air cargo safety
Boeing: Indian Airlines Should Raise Air Fares
FFDO impersonates Police Officer
JetBlue: No interest in Aer Lingus stake
IATA: Policy changes needed to help distressed Indian airlines
Hawaiian, flight attendants reach tentative accord
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JetBlue denies interest in Aer Lingus stake
American Eagle To Unveil Reorg Plan Next Week
Tempermental & Supercilious Agency strikes again
B767-224ER
FAA monitors system safety via 30 airports
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Analysts: Oil Prices, Aircraft Demand Will Crash
Lufthansa unlikely to buy out Brussels Airline this year
Hong Kong government endorses third runway
FAA issues type certificate for GE-powered 787-8
US Airways CEO: Merger with AA might make sense
US airlines protest Germany's eco-tax on flight tickets
US Airways: Merger with AA might make sense
Russian opposition to ETS delays Lufthansa Cargo’s traffic rights approval
India and China won't pay EU Scam Tax / Carbon Tax
FFDO Funding may get cut
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US airlines' on-time performance improves more than 7% in January
NextGen Breakeven Shifts To 2020, FAA Says
Bolivia’s BoA passenger traffic up 30.5% in 2011, to launch new routes
Cargolux unions against bigger control by Qatar Airways
Cargolux unions oppose bigger control by Qatar Airways
Airlines for America formally ends EU ETS lawsuit
Stored Airliners ( or, what aircraft are cheap now )
Management acquitted in Luxair crash case
Iberia pilots strike prompts another wave of flight cancellations
American asks bankruptcy court to reject labor contracts
Iberia pilots announce 30 days of more strikes
Luxair management acquitted in crash case
Obama taps Huerta for 5-year term as FAA head
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Greek recession keeps Aegean Airlines in the red for 2011
Lufthansa CEO calls for 'sidelining' EU ETS
Jumpseating on UAL
TAAG finalizes order for three 777s
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TAAG places firm order for three 777s
WestJet
UTair grounds ATR 72-200s after crash
Hainan Airlines 2011 profit drops 12.7% on fuel prices
Etihad reports 1Q revenue jump; plans first South American route
UTair grounds ATR 72-200s following crash
Airlines think they are merchandising, but UATP conference speakers beg to differ
IATA: February airline performance strong, outlook still fragile
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Southwest aims to win more business passengers
Airlines think they are merchandising, but UATP conference speakers beg to differ
Star CEO: Tough airline economic environment also hard on alliances
Southwest wants to win more business passengers
ALTA: Latin American airport infrastructure not keeping up
FAA monitors system safety via 30 airports
Hong Kong’s third runway gains key endorsement
Indonesia’s Mandala resumes operations
Southwest nears mechanic integration agreement
Lufthansa’s Air Dolomiti CEO: ‘Every euro has to be calculated’
San Miguel invests $500 million in Philippine Airlines
Norwegian passenger traffic up 18% in March
Row 44 leverages passenger devices in new offering
Egyptair Rebuilds Following Political Turmoil
India expected to clear foreign airline investment
Virgin Australia invests $8 million in Perth-based Skywest
India expected to approve foreign airline investment
Malaysia Airlines shifts stance on A380 child-free zones
Silver Airways takes delivery of fourth Saab 340Bplus
$790.00 per month for unlimited travel
Chinese carriers in red despite passenger traffic increases
Air cargo industry warns of costs from Frankfurt night-flight ban
Chinese carriers post losses despite passenger traffic increases
Lufthansa Group 1Q passenger traffic up 4.8%
End Ex-Im Support For Lessors, Delta Chief Says
TIACA warns of costs from Frankfurt night-flight ban
Air India to get $5.8 billion boost; decision on foreign airline investment postponed
Best jobs of 2012
Helen Davey: Cracks in the Cover-up
Air India will get $5.8 billion; postpones decision on foreign airline investment
Volga-Dnepr acquires Air Cargo Germany
Cologne faces night-flight ban for passenger aircraft
Saab wins contract extension for A320 ailerons
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Cologne/Bonn facing night-flight ban for passenger aircraft
Porter Airlines operates Q400 biofuel flight
What Datalex and Delta Air Lines learned in reshaping the carrier’s retail strategy
AA Employees-->USAir ???
United Continental CFO departs for Apple
United Continental CFO joins Apple
Bangkok runway expansion faces obstacles
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Bankrupt American reports $1.7 billion 1Q net loss
Alaska Air Group 1Q earnings down 45%, sees ‘solid’ demand
Hawaiian flight attendants ratify agreement
Air Canada, pilots to return to negotiations
US Airways, American unions join to push for merger
Indonesia’s Mandala relaunches international services
Air Canada, pilots will return to negotiations
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Pakistan orders new safety checks after Bhoja 737 crash
CAAC expected to approve launch of Ningxia Cargo Airlines
Indonesia’s Mandala restarts international services
US Airways, American unions agree to push for merger
Court hearings on American’s labor contracts kick off
American CEO deflects US Airways’ merger interest
BAA agrees to sale of Edinburgh Airport
BAA agrees to sell Edinburgh Airport
Iberia pilots to bear brunt of cost-cutting measures
Delta to align headcount with reduced capacity
US Airways posts 1Q profit; touts possible synergies from AA merger
United Continental sinks to $448 million 1Q loss
Austrian, pilots reach tentative accord over wages
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United Continental reports steep 1Q loss, cites systems integration costs
JetBlue 1Q profit surges to $30 million
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Spanish government steps in to end Iberia pilots’ dispute
South Korea’s international passenger traffic up 12.4%
American streamlines management, cuts jobs
SITA: Mishandled baggage problem improved dramatically at airports worldwide
BAA to sell Edinburgh Airport for $1.3 billion
IATA calls for Bangkok Suvarnabhumi expansion
SkyWest narrows 1Q loss
SkyWest reduces 1Q loss
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Pax pants tell all..
Monarch Airlines to establish bmibaby base
AviancaTaca reports 1Q traffic up 16%
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Hainan Airlines’ 1Q net profit dips 35.7%
Get ready for TSA Enhanced security: Drop Trou Please
Okay Airways plans regional airline, fleet expansion
ATW Announces First Annual Eco-Aviation Award Winners
Southwest, United clash over adding international flights at Houston Hobby
Okay Airways plans to launch regional airline, fleet expansion
Reports: SSJ100 missing, feared crashed in Indonesia
Singapore Airlines fiscal-year profit sinks 69%
A4A: US airlines report 1Q loss of $1.73 billion, down 74%
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FAA awards RPN development contract
FAA proposes $445,125 civil penalty against Horizon Air
Malaysia Airlines’ first A380 ready for pre-delivery tests
Garuda, China Airlines ink cooperation
FAA proposes $210,000 civil penalty against Alaska Airlines
LAN’s April passenger traffic up nearly 14%, cargo capacity falls 5.8%
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EU airlines say new flight time rules do not erode safety
EU: Chinese, Indian airlines not complying with ETS
EU airlines: New flight time rules are safe
Smaller American work groups ratify new labor contracts
JetBlue, Turkish form interline agreement
Republic agrees to operate Q400s under United Express brand
Airline Briefs
Merpati chief replaced; pilots threaten strike
Delta cuts capacity on transatlantic routes
United Continental pilots consider strike action
New Ivory Coast airline to launch in July
Pinnacle’s DIP loan from Delta approved
Bankruptcy court approves Delta DIP loan to Pinnacle
New airline in Ivory Coast to launch in July
United Continental pilots call for strike action
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FAA approves blended winglets for 767BCF
Delta trims capacity on transatlantic routes
Air China launches business jet subsidiary Beijing Airlines
FAA proposes $395,850 civil penalty against US Airways
AviancaTaca reports 1Q profit of $34.9 million
Air India pilot strike overshadows 787 delivery
Swedish Skyways Express ceases operations
SuperJet International: SSJ100 crash ‘does not alter our belief in the aircraft or its safety’
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Southwest to sublease all 88 AirTran 717s aircraft to Delta
American Eagle CEO: Divestiture likely after AMR Ch. 11 process concludes
European airline leaders criticize EU lethargy
AEA calls for urgent action on Single European Sky
Grandstar Cargo to be liquidated
European airlines fire broadside over emissions plan
Air China to launch new airline with Inner Mongolian government
EIA process begins for Hong Kong’s third runway
Malaysia Airlines takes delivery of first A380
S7 Airlines receives new 737-800
Russian airlines passenger traffic up 19.8%
American CEO: Labor concessions needed ‘immediately’
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Sabre, American antitrust trial date set for October
Panalpina cautiously optimistic about airfreight market
Looking for a part time job that allows Travel Benefits
US, EU mutually recognize each other’s air cargo security regimes
Dana Air MD-80 crashes in Lagos; Allied Air 727 crashes in Accra
Turkish Airlines will not invest in LOT Polish Airlines
Delta cleared to buy 4.17% stake in Aeromexico
Mediated negotiations between American, flight attendants break down
Drunk grandma forces back New Zealand flight
Russia’s Yamal Airlines takes delivery of L-410
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Greece’s Astra Airlines increases routes in Russia
Cargo News
Air India to hire more pilots as strike continues
HKG third runway’s environmental impact assessment underway
Airports of Thailand negotiating with airlines to return to Don Mueang
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747-8 first passenger flight photos & video...
American, pilots to continue mediated negotiations
Alligator Airways remains suspended by CASA
SriLankan Airlines to join oneworld
IATA: European loss forecast almost doubles; next months critical
China Cargo Airlines to join SkyTeam Cargo
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China ready to impound EU planes in CO2 dispute
Allegiant to begin Hawaii services with ETOPS
Alaska reaches tentative accord with ramp workers
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Cabin Wemac's on Airlines....
Air China to increase annual capacity by 10%
EasyJet founder targets Africa for new airline venture
US Airways CEO: Standalone American suffers from ‘structural weakness’
Singapore Airlines A330 simulator order in new CAE contracts
TAAG Angola Airlines eyes new US, Europe services
Indonesia’s Mandala adds Bangkok flights
Turkish to dispose of 49% stake in B&H Airlines
Residents reject third runway at Munich
Air Transat, flight attendants reach accord on wages
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India airlines lower fares after government reprimand
US DOE calls for biofuels research applicants
JetBlue A320s use RNP approaches at New York JFK
Cameron’s comments may signal government U-turn on LHR third runway
Shenzhen to dispose of 51% stake in Henan Airlines
Oman Air reports surge in passenger, cargo
Russia’s KrasAvia takes delivery of its first L-410
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Copa, Avianca-Taca join Star Alliance
Ruling on American’s labor contracts postponed one week
LAN/TAM complete merger under LATAM Airlines Group
Airlines identify their top IT priorities
Southwest mechanics ratify integration agreement
ATR 42-600 receives EASA certification
Russia’s S7 Airlines eyes all narrowbody fleet
Air Pacific earns $11.4 million fiscal-year profit
Shandong Airlines to buy two CRJ700s
It’s official: American Airlines will seek off-the-shelf passenger services system
NATS/IAA FAB delivers above expectation savings in 2011
It’s official: American Airlines will seek off-the-shelf passenger services system
American’s unions show new interest in reaching agreements
Is now a good time to go to US Airways?
AviancaTaca says merger delivering higher than expected synergies
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American pilots’ leadership votes to accept tentative agreement
Air India pilots unrest escalates
Czech Airlines’ 2011 deficit triples
Middle East Airlines joins SkyTeam
LH471 "Gross Navigational Error
Europe’s regional airlines feel the pinch
Third Munich runway rejected by voters
Cambodia Airports reports rising passenger traffic
Boeing expects strong demand for new planes (article)
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AerCap, AerDragon to acquire five A330s for Singapore Airlines
Gogo names Delta first international connectivity partner
Man accused of impersonating airline employee
747 High Temp Ops.
AI pilots strike off, but dispute simmers
China Express Airlines confirms order for six CRJ900s, plus five options
SSJ100 crash report imminent
FL 180/Usable Altitude
American CEO says time has come to explore mergers
CALC signs MOU for 36 A320s
China’s Juneyao Airlines selects CFM56-5B to power A321s
ATR gains orders from airlines, leasing companies
SkyWest forges $4.2 billion agreement for 100 MRJs
Air France finalizes framework agreements with ground staff, pilots, and cabin crew
Boeing: 460k new pilots, 601k technicians needed by 2031
Middle East Airlines agrees to order 10 neos
EC launches smartphone app to keep passengers up to speed on rights, entitlements
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Nigerian authorities: Dana Air MD-83 suffered dual engine failure
Officials confirm Suvarnabhumi will get a third runway
United flight attendants ratify labor agreement
Europe’s network airlines forecast €1.5b EBIT loss in 2012
United Airlines jet plunges 20,000ft
Airlines slam UK document on hub capacity
FAA proposes $987,500 in civil penalties against Delta
Hawaiian to launch regional turboprop operation
American ‘gaining altitude’; posts 2Q profit before special costs
United reaches tentative agreement with flight attendants
Alaska Airlines ramp workers ratify new contract
FAA proposes $13.57 million civil penalty against Boeing
Comair - Closing the doors?
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Ethiopian Airlines orders an additional 777
American Airlines outside flying
Japan Airlines to launch IPO
TSA to add flight attendants to KCM initiative
Beverages for Airline Buffs?
JetBlue doubles 2Q net income, maintenance costs
Hainan, Ghana’s Africa World Airlines to launch JV
US Airways Diverts to AFB - Fuel Emergency
Delta posts 2Q loss of $168 million
Malaysia Airlines’ interline revenues to increase $100 million
Falcon Air
United 2Q net profit down 37%
BAA loses latest appeal over Stansted sale
Alaska Airlines 2Q revenues bolstered by strong demand
Colgan Shutting Down???
Delta regional subsidiary Comair to cease operations from end September
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787 GEnx engine to be torn down after runway fire
Allegiant to add 19 used A319s to growing fleet
Counter to countering luggage.
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Arbitrator imposes new labor accord on ‘angry’ Air Canada pilots
Venezuela’s Conviasa Airlines to buy up to 20 Embraer E-190s
Bahrain Air reports 57% increase in 2Q passenger traffic
BAA loses latest appeal over London Stansted sale
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi completes first phase of eastern runway repairs
Uruguay government aids stranded Pluna passengers
Gogo to triple United’s onboard connectivity speed
Allegiant doubles its 2Q income to $25.2 million
SkyWest reaches deal with Delta to add 34 newer CRJs, retire 66 older CRJs
NTSB, FAA investigate regional jet close-call at Washington National
Russian airline market grows 17% in 1H
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American commits to three more 777-300ERs
United preparing to launch 787 in North America; reaches initial accord with pilots
SWA computer glitch charges 20X for tix
Ethiopian to become first non-Japanese airline to receive 787 next week
Delta Air Lines Customer Service
CAD freezes Hong Kong Airlines’ fleet expansion plans
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White paper lists AA-US merger competition concerns
US regional operator SkyWest earns $17 million 2Q net profit
Asia-Pacific carriers see passenger uptick; cargo weak
American pilots reject labor proposal
Alaska 539
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Mexican carriers see 1H passenger volumes increase
Lufthansa flight attendants consider possible strike action
Carriers jostle for underperforming Delta Haneda slot
FAA proposes $681,200 civil penalty against Federal Express
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AIA calls budget sequestration cuts a ‘political meat cleaver’
Malaysia Airlines narrows 2Q loss to $109 million
United, IAM workers to expedite labor negotiations
Ethiopian becomes third airline to take delivery of 787
United headquarters to occupy 25% of Willis Tower
787 shown in United livery ahead of delivery
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FAA cracks down on third-party seat belt extenders
Vietnam Airlines downgrades yearly profit forecast
Agency review finds errors in United pension payments
Lufthansa, flight attendants delay strike decision until next week
AviancaTaca triples 2Q net profit to $4.8 million
Pilots vote to support Air France efficiency plan
Continental Micronesia flight attendants ratify labor agreement
AirAsia X reports 2Q passenger traffic up 29%
Lufthansa Cargo 777F delivery to begin in fall 2013
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Hainan Airlines plans to launch Fuzhou Airlines
American flight attendants ratify new labor accord
BAA agrees to sell Stansted Airport, drops appeals
Qatar Holding buys 20% stake in BAA
California, NY organizations join forces on NextGen
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CDI Cargo Airlines launches operations
United joins SAFUG biofuel group
US drought prompts calls for biofuel mandate waiver
Gatwick calls on CAA to deregulate UK market
Judge grants AA’s motion to dismiss Travelport’s antitrust counterclaims
United 787 completes pre-delivery test flight
JetBlue fined $90,000 for DOT consumer rule violation
United details 787 routes
Lufthansa flight attendants delay strike decision until Tuesday
Japan Airlines revamps 777-300ER cabins
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Allegiant Air’s pilots unionize, join Teamsters
Singapore Airlines to invest over $16 million to revamp airport lounges
Colorado Flight Attendant retires from United after 63 years
Horizon Air opens three Northwest crew bases
China Eastern buys 20% stake in China United
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FAA group to study inflight PED use
American earns $135 million net profit for July
Lufthansa flight attendants could strike from Wednesday
Lufthansa Flight Attendants strike updates ( read this if booked on Lufthansa )
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A4A: US airlines lose $1.07 billion in 1H
Aerolíneas Argentinas becomes SkyTeam’s first South American member
Heathrow’s third runway argument heats up
Cargo News
IATA: July passenger, freight traffic slows further
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Aeromexico, Delta to build joint MRO facility in Mexico
AAPA: International traffic grows; airfreight markets remain depressed
Nominations open for ATW Airline Industry Awards
Turkish Airlines returns to profit in 1H
London runway argument flares up
London Gatwick welcomes Stansted sale, calls on CAA to deregulate UK market
Qatar Holding buys 20% stake in BAA
Hainan Airlines’ net income down 25% in 1H
tsa testing drinks inside security?
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Condor launches first BoardConnect IFE passenger flight
Nigeria lifts Dana Air ban following June 3 crash
American, Travelport seek stay to pursue new round of mediation, but Sabre balks
American, Travelport seek stay to pursue new round of mediation, but Sabre balks
Caribbean Airlines continues fleet expansion
Volaris to launch international cargo service
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CAAC eases CRS regulations, opens up GDS competition
CAAS targets Center of Excellence role for Singapore in ATM
Russian An-28 crashes on Kamchatka, killing 10
CEO: Airbus to strengthen local plants in company reorganization
IATA: Global economic slowdown puts crunch on airlines
American bringing in ExpressJet
SkyWest to operate CRJs for American Eagle
Emirates and American in talks for partnership
Authorities bust JFK Airport mini-bottle thieves...
LATAM’s passenger traffic up 9.1% but cargo slips 1.2% in August
ACG Air Cargo Germany to acquire two 747-400ERFs
India allows foreign airline investment
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Delta to maintain capacity while cutting fleet size
Etihad to tap into South American market
FedEx fiscal 1Q net profit falls 1%
Japan Airlines relists on the Tokyo Stock Exchange
Load factors drop on Sino-Japan routes as political tension escalates
Albaugh: African airlines must consolidate
American to notify 11,000 workers of possible layoffs
Japanese company to pay $2.3 million air cargo price fixing penalty to US
Panasonic wins $400m IFE contract from Singapore Airlines
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American says disruptive pilots causing flight delays, cancellations
FAA unveils Florida NextGen initiative
American to close DFW MRO base by April
Assesing the difference in profitability betwen freighter and belly cargo operations
United Airlines closes Guam contact center, outsources local cargo
Ethiopian Airlines receives first 777F
CSA Czech Airlines to receive government restructuring loan
MEPs urge Commission to fortify passenger rights