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US Senate passes bill exempting US airlines from participating in EU ETS
Nominations open for ATW Airline Industry Awards
JetBlue firms MOU for ViaSat ka-band Wi-Fi
GE, NASA examine cloud computing potential for ATM
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Europe calls for consultations in Airbus-Boeing WTO dispute
Thank You American 1794
EU seeks $12 billion annual sanctions against US for alleged Boeing subsidies
US Airways flight attendants reject proposed labor agreement
Conviasa takes delivery of first E-190
US FAA proposes $400,000 civil penalty against Atlantic Southeast
EU wants to protect European airlines
Philippine Airlines orders 10 more A330s
IATA sees airline profitability prospects improve for 2012
RAK signs ARINC for passenger processing, airport operational systems
Allegiant forms JV to offer mobile technology services
American Airlines Seats Unbolt Inflight
EASA proposes new EU-wide pilot fatigue rules
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Dubai to expand cargo facilities
FAA to provide $8.1 million grant to upgrade Puerto Rican airport
FAA unveils NextGen initiative at Florida airports
RAK signs ARINC for passenger processing and airport operational systems
Russia’s Transaero leases Tu-204 freighters
China Airlines joins SkyTeam Cargo
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Air New Zealand adds capacity to California
Saudi’s Nasair undergoes fleet expansion
American focuses on potential seat clamp fault in 757s
American cancels more flights to do more 757 seat work
Ethiopian Airlines takes delivery of second 787
Reports: Pegasus Airlines eyes possible IPO, 100 single-aisle aircraft order
Any ideas about the DAL/Alaska rumor?
A broken-down airline for a broken-down nation
Airlines & Cellphones again
Nasair eyes further tie-ups after inking Etihad codeshare
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American Eagle pilots ratify restructuring agreement
Troubled American backed by oneworld partners
Russian regional KrasAvia launches L-410 flights
UAE and UK to cooperate on accident, incident investigations
US Airways flight attendants to take strike vote
Alaska Airlines places $5 billion 737, MAX order
Luxembourg’s Strategic Airlines suspends operations
American continues to face operational problems, reduces flight schedule
Owner to sell Armavia Airlines
AviancaTaca to unify brand name
‘Business as usual’ following SAA board resignations
WestJet names new regional airline Encore
New EU chemicals rules pose threat to airlines: AEA
American reinforcing seats on 49 Boeing 767s
Gulf Air bailout may include radical restructuring
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Pinnacle, flight attendants reach tentative accord
UK airports to drop BAA name
Hainan Airlines to invest more than $159 million in Fuzhou subsidiary
As trial nears, AA expects to have new agreement with Sabre by year end
BA's first A380s to ply short-haul routes to train crews
Gatwick to assess second runway options
As trial nears, AA says it expects to have new agreement with Sabre by year’s end
EU bans Syrian airlines from its airports
CEO Kotil: Turkish Airlines must double in size by 2020
American Airlines to add 1,500 new flight attendants
IATA airlines vote for new distribution model
LATAM’s passenger traffic up 8.9% in September, cargo traffic down 2.7%
AAPA chief denounces ‘mistrusted traveler’ security mindset
TIACA enhances ties to ICAO; air cargo prospects remain uncertain
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TSA firing or suspending 44 Newark International employees
United seeks to avoid liability for damages in 9/11 lawsuit
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American to launch new international routes in 2013
Delta nearly doubles 3Q profit; expects refinery to breakeven by 4Q
European Court of Justice upholds ruling on delayed passenger compensation
UK CAA chooses easyJet over Virgin Atlantic for Moscow service
Allegiant 3Q profit rises 78%
United Continental Holdings 3Q net income down 99% on integration costs
Canadian competition authorities approve Air Canada-United JV minus 14 routes
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Alaska Air Group records strong 3Q; readies to announce three new markets
FAA proposes $354,500 civil penalty against US Airways
Austrian Airlines to replace Fokker fleet
AAPA chief warns EU ETS agreement will be difficult
Boeing, AA, FAA collaborate on 737 ecoDemonstrator
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IATA unveils the foundation standard for a ‘Dynamic Airline Shopping’ API
Singapore Airlines to take 10% Virgin Australia stake
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American, Sabre end dispute
ANA’s fiscal 1H net profit increases 62%
IATA’s 'New Distribution Capability' envisions a ‘Dynamic Airline Shopping’ API
WestJet regional subsidiary to be headquartered in Calgary
Atlas Air Worldwide boosts 3Q net income 20% despite weak air cargo market
Singapore Airlines fiscal 1H net profit down 30%
Ethiopian Airlines to lease three 787s from ILFC
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Airlines begin assessing financial impact of Hurricane Sandy
Greek ATCs call for 3 hr. strike Tuesday
United 787 makes inaugural flight
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Horizon, pilots reach tentative labor agreement
Ruling awards back pay to Edwards AFB/Palmdale Boeing employees
Pinnacle’s flight attendants ratify labor agreement
Russian airline market grows 15.2% in 9 months
Xiamen Airlines to formally join SkyTeam Nov. 21
SkyWest reports $20.9 million 3Q net income
AAPA chief sees pivotal year despite cargo slump
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Report: Russia, Cuba to establish joint airline
Delta relocates Latin American headquarters to São Paulo
AAPA, IATA chiefs target policies that hurt Asia-Pacific growth
China Express Airlines eyes international expansion
US FAA, NTSB to partner on safety initiatives
Reports: Government may try to privatize CSA Czech Airlines
Northern Ireland scraps APD for long-haul passengers
American, pilots reach agreement
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Industry welcomes ETS developments, but EU airlines subdued
UniCal has a POS TA.
Continental, United pilots reach collective bargaining agreement
Settlement calls for AA, Sabre to negotiate for new PSS
Azerbaijan Airlines to acquire six E-Jets
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Settlement calls for AA, Sabre to negotiate for new PSS
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Infrastructure shortcomings threaten Latin American carriers’ fast growth
Pilot supply a key long-term challenge for regional airlines
IATA’s Tyler: ETS delay ‘puts pressure’ on airlines to find common voice
CSA Czech Airlines reaches agreement with aircrew
ILFC delivers final 737-800s to AA
Qatar exits 35% stake in Cargolux
US Airways flight attendants vote for strike authorization
AviancaTaca posts 3Q $55.6 million net profit
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Judge dismisses 9/11 suit against United
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United to get pilot scope-clause expansions
Emirates A350-1000 Order 'In Limbo'
Air Algerie inks MOU with six Arab airlines
ATR's Singapore pilot training center gets EASA certification
United...
Tibet Airlines takes delivery of first Tianjin FALC A319
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China Eastern relaunches China United
Saab forms commercial aerostructures JV in India
BTC takes airline fee fight to White House
Obama signs bill enabling US airlines to skirt EU ETS
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Turkish Airlines mulls lease options for aircraft funding
Shenzhen Airlines joins Star Alliance
Court clears Continental of criminal blame for Concorde crash
Malaysia Airlines reports improved 3Q performance
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American Airlines asks for extension from bankruptcy court
CEOs: Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines discuss stronger partnership
The "PA" announcement.
Airbus A320 sharklet receives EASA certification
Singapore Airlines confirms Virgin Atlantic share sale talks
Southwest Airlines to consolidate AirTran call centers
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Star Alliance’s AviancaTaca ready to fill gap for departing TAM
Chinese couriers looking to launch cargo airlines
FAA orders Boeing 787 inspections, cites fuel leak risk
EASA certifies ATR Singapore flight training facility
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United 787 diverts due to mechanical issue
Reports: China Southern Airlines to buy 10 Airbus A330-300s
A4A launches campaign for US airline policy
Munich Airport expects slow growth as German airlines maintain capacity discipline
Delta Air Lines orders 40 Bombardier CRJ900s valued at $1.85 billion
India’s passenger traffic falls 16% in October
Hong Kong Airlines may switch A380 order for A330s
California sues Delta Air Lines over smartphone app
IATA forecasts 3.6 billion global airline passengers by 2016
ACI Europe: EU passenger traffic is in a recession
Chinese company to buy ILFC
CEO: Brussels Airlines targets €110 million cost reduction
Russia’s Kuban Airlines to cease operations
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A look back at 2012: Airlines strive to break the hold of ‘commoditization’
European airlines urge MEPs to increase ground handling competition
Etihad Airways in Kingfisher Airlines negotiations
CEO: Turkish Airlines’ African network expands
Southwest Airlines makes executive changes
American Airlines takes delivery of first Boeing 777-300ER
Austrian Airlines to cut 150 administrative jobs
AviancaTaca orders 15 ATR 72-600s
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ALTA denounces 150% Curacao Airport tax hike
CEO: Ethiopian Airlines considers new routes, JV in Zambia
IATA improves 2012, 2013 airline profit outlooks
SkyWest firms order for 100 MRJs
LOT Polish Airlines dismisses CEO
Russia’s Kuban Airlines loses AOC
LOT Polish Airlines launches first 787 service
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United Continental Holdings makes leadership changes
Qatar considers CSA Czech Airlines privatization prospects
UA Passes TA
Monarch Airlines seeks 45 new aircraft
United, Continental pilots ratify contract
American Airlines to launch new Latin American flights in 2013
Darwin Airline taps Belle Air partnership to launch new routes
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LOT Polish Airlines phasing out Boeing 737s, 767s
Skymark Airlines signs $1billion order for Trent 900s
Pegasus Airlines orders up to 100 A320neos
Malaysia Airlines orders 36 ATR 72-600s for regional subsidiaries
Air Canada’s new leisure airline rouge unveils routes
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Three Boeing 787s have had electrical issues
Boeing, Embraer to collaborate on runway safety
Yakutia Airline takes delivery of first SSJ100
FedEx Express orders four Boeing 767 freighters
Jordanian charter Petra Airlines to start scheduled services
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CEO: Turkish Airlines grows network, but limits to 300 destinations
Spring Airlines expands Hong Kong services
Fuji Dream Airlines orders two more E-175s
Bankruptcy court approves American Airlines’ new contract with pilots
North American carrier to buy up to 30 CSeries
Luxembourg takes over 35% Cargolux stake from Qatar Airways
Allegiant to purchase nine ex-Iberia Airbus A320 aircraft
Tampa Cargo takes delivery of first Airbus A330-200F
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TAAG Angola Airlines to strengthen network, cut staff
2012: Airlines strive to break the hold of ‘commoditization’
Uruguay implements nationwide IP controller-pilot communications
Allegiant Air parent scrubs deal for Cebu A320s
United cites Sandy impact; sees uptick in advance bookings
FRAMak implements large-scale free routing in Maastricht, Karlsruhe
AMR pilots’ union board approves merger framework MOU
2012 safest year ever for IATA airlines
Huerta confirmed as FAA administrator
FAA issues new Boeing737 Classic airworthiness directive
UPS introduces heavyweight airfreight express service
FAA, aerospace companies face new sequestration deadline
China Eastern Airlines to consolidate cargo business
Etihad boosts passenger numbers by 22% in 2012
ALTA blasts Curacao Airport fee increases
Moscow Sheremetyevo bans Ukrainian AeroSvit Airlines
Report: American Airlines improves terms on Airbus A320 order
Pinnacle Airlines to divest 140 CRJ200s, operate 81 CRJ900s
Change ahead for American Airlines livery
GE Aviation establishes JV with components supplier SeaCast
United Airlines begins international Boeing 787 service
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Xiamen Airlines’ operating profit jumped 17% in 2012
American CEO: US Airways merger decision just weeks away
Iberia pilots open negotiations
Tortug’ Air seeks US DOT permission for Fort Lauderdale service
Hawaiian Airlines commits to 16 A321neos
Estonian pilots call off Jan. 7 strike
US Airways pilots back proposed American merger framework
Alaska International Hercules
Menzies pulls out of Chicago cargo handling operations
Tampa Cargo to launch first Latin America A330-200F service
CAAC delays 787 certification in China
Vision Airlines Has Airplane Seized
Virgin Atlantic appoints American Airlines exec as CEO
Air Malta, pilots face industrial dispute
FAA proposes $275,000 civil penalty against Pinnacle Airlines
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Turkish Airlines wet leases A330-200s
Middle East Airlines firms up order for 10 A320neos
IATA reports positive passenger, cargo growth in November
Horizon pilots ratify labor agreement
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flight search sites for commuting/non-reving?
Boeing ramps 777 build rate to 100 annually
Kingfisher Airlines’ aircraft to be impounded
Singapore Airlines finalizes A380, A350 XWB order
Singapore Airlines upgrades 777-200ERs
FAA proposes $633,000 in civil penalties against Trans States Airlines
Boeing develops RNP AR procedures for Xiamen Airlines
LOT Polish Airlines plans to cut fleet, jobs
Illinois RTA sues United, American Airlines for operating ‘sham’ offices
Hainan Airlines pursues international deals
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Turkish Airlines in talks with Airbus, Boeing
Pinnacle Airlines pilots ratify bankruptcy restructuring contract
American loses $1.9 billion in 2012 but profitable on operating basis
Finnair denies Vehviläinen is leaving the airline
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Tunisia’s Syphax Airlines commits to six new A320s
American Airlines unveils new livery
American Airlines selects Gogo for A320s, 737s
A 787 blog
UAL Flight diverted to TEB?
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Delta 4Q profit takes hit from Hurricane Sandy
United Airlines invests in MRO at Newark
Southwest Airlines sells early boarding for $40 at airport gates
European airlines: New flight time rules pose no safety threat
Air Asia chief calls for A330neo
EASA accuses unions of ‘disinformation’ on flight time rules debate
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Southwest earns 40th straight annual profit in 2012
Hainan Airlines hit by Boeing 787 delivery delays
IAC: Red Wings Tu-204 crash caused by landing gear control failure
Alaska Air Group profit up 29% in 2012
US Airways, flight attendants reach merger pact
European bodies launch plan to tackle runway excursions
Two United Airlines 777s clip wingtips at Washington Dulles Airport
Yakutia Airline SSJ100 launches first flight to Russia’s Far East
Pinnacle Airlines relocates headquarters
Airlines join protest against Curacao Airport fee increases
Hawaiian Airlines pilots ratify terms covering A321neos
Ryanair fiscal 3Q profit up 21%, raises profit forecast
JetBlue Airways 2012 net profit up 49%
Lightning strike caused Turkish Airlines A321 engine fire
Air France launches new regional airline HOP!
Hawaiian Airlines reports strong 2012 earnings
United Airlines launches Ku-band Wi-Fi on 747
China Southern Airlines stalls JV talks with Air China
AAPA passenger traffic up 7% in 2012
IATA: 2012 passenger traffic up 5.3%, cargo down 1.5%
Allegiant Air 2012 net income jumps 59.1%
Virgin Australia gets ACCC go-ahead to buy Skywest
Turkish Airlines orders five more A330-300s
If you're gonna nap do it while the other pilot is in the cockpit
Mythbusters show how most airlines board inefficiently
ECJ: Ryanair must compensate passengers stranded by ash cloud
Ghana authorities meet with Delta Air Lines over complaints
Carpatair ATR overruns runway at Rome Fiumicino Airport
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants reach tentative agreement
Thomas Cook to reorganize three of its airlines
Russia’s Yakutia Airline takes delivery of first Q400
Airlines contend with big jump in Mumbai airport charges
LOT Polish Airlines reappoints Mikosz as new CEO
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American, US Airways reportedly close to merger agreement
Boeing, SilkAir ink pilot training agreement
EASA certifies the Trent XWB engine
UK government urged to rethink passenger duty
FAA allows Boeing to conduct 787 test flights
American Eagle pilots object to aircraft purchase agreement
Technical problems found during SSJ 100 operations
Cargolux details its 2013-17 business plan
Delta, JFK IAT announce additional terminal expansion
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EASA publishes third edition of European Aviation Safety Plan
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ATW announces 2013 Airline Achievement Award winners
Cargolux in talks to delay its 747-8Fs
Horizon Air passenger service agents ratify contract
Russian airlines to be allowed to hire foreign pilots
Ukraine’s South Airlines grounded after fatal Donetsk crash
American, US Airways aim for 3Q completion of merger
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Farelogix creates ‘Airline Commerce Gateway’
SkyWest swings to profit in 2012
Norwegian Airlines triples full-year net profits
Exasperated airlines draw up blueprint for Single European Sky
Xiamen Airlines plans rapid expansion
Korean Airlines mulls CSA Czech stake
Virgin mulls SkyTeam membership after Delta deal
Malaysia Airlines firms orders for 20 ATR 72-600s
Spirit Airlines increases net profit 42.1% in 2012
Lao Central Airlines takes delivery of first SSJ100
SESAR calls for RPAS demonstration proposals
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Boeing engineers, technical workers split on contract offer
ICAO calls for fundamental re-think on sovereignty in ATM
Bombardier at ‘turning point’ after Fiscal 2012 profits fall
Sequester cuts could force FAA to reduce ATC services
US airlines profitable for third straight year; margin just 0.1%
United Airlines removes 787 from schedule through June 5
FAA warns sequestration will lead to long flight delays by April
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Boeing proposes 787 battery fix to FAA
ELFAA carriers break through 200 million passenger mark in 2012
Kirby, Goulet to lead US Airways-American merger planning
Lessor Avolon predicts gradual transition to re-engined narrowbodies
Spinetta: Delta’s Virgin stake to boost SkyTeam’s transatlantic JV
Hainan Airlines to launch Urumqi subsidiary
Air France-KLM cargo losses deepen to €222 million
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Paraguay struggles to fill in vacant skies
US Airways, American tout merger benefits to Congress
BTC: US Airways-AA merger would bolster ‘anti-competitive’ NDC project
FAA administrator: No timetable for 787 decision
BTC says US Airways-AA merger would bolster ‘anti-competitive’ NDC project
House Republicans question FAA’s sequester warnings
Europe extends scope of passenger compensation
NATCA chief condemns FAA budget cuts
A4A pushes US government to ease tax burden on airlines
IATA: 2012 Western-built jet accident rate lowest in history
AEI launches CRJ100/200 freighter conversion program
Brazil strikes $7 million cargo case settlement with Air France-KLM
US Airways flight attendants ratify new contract, support merger
American Airlines to start Miami-San Diego flights, add Mexico routes
Hawaiian Airlines flight attendants ratify labor contract covering A321neos
Perth-based Skywest Airlines reports 1H net loss
Austrian Airlines to join ANA-Lufthansa JV
Condor Airlines to reestablish Munich flights
Turkish Airlines denies breaking off talks with Airbus
ILFC, American reach sale/leaseback deal on 16 Boeing aircraft
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Old Airline Pay Scales
Hainan Airlines to launch Heilongjiang subsidiary
Boeing to move quickly to get 787s flying if FAA approves fix
Korean Air submits bid for 44% stake in Czech Airlines
New FAR 117 Interpretations
FAA sending furlough notices to most employees this week
Reports: CAA Fokker 50 crash kills seven in Congo
FAA lowers 20-year US airline traffic forecast
Delta, JFK IAT move forward with further terminal expansion
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India to replace DGCA with more powerful CAA
Finnair to join American/BA/Iberia transatlantic JV
Congressional Republicans challenge LaHood on FAA furloughs
ICAO: Hiring Rules for Older Pilots May be Raised
NTSB still searching for cause of Japan Airlines 787 fire
Scandinavian Airlines to sell ground, cargo handling services
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SAS narrows fiscal Q1 net loss
Boeing consolidates North American flight training facilities
Double-Shrunk A318 Woes
AviancaTaca chooses CFM engines for 33 A320neos
United treasurer sees American Airlines-US Airways merger as positive
Aegean Airlines to sell ancillaries through Sabre
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FAA approves Boeing certification plan for 787 fix
South Africa approves RNP AR procedures for SAA at Cape Town
Despite airline concerns, TSA confident in new rule
American Airlines, Travelport reach settlement
Most Iberia employees accept mediator proposal; call off strikes
EC unveils controversial air passenger rights package
Scandinavian Airlines to move forward with fleet plans
American Airlines seeks court extension for filing reorganization plan
ATSG completes merger of two airline subsidiaries
Emirates, Qantas sign freight partnership
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China Airlines to launch LCC in Taiwan
PENS goes live between Maastricht UAC and NATS’ Swanwick Center
Turkish Airlines orders more than 100 Airbus narrowbodies
Hainan Airlines’ net profit drops 26.7% in 2012
Airline organizations weigh in on passenger rights changes
New Restricted ATP mins?
IATA upgrades 2013 airline financial outlook
American, US Airways highlight combined network
SPEEA technical workers, Boeing reach agreement
Virgin Australia’s acquisition of Skywest clears another hurdle
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Do sexy flight attendants sell more seats?
Air Astana, Turkish Airlines sign LOI on codeshare partnership
JetBlue to launch premium onboard product in 2014
United Airlines upgrades Boeing 757 premium cabin
American Airlines selects Airbus ROPS for A320s
Lufthansa Cargo operating profit drops 58.2%
Nigerian CAA temporarily grounds two airlines
Oman Air, DHL create freight JV
Reports: Korean Air, CSA Czech Airlines could ink deal April 9
Sinotrans Air to transfer Grandstar Cargo’s stakes to Uni-Top
FAA to close towers at smaller US airports starting April 7
Hawaiian Airlines firms order for up to 25 A321neos
Piedmont Airlines pilots ratify labor agreement
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FedEx to buy up to 30 United Airlines 757s for conversion to freighters
Singapore clears Virgin Australia’s Skywest acquisition
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Hong Kong Airlines eyes mainland China, Southeast Asia
Iberia CEO to leave by ‘mutual agreement’
SCAC begins modifications on Yakutia Airlines SSJ100 aircraft
American-US Airways merger receives court approval
American Airlines/US Airways integration planning already underway
United is rolling out its direct-connect API
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ATW adds Airport of the Year category to annual awards
CEO: Turkish Airlines eyes Istanbul-Sydney nonstop services
Aegean Airlines slims deficit, but still posts €10.5 million loss
ACI reports passenger traffic up 4%
Supreme Court declines to hear airlines’ appeal of fare display rule
Transaero Airlines to expand network
CASA suspends regional charter Barrier Aviation
American Airlines, Orbitz resolve legal dispute
Austrian Airlines and Swiss join Lufthansa/ANA JV
100 Turkish Airlines cadets study at Pilot Training Network GmbH
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Management acquires Small Planet Airlines
United Airlines workers reject tentative accords
Austrian Airlines phases out last 737, eyes more 777s in 2014
Hamad International Airport opening called off at last minute
IATA: Cargo continues cautious recovery
Corendon Airlines chooses AFI KLM E&M
Dubai World Central to see passenger service in October
Ryanair was biggest CO2-emitting European airline in 2012
Just curious...
Delta sues US Export-Import Bank over loan guarantees
Reports: Mandala Airlines plans to order 18 A320s
FAA to delay tower closures until June 15
Russian government to sell stake in S7 Airlines
Hainan Airlines slows down domestic acquisition pace
Saudia Cargo takes its first 747-8F
Airline introduces ‘pay for what you weigh’ fare
IATA: Improving business confidence boosts February passenger numbers
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Delta, Virgin Atlantic file for antitrust immunity