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NewsUSMC moves closer to deciding on unmanned resupply for Afghanistan
The US Marine Corps could use unmanned air systems as a way of taking some truck convoys off Afghanistan's perilous roads ...
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NewsSouth Africa’s Comair to renew with 737-800s
South African carrier Comair has tentatively signed for eight Boeing 737-800 aircraft, although funding has yet to be finalised. The aircraft will...
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Airborne Laser faces uncertain future despite historic intercept test
The Airborne Laser Testbed (ALTB) faces an uncertain future as both a research project and an operational system even after its 1MW-class chemical laser successfully - and historically - destroyed a ballistic missile off the California coast on 11 February.
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Business aviatiion in brief
Bombardier Flexjet and Austrian-headquartered VIP charter provider VistaJet have joined forces to provide a "streamlined global private...
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Analysis: 2009 year-end traffic
Year-end signs of recovery especially in Asia-Pacific helped lift spirits after a grim traffic year for airlines
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Asian carriers show market appeal
Tiger Airways's successufl IPO provides a welcome positive indicator as more Asian carriers took to the markets
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Airports of Thailand posts 800m baht profit in Q1
Airports of Thailand (AoT) has posted almost 800 million baht ($24.2 milllion) in net profit for its fiscal first quarter, as passenger traffic recovers...
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Hong Kong airport traffic down 1.6% in January
Hong Kong International Airport has reported a 1.6% fall in passenger traffic in January, while cargo traffic registered a double-digit growth.
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Cathay traffic up 1.6% in January
Cathay Pacific Airways has posted a 1.6% growth in passenger traffic in January.
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India's domestic market grows 22.7% in January
India's domestic airlines carried 4.1 million passengers in January, up 22.7% year-on-year.
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Five US carriers seek Haneda slots
American, Continental, Delta, United and Hawaiian Airlines have all applied for four available slots for US carriers at Tokyo's Haneda airport.
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EVA Air and US Airways expand code-share
Taiwan's EVA Air and US Airways have expanded their code-sharing agreement to include more flights operated by the carriers.
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Jet Airways plans Mumbai-Johannesburg service
India's Jet Airways plans to start a daily service between Mumbai and Johannesburg from 14 April.
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Aircell names Small CEO as LeMay returns to chairmanship
Aircell has appointed communications industry veteran Michael Small as president and CEO, replacing Ron LeMay, who will return to the position of chairman.
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BAE Systems: culture of corruption?
BAE Systems says it has changed its ways, but plea bargain is emboldening some critics ...
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Business: Good week - Bad week
Shortages of biofuel feedstock have delayed some recent alternative fuel trial flights, but now Airbus parent EADS and the Singapore government's Agency...
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Embraer looks to the future with cabin comfort project
Embraer aims to ensure that its future commercial and executive aircraft offer integrated cabin solutions that focus on passenger and crew comfort.
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Weakness underlies recent gains in premium traffic performance
Positive trends in premium traffic growth reflected in IATA's latest analysis are being tempered by the association's conclusion that the industry has essentially...
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Italian market review: Coming to the party
While the new Alitalia is finding its feet, other carriers continue to stake their own claims in an Italian market that remains as fragmented as ever