All Safety News – Page 808
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BA considering forming consortium to bid for Iberia
British Airways has disclosed that it has approached private equity firms with a view to making a takeover bid for Oneworld partner Iberia, in conjunction with Spanish partners.
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NewsPictures: Qatar Airways A300 destroyed in Gamco fire at Abu Dhabi
First images from the scene of the Gulf Aircraft Maintenance (Gamco) hangar fire in Abu Dhabi confirm that the aircraft at the centre of the blaze, a Qatar Airways Airbus A300-600, has been completely destroyed.
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Qantas takeover reaches final hurdle
The A$11 billion ($9 billion) private equity takeover bid of Qantas Airways is poised to succeed, but a late change in the offer also means the airline will take on further debt.
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Problems mount at PIA
Pakistan International Airlines has fallen into serious trouble again as it struggles with huge cost increases and a ban on most of its aircraft.
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Labour challenges mount at US majors
As the finances of major US airlines continue to improve, their labour unions are becoming more vocal in their demands for payback.
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Etihad targets 2010 for first profits
Etihad Airways plans more rapid network and fleet growth but warns it will chalk up another three years of losses and needs another capital infusion.
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Long-haul low-cost wins new fans
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has become the latest low-cost airline leader to toy with the idea of launching a long-haul carrier.
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The Southwest effect
When it comes to being a role model, Southwest Airlines is virtually perfect, and imitators from around the globe have followed its low-cost lead. But as times get tougher even Southwest is debating whether to alter its no-frills approach
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Low cost & regional: Sales thrust
The regional aircraft manufacturers are enjoying their best sales period for several years, with turboprops and larger jets proving popular
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NewsThree Airbus jets identified as damaged in Gamco fire
At least three Airbus aircraft were suffered damage in yesterday’s fire at Middle East overhaul firm Gulf Aircraft Maintenance (Gamco), which started in an Airbus A300 said to belong to Qatar Airways.
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Aer Lingus tightens procedures after handler locked in A330 hold
Irish carrier Aer Lingus has amended its aircraft close-up procedures after an Airbus A330-300 started taxiing for a transatlantic flight with a ground-handler accidentally locked in the cargo hold.
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Long-term plan to tackle CRJ cold weather flap failures pursued
A long-term action plan aimed at significantly improving Bombardier CRJ100/200 flap system performance is on the agenda for an upcoming meeting between the manufacturer, regulators and operators.
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Pictures: Heathrow's new control tower to open this Saturday
Heathrow airport's new control tower will go fully operational on Saturday 21 April, according to UK air traffic services provider NATS.
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Delta tree-planting scheme aims to offset carbon emissions
Delta Air Lines unveiled a plan that it says will help offset carbon emissions associated with air travel.