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NewsVIDEO: Flight's safety and operations editor David Learmount analyses the Spanair MD-82 crash in Madrid
VIDEO: Flight's safety and operations editor David Learmount analyses the Spanair MD-82 crash in Madrid
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NewsUS Congress, FAA to review Eclipse 500 certification
Separate reviews of the Eclipse 500 very light jet (VLJ) certification processes are underway by the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the US Congress.
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TSA inspector delays 40 American Eagle flights
A US Transportation Security Administration inspector testing security protocols at the Chicago O'Hare International Airport caused 15- to-45-minute delays...
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Sean Durfy: Bold rookie
On his first anniversary, no one will accuse WestJet chief executive Sean Durfy of being timid. High fuel prices have not prevented him from laying out ambitious...
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Conflicting reports on number of fatalities from Spanair MD-82 crash
Several fatalities have been reported from the Spanair Boeing MD-80 accident at Madrid Barajas today, but there are conflicting figures over the casualty...
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First half traffic: Relative calm before the storm
Traffic in the first half of the year continued to show solid growth in many regions, but the picture for the remainder of the year is gloomy as many carriers...
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Spanair pilots threaten strike after criticising cost-saving plan
Pilots at SAS Group carrier Spanair are threatening to strike after accusing the company's management of failing to put together a solid business plan for...
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Brett Godfrey: Virgin Blue's silver lining?
Virgin Blue chief Brett Godfrey believes the carrier can turn high fuel costs to its advantage. Is he being overly optimistic or can the carrier weather...
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Hedge your bets
Fuel hedging for airlines has never been as widely talked about as it is in these times of record oil prices. But what is the best strategy, and to what...
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Airlines flying solo: Is non-aligned better?
Not all airlines are flocking to join one of the three global alliances some prefer the freedom of staying non-aligned. Is it better to be a team player...
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Insight: Falling fuel aids few
In a quarter in which airlines surprised the markets and the markets surprised the airlines, one fact remained as unsurprising as it was unpleasant: US carriers...
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Australia acts on liberalisation promise
The Australian government is signing liberal air service deals as fast as it can
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United eliminates free snacks and ups food charges
Reeling from a $2.7 billion loss during the second quarter, United Airlines plans to eliminate complimentary food on flights beginning 2 September. Fellow...
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India's Indigo undergoing management change
Indian low-cost carrier Indigo Airlines is undergoing a management change with its president and CEO Bruce Ashby resigning. Ashby says he will be leaving...
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Indonesia's Citilink secures five 737s on lease for relaunch
Garuda Indonesia's low-cost carrier Citilink is re-launching on 1 September with two Boeing 737 'Classics' on lease from Aviation Capital Group and in the...
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NewsGrob Aerospace files for insolvency in wake of SPn development delays
Grob Aerospace has been forced to file for insolvency in Germany after the SPn light jet manufacturer's loan provider decided to withdraw its backing with...