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Spirit Pilot Strike Cancels Saturday Flights
ALPA calls strike after federally mandated mediation fails.
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Airport Capacity Challenges India
Airport capacity is a challenge for Indian aviation that may never go away; it is clear that in coming decades, India will need one of the world’s mightiest systems of aviation ground facilities. But the problem is finding land.
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Aerolineas Argentinas Unveils New Livery
The Argentine carrier unveiled a new livery and is on track to have 73 new aircraft by 2014.
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Iberia Bolsters Long-Haul Network
To capitalize on traffic growth, Iberia is expanding operations to Latin America and the Middle East.
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Weaker Euro Equals Stronger Airbus
The euro's 20% decline in value against the dollar bolsters the competitiveness of Airbus and European suppliers.
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New Policies Will Change Travel Habits
New screening procedures and technologies will force a change in travel habits.
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787 Closer To 777 Commonality Approval
Boeing has proved to regulators that 787 handling qualities are similar to the 777.
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Boeing Stearman Biplane Flips Over At DCA
Flight operations at Washingtion Reagan National Airport were suspended after a vintage Boeing aircraft flipped over.
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Airbus Ministers Aim For Aid Talks
Ministers from France, Germany, Spain and the U.K. want talks with the U.S. for an agreement on large aircraft support.
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Emirates Eyes Fleet of 90 A380s In 2017
The airline has ordered 32 more A380s in an $11.5 billion transaction.
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Emirates To Order 32 More A380s
The new order will be announced at the ILA Berlin Air Show.
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New DOT Rules Raise Advertising Concerns
New rules proposed by the U.S. Transportation Dept. could change the ways fares are advertised.
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Major Emirates Order Expected at ILA
The airline previously has said it may order up to 20 more A380s.
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Dramatic Turnaround: IATA Sees 2010 Profit
Airline industry now is expected to post a profit of $2.5 billion this year.
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Tug Damage Will Not Delay 747-8 Tests
Boeing says damage to a 747-8 test aircraft from a tug will not delay the aircraft's test schedule.
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Demand Growth Could Slow Later This Year
Although demand and yields on international routes is growing, IATA warns demand growth could slow later this year.
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Continental Revenue, Loads Grow In May
Continental says unit revenue grew 23-24% in May, and load factors rose by almost 3% to 84.1%.
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DOT Proposes Passenger Rights Reforms
U.S. Transportation Secretary Ray LaHood intends to propose sweeping tarmac delay rule changes.
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DOT To Unveil New Set Of Pax Rights Rules
New NPRM will cover a range of issues including disclosure of fees before a booking and higher compensation levels for bumped passengers.
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China Deregulates Domestic Premium Fares
The Chinese government has deregulated first- and business-class domestic fares.
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