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Branson calls on bank to assess Virgin

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Sir Richard Branson has brought in Deutsche Bank to help him reassess strategic options for UK carrier Virgin Atlantic.

Gulfstream files for bankruptcy

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Florida, USA airline Gulfstream International has filed for bankruptcy after failing to cope with debt and rising fuel costs.

Aer Arran gets 'in principle' okay on restructuring

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Irish budget carrier Aer Arran looks set for controlled recovery after a judge agreed in principle to approve a modified scheme of arrangement put forward by the airline's examiner.

BA wins cabin crew case

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

UK carrier British Airways' cabin crew have lost a court appeal over the airline's cost-cutting measures.

Cathay tips jv okay 'soon'

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Hong Kong's Cathay Pacific Airways says its long-awaited air cargo venture with Air China could gain regulatory approval as early as this year.

Cathay to lift baggage charges

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Cathay Pacific Airways, Hong Kong's dominant airline, is to introduce a new charging system for overweight and additional luggage. The carrier will increase baggage charges by at least 400 per cent on nominated long-haul routes to and from North America from December.

Edinburgh seeks Middle East connection

: BTN News; Monday, 08 November 2010

Scotland's Edinburgh Airport's managing director Kevin Brown says he hopes to copy the success of Emirates' daily flights to Dubai from Glasgow, which prompted the airline to increase the size of the aircraft on the route within two years of its launch in 2004.

Belfast airport bomb found

: BTN News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

A bomb has been found in a car that was abandoned at Belfast International Airport, Northern Ireland, perhaps as long as a year ago.

North American confidence growing - IMEX

: MICE News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

Positive responses to a meetings industry survey of buyers and suppliers in North America suggest returning levels of confidence and rising business expectations.

Itâs official - MCEC to be expanded

: MICE News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

Australia’s Victorian state Labor Government has confirmed an earlier commitment to expand the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre (MCEC).

French airline strikes set for this week

: BTN News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

French airline staff unions have called for a four-day strike starting November 5 to protest new legislation that will reduce their discounts on plane tickets.

Heathrow in fees shuffle

: BTN News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

While airlines in Asia see the possibility of negotiating lower airport fees, London Heathrow in the UK is to penalise carriers that fly older aircraft with empty seats.

Airlines to drive a harder bargain with airports?

: BTN News; Wednesday, 03 November 2010

Industry commentators say the increase in Asian airport 'hubs' could prompt a power shift, with airlines negotiating with rival airports in selected regions to get the best deal on fees.