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Aviation ETS totals published

: Latest News; Wednesday, 09 March 2011

The European Commission has published allocations for its aviation Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), effective next year, with the allowances slightly higher than had been expected.

GBTA to produce crisis planning guide

: Latest News; Wednesday, 09 March 2011

The ongoing crisis in the Middle East and North Africa and the impact of rising oil prices on travel costs as a result of the current political crisis is a major concern to travel companies, according to a new survey by the Global Business Travel Association (GBTA).

Australia-China capacity boosted

: Latest News; Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Australia has signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China that boosts available Australia-China flight capacity by 4,000 - to 18,500 seats - with a further 4,000 weekly seats available from February 2012.

K+N buys RH Freight

: Latest News; Wednesday, 09 March 2011

Switzerland-based air freight major Kuehne + Nagel has acquired UK-based RH Freight for an undisclosed amount.

Airbus sells first A380 in China

: Latest News; Wednesday, 09 March 2011

European planemaker Airbus says airlines in Asia will buy 8,560 aircraft in the next 20 years, about a third of the global total.

Oman signs SkyChain contract

: Latest News; Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Oman Air of Oman and Emirates' IT services business Mercator have signed a multi-million dollar deal for the latter's SkyChain management system.

Alitalia to cut 700 jobs

: Latest News; Tuesday, 08 March 2011

Italy's Alitalia - rescued from potential bankruptcy in 2009 - has agreed with unions to cut up to 700 pilot, ground staff, hostess and steward positions on a voluntary basis.