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Etihad considering Virgin takeover?

: Latest News; Thursday, 27 January 2011

Media reports say Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways has approached Deutsche Bank indicating its interest in taking over UK-based Virgin Atlantic.

New carrier for Thailand

: Latest News; Tuesday, 25 January 2011

A new Thai carrier, Crystal Thai Airlines (CTA), is scheduled to launch operations in February.

Suicide bomber suspected in Moscow airport blast

: Latest News; Tuesday, 25 January 2011

A suspected suicide bomber has killed at least 35 people and injured more than 180 others at Moscow's international Domodedovo airport.

Major management restructure for Brisbane Airport

: Latest News; Tuesday, 25 January 2011

Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has announced a major restructuring. BAC chief executive and managing director Julieanne Alroe said the new structure was designed to position the company to meet challenges and opportunities across key areas such as planning, regulatory change, property development and the changing global airport business model.

TSA bringing forward 100pc inbound screening rule?

: Latest News; Sunday, 23 January 2011

The USA Transportation Security Administration is expected to accelerate its schedule to enforce security screening of international air cargo carried on US-bound passenger flights.

New West African carrier

: Latest News; Sunday, 23 January 2011

A new regional air carrier called Senegal Airlines begins flights January 25 to neighbouring countries in West Africa - and with plans to expand into Europe and North America.

Atlas adds two B747-400s for DHL

: Latest News; Sunday, 23 January 2011

Atlas Air Worldwide says that as of March, it will put two more Boeing 747-400 freighters into service for shipper DHL Express.

Tyler gets IATA board okay

: Latest News; Sunday, 23 January 2011

The International Air Transport Association's (IATA's) board of governors has formally selected Cathay Pacific ceo Tony Tyler to become IATA director general and ceo following the retirement of the incumbent Giovanni Bisignani.