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JAL to lay off 16,000 staff?

: Latest News; Friday, 03 September 2010

Struggling Japan Airlines is tipped to lay off 16,000 staff as part of a turnaround plan, also involving route closures and financial assistance in the form of debt waivers.

DoJ queries ITA purchase

: Latest News; Wednesday, 01 September 2010

Google's proposed US$700 million buy of flight data firm ITA Software is undergoing secondary scrutiny from the US Department of Justice.

South Korea introduces fingerprint, full-body scans

: Latest News; Wednesday, 01 September 2010

South Korea is to introduce fingerprint scans at airports and ports from this week.

Talks at BA drag on

: Latest News; Wednesday, 01 September 2010

The UK's Unite trade union says it wants to meet local carrier British Airways for further peace talks next week, but the airline's refusal to fully reinstate travel perks stripped from thousands of cabin crew who joined 22 days of strikes this year is casting a pall over discussions.

Delta applies for transatlantic routes

: Latest News; Wednesday, 01 September 2010

USA carrier Delta has applied for slots at London, UK Heathrow airport to serve two of the busiest transatlantic routes - Boston and Miami.

Qantas enters courier business

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 August 2010

Qantas Freight has begun offering courier and baggage delivery services to Qantas and third party customers under the new brand name Qantas Courier.

Air China, Cathay air cargo jv approved

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 August 2010

China's Air China says it has received approval for its proposed Cathay Pacific cargo jv from China's National Development and Reform Commission.

Maximus pledges aid flights

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 August 2010

UAE-based Maximus Air Cargo has pledged three free-of-charge cargo flights to Pakistan to help that country fight its flood crisis.

Skywest seeks Broome-Singapore rights

: Latest News; Monday, 30 August 2010

The Singapore-based parent of Australia's Skywest Airlines says it expects to post a S$7.46 million net profit after tax for the 2010 financial year.