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Qantas best for on-time performance

: Latest News; Wednesday, 23 June 2010

May 2010 on time performance over all routes operated by participating airlines (Jetstar, Qantas, QantasLink, Regional Express, Skywest Airlines, Tiger Airways and Virgin Blue) averaged 87.5 per cent for departures, and 85.7 per cent for arrivals, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics.

Cathay seeking bigger Air China stake

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Cathay Pacific Airways says it wants to raise its stake in Chinese flag carrier Air China.

MAS mulls A380 order cancellation

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Malaysia's Malaysian Airline System reportedly has threatened planemaker Airbus with cancellation of its six A380 plane order if the already-delayed delivery of the superjumbos is pushed back any further.

Flybe into top 100

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

UK domestic carrier Flybe has been recognised as one of Britain's biggest private companies.

PAL to shed 3,500 staff

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Philippine Airlines says it is to proceed with its planned restructuring, that it will spin off non-core services and shed nearly half of its workforce.

US$5.4m cargo building approved

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

A new cargo facility - at a cost of US$5.4 million - is to be built at the USA's Indianapolis International Airport. The belly cargo building will be named Airport Support Services Building.

TIACA adds to anti-plane tax voices

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

The International Air Cargo Association (TIACA) has warned that a rumored move by the UK government to replace the existing Airline Passenger Duty with a new per-aircraft flight fee would result in higher taxation across the air cargo supply chain, increased costs for manufacturers and consumers and deliver no new environmental benefits.

Major route expansion for Qatar

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Doha-based Qatar Airways has announced plans to launch six new routes in Europe and Asia from October 2010.

Wellington wants ACCC to block Tasman alliance

: Latest News; Tuesday, 22 June 2010

Wellington Airport has made a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) on the Air New Zealand / Virgin Tasman alliance outlining its concerns about the potential impacts on competition and the Wellington economy.