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Rex reports lower six-month result

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

Australian carrier Regional Express (Rex) has reported a profit of A$9.6 million for the six months to 31 December 2009 - down 8.6 per cent on the same period a year before - on revenue also down, by 13.3 per cent to A$117.8 million.

Ethiopian keeps open mind on crash causes

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

The Ethiopian Airlines chief, Girma Wake, has accused Lebanese authorities of making "misleading" comments about the cause of the crash that killed 90 people off Beirut last month.

Emirates seeking more Canada capacity

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

UAE-based Emirates is increasing its efforts to launch more direct flights between Dubai and Canada.

Aer Lingus set to lower the boom

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

Senior managers at Irish carrier Aer Lingus have been told more than 1,100 compulsory redundancies are likely if the current EUR97 million cost-saving plan isn't agreed by workers.

Dubai posts better cargo, passenger numbers

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

Cargo and passenger volumes at Dubai, UAE have grown in what may be an early indicator of an economic rebound.

Cathay spells out contribution to Air China Cargo

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways have signed an agreement to establish a jointly owned cargo airline.

Iberia into the red

: Latest News; Friday, 26 February 2010

Blaming a downturn in business travel, Spanish carrier Iberia has posted a 2009 net loss of EUR273 million after revenues dropped 19 per cent to EUR4.4 billion. It was the carrier's first loss in 14 years.

New chief for SAA

: Latest News; Thursday, 25 February 2010

South African Airways (SAA) has announced the appointment of Siza Mzimela as chief executive. Mzimela will take up the role from 01 April and is the South African airline's first female in this position.

Lufthansa Cargo and Austrian Cargo merge global activities

: Latest News; Thursday, 25 February 2010

Germany's Lufthansa Cargo and Austrian Airlines have agreed to step up co-operation in the airfreight sector.