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IATA adds India to wall of shame

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has put India on its 'Wall of Shame'.

Thai's EU carbon tax estimated at THB500m

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

The European Union's carbon tax could cost Thailand's Thai Airways THB500 million a year from 2012, it says.

BA takes union to court

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

UK carrier British Airways - facing strike action over Xmas - is seeking a court injunction to prevent the 12-day stoppage going ahead.

Government eases Qantas ownership rules

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Australia's Qantas will have foreign ownership limits eased, although the carrier will continue to be majority Australian-owned, Transport minister Anthony Albanese said in a statement outlining a new national aviation policy.

15 airlines seek avgas alternatives

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Fifteen passenger and air cargo airlines reportedly have signed memorandums of understandings (MoUs) to purchase fuel made from either coal or the weed camelina.

Six 787s to test the Dream

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Boeing claims its new 787 Dreamliner, which successfully completed its first flight this week, will provide airlines with up to 45 per cent more cargo revenue capacity.

Vale Spiers

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Australian aviation writer John Spiers has died, after battling cancer for some time.

Tiger downsizes IPO target

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Singapore's budget carrier Tiger Airways - hit by lukewarm demand from potential investors - says it plans to raise a smaller-than-expected S$200-250 million in its upcoming IPO.

Japan puts limits on open skies agreement

: Latest News; Thursday, 17 December 2009

Japan's Transport Ministry says it is waiting for the US government to rule on two expected airline antitrust applications before it okays the newly agreed open skies agreement.