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BA in better shape

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

UK carrier British Airways is no longer in a fight for survival, according to its ceo Willie Walsh, after it raised GBP680 million, cut costs and launched an aggressive pricing strategy.

Air India pilots back

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

Air India pilots who had been on strike have called off their action after the Indian government promised to let them keep their Productivity Linked Incentive (PLI) and allowances.

Christchurch profit down, numbers up

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

New Zealand’s Christchurch International Airport profit for the year to June 30 was down 37 per cent to NZ$14.7 million, although the airport had an increased operating revenue of NZ$89.9 million, up 5.6 per cent on the NZ$85.1 million last year and passenger numbers were up a little at 5.9 million.

Czech Airlines could go to airport

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

The Czech Republic reportedly is considering allowing Prague’s state-owned airport to take a stake in the loss-making state carrier, Czech Airlines if a takeover bid from local interests is deemed lower than acceptable by the October 20 deadline.

Air France-KLM integrates USA operations

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

Europe’s Air France and KLM (Air France group) have integrated commercial operations in the United States, resulting in ‘one face’ for US shippers - with integrated commercial teams under a joint management team.

Ketsana kills 86 in Vietnam

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

As well as damage to the Philippines, Typhoon Ketsana also hit landfall around Danang/Hoi An/Hue on the central Vietnam coast with a reported 86 dead and nearly two hundred thousand homeless. The number of dead is expected to rise because many are missing in the mudslides.

USDA slammed for fees hike

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) has drawn fire for its proposal - from this week - to raise the user fees it charges for agricultural quarantine and inspection (AQI) services.

MAS denies A380 switch

: Latest News; Friday, 02 October 2009

Malaysian Airline System (MAS) has denied it plans to swap Airbus A380 orders for smaller wide-body aircraft such as A330 or A350.

BA Iberia deal in Q4?

: Latest News; Thursday, 01 October 2009

The two carriers still are discussing the joint management structure and how to deal with British Airways pensions funds deficit – about GBP 3 billion – but BA ceo Willie Walsh says he expects to complete the merger with Spain’s Iberia before the end of this year.