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DHL wins BA contract, Gate Gourmet on block

: Latest News; Tuesday, 09 December 2008

German logistics and mailing company Deutsche Post’s DHL Exel Supply Chain unit has won a multimillion-pound annual contract from British Airways to handle in-flight services for short haul and domestic flights from Heathrow, easybourse reports.

Malaysia talking partnerships

: Latest News; Tuesday, 09 December 2008

Malaysia Airlines of Malaysia says it is talking to potential partners. "We are in talks with a number of airlines on collaborating and creating synergies for growth," its chief executive Idris Jala said. "This ranges from joint ventures and code shares to interlining partnerships." -Jack Handley

Singapore signs Open Skies pacts

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

Singapore has concluded two separate Open Skies Agreements (OSAs) with Romania and Zambia to allow full flexibility on air services.

Three-way merger won’t fly, says Iberia’s Conte

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

UK carrier British Airways’ ‘other’ merger, with Spanish-based Iberia, was under the spotlight this morning, Friday, after Iberia’s chief executive Fernando Conte said that despite Qantas initiating talks with BA in August, he only found out about the plans when BA ceo Willie Walsh phoned him an hour before they were made public earlier this week.

BA posts lower results

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

UK’s British Airways says traffic fell 5.9 per cent in November compared to the same month a year ago.

New look for Auckland

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

NZ’s Auckland Airport has announced a new organisational structure and leadership team, with Andrew Pirie appointed strategic communications advisor, Glenn Wedlock general manager - aeronautical business development and Adrian Littlewood general manager - retail.

NCA sheds a 400 series

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

Citing insufficient need for the aircraft, Nippon Cargo Airlines has dry-leased a 747-400F to Belgian freighter operator Cargo B and depending on the market, also may opt to lease out its tenth 747-400 when it’s delivered end March.

Bullseye for Dart

: Latest News; Friday, 05 December 2008

British budget airline and cargo operator Dart Group, which owns Jet2, has almost doubled its first-half pre-tax profit and says its northern winter booking levels are “encouraging”.