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BAA to sell Gatwick

: Latest News; Wednesday, 17 September 2008

UK airport operator BAA has put London Gatwick Airport up for sale, with Virgin Atlantic immediately indicating an interest.

New equipment improves airline efficiency

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Air New Zealand (NZ) is reinforcing its claim to the title of the world’s most environmentally responsible airline by installing new equipment that will reduce the carbon emissions from its international jet fleet.

Alitalia – Who knows?

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Yesterday in Europe, talks continued between the various parties (investors, unions, bankruptcy officials) involved in the rebirth of the Italian carrier Alitalia.
Four of the nine major unions are understood to have signed agreements with the investor group, but the pilots’ and cabin staff unions were not among them. One Italian media report said those unions had been excluded from talks.

Etihad denies bmi talks

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Abu Dhabi-based Etihad has denied it is in talks to merge with UK carrier bmi.

Major Europe logistics contract for Ceva

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Wärtsilä, a market leader in diesel and natural gas engines, biopower solutions and complete propulsion systems, has inked a deal with Ceva Logistics for the 24/7 global spare parts transportation management for Wärtsilä Services.

SIA Cargo inks service deal

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Singapore Airlines Cargo has signed a 10-year, S$500 million Fleet Management Program deal with Pratt and Whitney Global Service Partners. The agreement covers 13 B747-400F cargo aircraft powered by PW4000-94 engines and six spare engines.

Dragonair into Vietnam

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Hong Kong-based carrier Dragonair is to launch services from its base to Hanoi, Vietnam from October 26.

Aer Lingus to outsource ground positions?

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

Irish carrier Aer Lingus is said to be in talks to outsource all 1300 ground staff positions at Ireland’s Dublin, Cork and Shannon airports.

India rethinks air cargo policy

: Latest News; Tuesday, 16 September 2008

The Indian government has engaged consultancy firm PriceWaterhouseCoopers (PWC) to evaluate the country’s new air cargo policy ahead of implementation.