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Emirates readies for A380 delivery

: Latest News; Saturday, 07 June 2008

Emirates Airline expects to take delivery of the first of its A380 aircraft on 28 July. The carrier has ordered 58 of the giant planes worth US$18.8 billion at current list prices.

Fuel prices force further Qantas cutbacks

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

Australian airline Qantas has announced further schedule changes with Japan and South East Asia being the most affected markets.

IATA seeks ACCC tariff extension

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has lodged an application with the Australian Competition & Consumer Commission (ACCC) seeking an extension to 30 September of the authorisation covering the current IATA cargo tariff coordination system.

Airport 'cities' require security rethink

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

Mega airports with massive passenger and cargo infrastructure present major security challenges, an industry expert said at the Airport Show in Dubai.

Deccan closer to launch

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

Deccan Air Cargo and Logistics (DACL) has sent the first of the three Airbus A-310 that it has acquired to a German EADS facility where it will be converted into a freighter aircraft.

United makes deep cuts, kills Ted

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

US carrier United Airlines is to shed 1600 employees, cut its US domestic capacity by 17 per cent by next year and ground 100 of its least fuel-efficient aircraft.

Air NZ to test new fuel

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

Air New Zealand plans to test a new fuel in a B747 in September this year.

Menzies in India deal

: Latest News; Friday, 06 June 2008

Menzies Aviation has announced a partnership with India's Bobba Group and has commenced cargo handling operations from a new 170,000 sq ft facility at the new Bengaluru International Airport in Bangalore, India.