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Thailand, Australia relax capacity restrictions

Thai and Australian airlines are now able to offer additional passenger and freight services between and beyond the two countries, thanks to new aviation arrangements.

 
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Australian carrier wants airport charges frozen

Australia's third largest airline has reacted angrily to the result posted by the nation's largest airport owner, which has boosted profits by 10% while their airline customers struggle to survive.

Boeing's earnings slip

The Boeing Company’s second-quarter earnings decreased 14% on revenues of US$17 billion and an operating margin of 7.4%.

Brazil, Australia sign aviation accord

A new aviation arrangement between Australia and Brazil will open up the possibility of more flights between the two countries and a greater choice of destinations.

Fuel costs push Northwest to $377million loss

Northwest Airlines Corporation has reported a second quarter net loss of US$377 million.

US air giants seek regulatory approval for further code sharing

Continental, United Airlines and and eight other Star Alliance member airlines have filed an application with the US Department of Transportation for Continental to join the group of nine carriers that already hold antitrust immunity.

New terminal officially opened at Thailand's Samui Airport

Samui Airport has officially opened its new passenger terminals and a shopping street called “Samui Park Avenue”.

NTSB probes Chicago near miss

The US National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a near midair collision in Chicago.

Australian charter airline in expansion mode

Sydney Metropolitan Airport – Bankstown charter airline Pionair is to expand its operations.

Jordanian carrier "not interested" in Austrian bid

Royal Jordanian has scotched media reports that it wanted to bail out troubled EU carrier Austrian Airlines.

Iraq inaugurates new airport

Iraqi Prime Minister Nuri al-Maliki has opened a new airport built in the southern city of Najaf.

Airbus anchors Aerofund

Airbus, the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations and the Safran Group have launched a Euro75 million equity fund to support the development of small and medium-sized subcontracting companies in the aeronautical industry.

We're on the brink of "new aviation world order" says Qantas CEO

A "new aviation world order" is looming, based on strong global airline brands, says Geoff Dixon, the CEO of Australia's largest airline Qantas Airways.

One-Two-Go to face criminal charges over fatal crash

Thai Civil Aviation officials say grounded budget airline One-Two-Go will face criminal charges in the wake of last year's crash at Phuket which killed 90 passengers and crew.

V Australia seeks South African rights

V Australia, Virgin Blue's new international subsidiary which has yet to fly, has reportedly applied for the right to fly between Australia and South Africa.

Melbourne Airport posts "positive" result

Melbourne Airport, in the Australian state of Victoria, has reported its largest growth in three years in both international and domestic passengers during 2007/08.

Qantas passenger count rises in May

Despite global trends, Qantas says the number of passengers it carried in the month of May rose 3.9% over the same month last year.

Virgin Blue kills controversial ad campaign

Virgin Blue has been forced to axe a controversial online ad campaign barely 30 minutes after its launch.

 

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