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American/US Airways deal close?

: Latest News; Wednesday, 02 January 2013

USA-based AMR, the parent company of American Airlines and American Eagle, reportedly is close to a deal to merge American Airlines with smaller rival US Airways. A deal could be announced this month (January).

Lan Cargo launches e-booking tool

: Latest News; Wednesday, 02 January 2013

South America's Lan Cargo and affiliates have launched an e-booking tool that allows customers to create and manage reservations originating in New York, Miami and Mexico. The tool will be rolled out to several other markets during 2013.

CASA suspends operations of Barrier Aviation

: Latest News; Sunday, 23 December 2012

The Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has suspended the operations of Cairns-based Barrier Aviation Pty Ltd with immediate effect.

Hactl to expand freight screening

: Latest News; Friday, 21 December 2012

Hong Kong Air Cargo Terminals Limited (Hactl) says it now meets the new US TSA requirements to x-ray screen 100 per cent of air cargo carried on passenger aircraft flying to the US.

Fastjet in 1Time bid

: Latest News; Friday, 21 December 2012

UK listed budget airline Fastjet has acquired an option to buy the provisionally-liquidated South African domestic airline 1Time.

Changi raises cargo rebates

: Latest News; Friday, 21 December 2012

Singapore's Changi Airport Group is raising landing fee rebates to 50 per cent for scheduled freighter flights at Changi for the first six months of 2013.

FedEx Express buys four B767s

: Latest News; Friday, 21 December 2012

FedEx Express has ordered four B767 freighters to "accelerate our fleet modernisation program as we replace our aging MD-10 freighter fleet", said James Parker, FedEx Express executive vice president, air operations.

ACCC gives conditional approval to Qantas/Emirates alliance

: Latest News; Thursday, 20 December 2012

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has issued a draft decision proposing to grant authorisation, subject to a condition, for five years for an alliance between Qantas Airways Limited and Emirates. Under the alliance, the two airlines will cooperate on passenger and freight operations across their networks.