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Virgin prefers 'affordable' Heathrow

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2012

UK-based Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway has voiced his opposition to a new London airport in the Thames Estuary, saying Heathrow expansion is the only "affordable" option to improve Britain's links to key markets abroad.

Kingfisher licence suspended

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2012

India's aviation regulator has suspended the flying licence of Kingfisher Airlines for failing to come up with a viable financial revival plan. Its slots will be redistributed.

Heathrow capacity 'hurting trade'

: Latest News; Tuesday, 23 October 2012

The UK London Heathrow Airport's capacity is so tight it took four years for Mexico's Aeromexico to gain access to it.

'Petrol from air' breakthrough

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

A small company in the north of England - Air Fuel Synthesis (AFS) - has developed a technology to create petrol using only air and electricity, although critics say today's cost of electricity is a barrier to commercial use.

New focus, structure at Air NZ

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

Air New Zealand has announced a new management structure and team ahead of a takeover by new chief Christopher Luxon.

Cathay adds classes, services

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

Cathay Pacific is to introduce business and premium economy cabins on its Delhi-Hong Kong route from 29 October and also will commence four weekly flights to Hyderabad starting 1 December 2012.

IATA supports EU aviation efficiency push

: Latest News; Monday, 22 October 2012

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has reacted positively to statements made by Siim Kallas, vice president of the European Commission, asserting that delivering a fully functioning Single European Sky (SES) is Europe's top aviation priority.