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Lan-Tam deal 'by early June'

: Latest News; Monday, 30 April 2012

Chile's Lan now expects to complete its takeover of Brazil's Tam early June and to spend US$1.7 billion in fleet purchases before the end of the year.

Flat March for Changi

: Latest News; Monday, 30 April 2012

Singapore's Changi Airport says that despite lower volumes to and from Europe and South Asia, overall, figures were stable in March as other markets improved.

China Eastern buys 20 B777s

: Latest News; Monday, 30 April 2012

US plane maker Boeing says subject to Chinese government approvals, China Eastern Airlines will buy 20 B777s to boost capacity in the Asia-Pacific region and China.

Saudi Arabia to license new carriers

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

Saudi Arabia will certify an unspecified number of new airlines for local and international flights in September this year, dealing with at least 14 firms' applications for licences, the kingdom's aviation authority says.

BMI units on the edge

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

In Europe, the new owner of BMI, IAG, has confirmed it will either sell or close the BMI 'Baby' and 'Regional' units, putting 800 jobs at risk.

February premium, economy international traffic up

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says international premium traffic was up by 6.3 per cent in February compared to the same month in 2011 and up from a 2.9 per cent hike in January. Economy travel also rose, by 8.9 per cent.

EasyJet boss calls for airports rethink

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

The UK government must reconsider second runways at London Gatwick or London Stansted if it is not going to consider Heathrow expansion, easyJet boss Carolyn McCall has said.

Air Canada back to Dublin

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

Canada's Air Canada is to re-start its direct Dublin-Toronto service from 8 June until the end of September using what its cargo sales agent described as 'cargo-friendly' Boeing 763s.

Lufthansa considers premium economy class

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

Germany's Lufthansa is reconsidering whether to introduce premium economy and drop first class on several routes as it tries to save EUR1.5 billion.

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Saudi Arabia to license new carriers

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012

: Latest News; Thursday, 26 April 2012