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Fyfe to leave Air NZ

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 January 2012

As was widely anticipated, Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe has confirmed to the company’s board that he will step down at the end of 2012.

Tiger buys into Mandala

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Singapore-based budget airline Tiger Airways has purchased a one third stake of Indonesia's Mandala Airlines.

Royal Brunei boosts Melbourne services

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Royal Brunei Airlines is to increase flights from Melbourne, Australia from four times per week to daily from March 2012.

Spanair closes doors

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Spanish airline Spanair closed its doors with almost no notice to passengers on Friday, cancelling all future flights at half an hour's notice after Gulf carrier Qatar Airways pulled out of takeover talks.

New Perth manager for Emirates SkyCargo

: Latest News; Tuesday, 31 January 2012

Dubai-based Emirates airline has promoted Marc Shedden to the role of cargo manager for Western Australia, replacing Geoff Lord, who had to retire under Emirates' employment rules.

Lan, Tam take next steps

: Latest News; Monday, 30 January 2012

Latin American carriers Tam of Brazil and Lan of Chile have sought approval to swap shares and delist Tam as the two move to form the world's second largest carrier by value.

United Continental reports US$1.3bn income

: Latest News; Monday, 30 January 2012

US airline group United Continental has reported full-year 2011 net income of US$1.3 billion, excluding US$483 million of special items which pulled the net down to US$840 million.

Etihad to buy two A330-200Fs

: Latest News; Monday, 30 January 2012

Gulf carrier Etihad Airways is to buy two more Airbus A330-200 freighters, valued at US$423 million list. It already has two of the type.

ABC takes delivery of B747-8F

: Latest News; Monday, 30 January 2012

Russian air cargo carrier AirBridgeCargo Airlines has taken delivery of the first of five new Boeing 747-8 freighters.