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India poised to open doors to foreign airlines

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

After multiple stalled and blocked attempts, India's government says it will consider a proposal allowing foreign airlines to buy stakes of up to 49 per cent in India's airlines after most of its major carriers reported significant losses.

SAS denies takeover talks, cuts staff

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Scandinavian airline SAS has denied newspaper report that it is in talks with Qatar Airways over a possible takeover.

Kerry Logistics to open China complex

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Kerry Logistics has announced a new logistics centre for Zhengzhou, China. Ground breaking on the 70,000-square-metre complex will take place within months, with completion in the first quarter of 2013.

Thames airport scheme to proceed?

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

The UK government is understood to be considering a scheme originally proposed by Boris Johnson, the mayor of London, for a new airport on the Thames estuary

RBS sells aircraft leasing arm

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

The UK government-controlled Royal Bank of Scotland is selling its Dublin, Ireland-based aviation leasing unit to Japan's Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group for about US$7.3 billion.

Royal Jordanian to boost services

: Latest News; Thursday, 19 January 2012

Royal Jordanian, which launched a new cargo route to Vienna at the end of last year with a single flight each week, has flagged second and third frequencies to the city from May and November respectively.