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JAL's forward cargo results uncertain

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Japan's Japan Airlines (JAL) says the March tsunami and earthquake drove revenues down by 52.2 per cent (in revenue tonne kilometre terms) year-over-year in the first half of fiscal 2011, though that wasn't the only area of loss for the airline.

TWU flags more trouble for Qantas

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

An Australian union has warned flag carrier Qantas that its passengers could be stranded during the Christmas holidays.

Nigeria fines BA, Virgin

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Nigeria's government has fined UK airline British Airways (BA) US$135 million and Virgin Atlantic Airways US$100 million for 'unfair trade practices'.

HAVs popularity growing

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Hybrid air vehicles (HAVs) -described as "a mix of airplane, airship, and hovercraft" - are growing in popularity.

Lufthansa to cut cargo capacity ahead of 2012 growth

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Germany's Lufthansa is to withdraw at least 20 per cent of its cargo capacity in the first half of 2012 to counter an anticipated slowdown in demand.

Australian cargo holds ground in September

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Total cargo movements at Australian domestic airports reached 42.8 thousand tonnes in September 2011, an increase of 0.8 per cent compared to September 2010, according to the latest data from the Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics.

MAS posts third straight quarterly loss

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Malaysia's Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has posted its third straight quarterly loss, blaming higher fuel costs and foreign exchange losses.

Joyce stands by grounding date

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Two Australian couriers have told the country's ABC 'Lateline' program that Qantas Airways booked drivers to deliver staff lockout notices in the days leading up to the airline's announcement it was grounding its fleet.

Fog hits European travel

: Latest News; Thursday, 24 November 2011

Winter fog has hit the UK and Europe, with dense fog causing more than 100 cancellations and delays at airports in the south east and east of England and forcing runways to close at Amsterdam Schiphol, Netherlands.