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ASEAN Open Skies move closer

: Latest News; Thursday, 20 January 2011

Several airlines have announced they are commencing new services in the ASEAN region over the next few months, putting into practice the spirit of the regional grouping’s aim to implement an open skies policy.

Freight bright spot for SIA

: Latest News; Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Singapore Airlines (SIA) has reported a better cargo result while capacity in the cabins (measured in available seat kilometres) grew 4.9 per cent year on-year against a 0.4 per cent increase in passengers carried.

Virgin America to buy US$5 billion of Airbus planes

: Latest News; Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Virgin America has signed a US$5 billion plane order with Airbus including some for a revamped model of Airbus' A320 passenger jet.

New air cargo airport for India?

: Latest News; Wednesday, 19 January 2011

An international cargo airport could be built in Haryana, New Delhi, India. Some 3,000 acres of land has been identified for the project at Bhaini Maharajpur and Bhaini Bhairon villages near Delhi and an application for the airport filed with the Ministry of Civil Aviation.

Emirates hits back at Lufthansa

: Latest News; Wednesday, 19 January 2011

Dubai-based Emirates has responded to Lufthansa after the German carrier tried to stop it being allocated landing slots at Berlin's new airport.

Airbus chalks up 10,000th sale

: Latest News; Tuesday, 18 January 2011

Airbus confirmed today its 10,000th order with a firm contract from Virgin America for 60 A320s, including 30 A320neo aircraft.

IATA tips more rises in premium, economy travel

: Latest News; Tuesday, 18 January 2011

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) says the upwards trend in air travel, particularly in premium classes, remained intact during November and that business travel confidence will drive growth in all classes in the coming months.