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Seabury cuts forecast

: Latest News; Monday, 22 June 2009

Research and consultancy group Seabury Cargo Advisory says it has adjusted its air freight expectations downwards by between 13-17 per cent for the year after “deep and sustained losses” in the first half.

Pilot dies of natural causes

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

A Continental Airlines transatlantic flight yesterday had to make an emergency landing at Newark airport, near New York after its pilot died in the cockpit mid-flight. The Boeing 777, carrying 247 passengers from Brussels to the New Jersey airport, touched down safely after two co-pilots took the controls. Continental said the 60-year-old captain, who had flown for the airline for 32 years and was based at Newark, "died in flight, apparently of natural causes".

AFIF golf day aims to raise A$20,000

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

It’s on again – AFIF’s annual industry charity golf day, which hopes to raise A$20,000 to support research for the prevention, cure and care of sufferers of Alzheimer’s disease.

Continental praises biofuel results

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

US carrier Continental Airlines says the biofuel blend used in a demonstration flight in January delivered an approximate 1.1 per cent increase in fuel efficiency compared to traditional jet fuel.

Qatar Airways joins Cargo 2000

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

Qatar Airways Cargo has signed up for the Cargo 2000 program.

Iberia worst for mislaid bags during winter

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

Spanish carrier Iberia lost 19.2 bags for every 1,000 passengers during the northern winter months and was rated the worst European performer among 26 participants in a survey carried out by the Association of European Airlines.

Qatar to Australia

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

Qatar Airways has confirmed it will launch Doha-Melbourne 777-200LR services three times per week from 06 December, building quickly to daily services. It is understood Sydney services will be launched Q2 2010.

BA asks staff to cut pay

: Latest News; Wednesday, 17 June 2009

UK carrier British Airways has asked its 40,000 staff to work without pay for up to a month as it tries to reduce a cash-burn rate of nearly GBP3 million per day.

ADAC inks three German agreements

: Latest News; Wednesday, 17 June 2009

Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) has signed Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with three German aerospace companies: Aerotech Peissenberg, Aircraft Electronic Engineering and MT Aerospace.

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Seabury cuts forecast

: Latest News; Monday, 22 June 2009

Pilot dies of natural causes

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

Continental praises biofuel results

: Latest News; Friday, 19 June 2009

US carrier Continental Airlines says the biofuel blend used in a demonstration flight in January delivered an approximate 1.1 per cent increase in fuel efficiency compared to traditional jet fuel.