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BAA to lose two London Airports

: Latest News; Thursday, 21 August 2008

The UK’s dominant airport operator, BAA, has been told by the country’s Competition Commission it must sell two of its London airports, tipped to be Stansted and Gatwick (leaving it with Heathrow) and in Scotland, must sell either Edinburgh or Glasgow airport.

Biggest failure since Kitty Hawk, Gemini confirms closure

: Latest News; Thursday, 21 August 2008

US carrier Gemini Air Cargo has failed to find a way out of Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and is closing down.

Kingfisher set for UK service

: Latest News; Thursday, 21 August 2008

Indian airline Kingfisher plans to launch its first international service September 3, flying from Bangalore, India to Heathrow airport, London, UK using Airbus A330-200 equipment.

Virgin seeks Nigeria exit

: Latest News; Thursday, 21 August 2008

UK-based Virgin Group’s Virgin Atlantic is in discussions to sell its 49 per cent stake in Virgin Nigeria over a dispute with that country’s government. The carrier has accused Nigeria’s government of using underhand tactics to try to force Virgin Nigeria to move its domestic services away from the international terminal at Lagos, the country’s commercial capital.

DHL-UPS cuts start

: Latest News; Thursday, 21 August 2008

US freight carrier ABX Air says it will cut 200 workers as its primary customer DHL reduces business.

IATA urges Australia to act on aviation hurdles

: Latest News; Wednesday, 20 August 2008

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has challenged Australia to take a leadership role in three areas that are critical to aviation: Security, environment and liberalisation. The call came from Giovanni Bisignani, IATA’s director general and chief executive speaking in Sydney earlier this week.

DHL not slowed by protests

: Latest News; Wednesday, 20 August 2008

Despite Senate hearings, negative PR campaigns, local action committees and picket lines, global giant DHL is going ahead with its plan to appoint UPS its sole US carrier, replacing the incumbents ABX and Astar. Deutsche Post, DHL’s parent, says it is finalising redundancy plans for staff affected by the change.