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Government denies Thai sacking claim

: Latest News; Wednesday, 14 August 2013

Thailand media claim Thai International president Sorajak Kasemsuvan faces dismissal after the carrier turned in a loss of THB7.8 billion in the second quarter of this year, but Transport minister Chadchart Sittipunt has denied knowledge of the accusations.

Air India seeks A320s

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

India's Air India has invited offers from lessors for up to 19 A320s with sharklets on lease for six years. The narrow-body planes will help Air India reduce costs and assist it in meeting government conditions for US$4.9 billion financial assistance through 2020.

DoJ files antitrust suit against AMR, US Air

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

The US Department of Justice has filed an antitrust suit against US Airways Group and AMR Corp's pending merger agreement, saying it would violate US antitrust law, create less competition in the airline industry and potentially raise prices for customers.

JetBlue in bag delivery deal

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

US carrier JetBlue is now offering customers the option of having their bags delivered under a partnership with Bags Incorporated to deliver luggage within a 40-mile radius of the airport within four hours of arrival.

Air China Cargo inks Precision contract

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Precision Conversions has won a contract to provide Air China Cargo - a joint venture between Air China and Cathay Pacific Airways - with four full 15-cargo position 757-200PCFs.

UTi opens new Heathrow facility

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Global supply chain services and solutions company UTi has opened a new 60-person facility at Heathrow Airport, London, United Kingdom.

Istanbul airports break records

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

In Turkey, two Istanbul airports have broken air traffic records.

Kingfisher's banks move on assets

: Latest News; Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Indian banks owed about US$1.4 billion by the country's Kingfisher Airlines have moved to seize its headquarters building Kingfisher House, which also has been targeted by Indian tax authorities seeking to recover unpaid service taxes.

Alliances reluctant to leave Heathrow

: Latest News; Monday, 12 August 2013

All three global airline alliances - oneworld, Star and SkyTeam - say they will resist any attempts to make them use another south east UK airport
instead of London Heathrow Airport.