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US Air Seeks To Sell Shareholders On AMR
The chief executive of US Airways sought to bolster shareholder support on Thursday for a proposed merger with bankrupt American Airlines, saying the financial community already likes the idea and the two airlines would ...
London Air Services Orders Five Learjet 75 Aircraft
Bombardier today announced that London Air Services (LAS) has placed firm orders for five Learjet 75 aircraft, valued at approximately $65 million U.S., based on the 2012 list price for typically equipped aircraft. LAS is the f...
South African Airways to Host 69th IATA AGM
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that South African Airways will host the 69th IATA Annual General Meeting (AGM) and World Air Transport Summit (WATS). The event will draw the top leadership of the a...
Qantas’ Joyce is the New IATA Chairman
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced that Qantas Airways CEO and Managing Director Alan Joyce has assumed his duties as Chairman of the IATA Board of Governors. Joyce succeeds KLM President and CEO Peter...
Passengers Sue JetBlue, Pilot After Meltdown
A group of passengers from a JetBlue flight that was forced to make an emergency landing in March after the pilot suffered a midair meltdown filed a lawsuit on Wednesday against both the airline and the pilot, according ...
Virgin America Signs Interline Deal With Japan Airlines
Virgin America Signs Interline Deal With Japan Airlines Virgin America, the California-based airline, announces a new interline agreement with Japan Airlines (JAL), offering seamless travel on the networks of both carriers acro...
