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US To Allow Expanded In-flight Electronic Device Use

  The US Federal Aviation Administration said on Thursday it will allow airlines to expand the use of portable electronic devices in flight to include smartphones, tablets and e-readers, ending a long-standing ban. “...


Boeing To Increase 737 Production

  Boeing is to increase production of its workhorse 737 aircraft to 47 planes per month by 2017 from 38 now, a surprise move that analysts said boded well for the company, its suppliers and airlines. Boeing had already ann...



Air France-KLM Writes Off Alitalia Stake

Air France-KLM has written off the worth of its stake in Alitalia, casting doubt over its willingness to take a position additional within the struggling provider as a susceptible economic system chips away at its personal debt...


Steigenberger Parkhotel Düsseldorf Reopens Following Renovations

“For us, the Steigenberger Parkhotel in Düsseldorf is a showpiece, which combines both, the classic elegance of a Grand Hotel with a rich tradition and the luxury of a modern Five Star Hotel” says Puneet Chhatwal, ...



ANA Feels Profits Squeeze From Weak Yen

  ANA said a weakened yen, the result of policies to revive the Japanese economy, have hurt profits, forcing Japan’s largest carrier to almost halve its outlook for operating profit this business year. The carrier, w...


Boeing 777X Design May Be Done Outside Seattle

  tion for the 777X between Washington, South Carolina, Texas and other places where Boeing has facilities. “It certainly implies that they’re leaving all their options open, which is a great way of putting pre...