Archive for June 5th, 2009

PARIS AIR SHOW: Realising the 787 dream

Posted by admin on June 5, 2009

Boeing’s 787 is on the brink of its first flight – but getting there has been a long and tough struggle as the airframer has battled production, supply and labour problems
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PARIS AIR SHOW: A350 XWB ready to rock

Posted by admin on June 5, 2009

Airbus steps up the pace as development of new twinjet moves into critical final phase
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As BA hurts, Iberia looks to Air France, Lufthansa

Posted by admin on June 5, 2009

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The relationship between British Airways and Spanish carrier Iberia runs long and deep. BA owns 13.5% of Iberia and has two seats on its board, and the two airlines are members of the oneworld alliance. The airlines have been pursuing a merger for a while now, and nack in February, Iberia chairman Fernando [...]

IATA annual general meeting 2009: Latest news

Posted by admin on June 5, 2009

Airline leaders will meet in Kuala Lumpur this month for the forthcoming IATA annual general meeting at arguably the most challenging time in the sector’s history. Air cargo traffic declines may have flattened after plumetting earlier this year, but the sharp drop in premium demand remains a major concern for airlines. How will industry leaders [...]