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Jetman Fails To Complete Intercontinental Flight Attempt

Getty Images yesterday

TARIFA, SPAIN - NOVEMBER 25: A boat and a rescue helicopter look for former Swiss Pilot Yves Rossy after he ditched in the sea during his jet-powered wing intercontinental flight attempt on November 25, 2009 Atlanterra near Tarifa, Spain. Former Swiss Jet ...

BMI to axe 600 jobs

AFP European Edition yesterday

BMI, which was recently taken over by Lufthansa of Germany, said on Wednesday it planned to cut 600 jobs and said more positions were at risk owing to a drop in passenger demand. "A reduction in the number of aircraft deployed... will ...

Airlines Hit With Precedent-Setting Fines For Tarmac Delay Incident

consumeraffairs.com yesterday

Passengers compensated for 'time and discomfort' The Department of Transportation has levied a total civil penalty of $100,000 against Continental Airlines and ExpressJet Airlines for their roles in causing the passengers on board Continental Express flight 2816 to remain on the aircraft ...

Singapore Airlines flies high again in Zagat survey

Reuters Life! Online Report 2 days ago

SINGAPORE (Reuters Life!) - Passengers and travel agents have voted Singapore Airlines this year's best international carrier in a Zagat survey that also showed how the economic downturn had grounded the travel industry. The 2009 Airline Survey by the travel and entertainment ...

wynonna judd toys

WENN 2 days ago

Wynonna Judd aboard the 67th annual Santa Train distributing toys and gifts to families along the train route to kick of the holiday season in Appalachia Kingsport, Tennessee - 21.11.09 Copyright 2009 WENN

US Airways defers delivery of 54 aircraft

AP News 2 days ago

US Airways puts off delivery of 54 new planes for 3 years to conserve cash US Airways will delay delivery of 54 new Airbus jets until at least 2013 and take other steps to boost its cash reserves until travel demand rebounds. ...

US Airways signs deal to expand destinations

AP Features 2 days ago

US Airways signs deal with Taca Airlines to expand destinations in Central and South America US Airways has signed a codeshare deal with Taca Airlines that will let customers to fly to more destinations in Central and South America next year. The ...

3 airlines fined in Minnesota tarmac stranding

AP Features 2 days ago

Government levies the first fines against airlines for their roles in a tarmac stranding The government is imposing fines for the first time against airlines for stranding passengers on an airport tarmac, the Transportation Department said Tuesday. The department said it has ...

Delta seeking to raise more than $688M in offering

AP News 2 days ago

Delta Air Lines seeking to raise more than $688 million in debt offering Delta Air Lines Inc. is seeking to raise more than $688 million by selling notes backed by aircraft it owns. Delta expects to use the proceeds from the issuance ...

US Airways delays delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft

AFP Global Edition 2 days ago

US Airways said Tuesday it had delayed the delivery of 54 Airbus aircraft as part of spending cuts over the next three years aimed at returning the struggling airline to profitability. US Airways said the delivery of the planes, previously scheduled for ...

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