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By Richard Maslen
In these days of increased security and safety, airlines all have stringent procedures about access to the cockpit. Flight and cabin members have to
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The political instability in North Africa has probably hurt EgyptAir as much as anybody and the events of the past couple of days will do little to
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Libyan carrier Afriqiyah Airways is hoping to relaunch scheduled international operations from December 1, bringing a bright end to what has been a
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A privately owned carrier is working on its proposed launch with ambitious plans to establish long-haul connections from the Ghanaian capital Accra to
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Nigeria’s renewed focus on air safety was highlighted by International Air Transport Association (IATA) Director General & Chief Executive, Tony Tyler
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A start-up carrier which says it plans to significantly enhance domestic air services in the Democratic Republic of Congo, launched flights this week
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Equatorial Congo Airlines, or EC Air as it has become better known, only launched operations in September this year but it is already finalising plans
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Nigerian new arrival FirstNation Airways has finally launched operations some seven months after taking delivery of its three Airbus A320s. A senior
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German national carrier Lufthansa is to expand its European network from its Munich hub and has identified Routes’ events as a major factor in it
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Dutch national carrier KLM Royal Dutch Airlines has confirmed it will launch a three times weekly service between Amsterdam and the Zambian capital
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Afghanistan carrier Safi Airways is to inaugurate flights between Kabul and Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the start of next year
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) low-cost carrier flydubai is set to move its operations from Dubai International Airport to the new Al Maktoum
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UK ACMI specialist Astraeus Airlines ceased operations on November 21 and has appointed administrators. The carrier originally offered charter
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Australian carrier Qantas is to offer a special charter flight between Darwin and Hong Kong in January which could lead to the introduction of regular
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According to the recently released Airbus Global Market Forecast (GMF), Brazil will require 701 new passenger aircraft of more than 100 seats between
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LOT Polish Airlines is currently awaiting a decision from the relevant authorities in China to secure take-off and landing slots at Beijing Capital
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Middle Eastern carrier Qatar Airways has revealed its network expansion plans for the coming year with growth due in the European, African and
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Wizz Air Boosts Capacity at Timisoara Central and Eastern European low-cost specialist Wizz Air has revealed plans to expand its activities in the
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Chinese carrier Xiamen Airlines has been formally accepted as a member of the SkyTeam alliance by its membership and will now begin the process
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German national carrier Lufthansa has announced plans to launch a twice daily connection between Frankfurt and Moscow Vnukovo, complementing its
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Alaska Airlines has announced new daily non-stop service to Honolulu, on the island of Oahu, from Oakland International Airport (OAK) from April 10
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By Richard Maslen
The first Invest and Manage Airports will be held in London, 8-9 December 2011 and has attracted real interest from investors, infrastructure partners
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By Richard Maslen
Hong Kong Airlines has confirmed its plans to launch what it describes as an “all Club Class” daily service between Hong Kong and London. Details of
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By Richard Maslen
Hawaiian Airlines is to further expand its network to the US mainland next summer with its first connection to the East Coast. The carrier will
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By Richard Maslen
Charges and fees at Dublin Airport for 2012 will remain frozen at this year’s levels, according to operator DAA, in order to keep costs at the
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