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ATW News â For latest news go to ATWOnline.com Adrian Schofield Australian regulators have given interim approval to a partnership between Virgin Australia and Virgin Atlantic that will see them cooperate in the Australia-UK market. |
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Adrian Schofield Premium Content A new group of investors reportedly is interested in buying a significant stake in Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB), although such a move would conflict with the airline’s own recovery proposal. |
Helen Massy-Beresford The European Commission (EC) has formally approved Connect Airways’ acquisition of UK regional carrier Flybe, the consortium said July 5. |
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Helen Massy-Beresford Premium Content France’s air accident investigation agency said it has found part of the engine of an Air France Airbus A380 in Greenland, opening up the possibility of learning more about what happened almost two years after the engine failed. |
Helen Massy-Beresford Premium Content Pilots at Air France regional subsidiary Air France HOP may strike because they want to be moved onto Air France contracts. |
Kurt Hofmann Austrian trade union Vida is launching a new offensive aimed at Vienna International Airport that it says could involve strikes, but support across airline employees based at the fast-growing airport seems weak. |
Alan Dron Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways plans to increase capacity to three of its significant Asian destinations in a response to growing traffic on the routes. |
Adrian Schofield Premium Content Qantas has selected the second of two sites for the pilot training academy it is establishing to help address growing pilot hiring needs. |
Kurt Hofmann Scandinavian LCC Norwegian Air Shuttle has introduced “gate-to-gate” Wi-Fi connectivity, which gives passengers access to the airline’s Wi-Fi network as soon as they step on board the aircraft. |
Chen Chuanren After an extensive market research and customer feedback, Singapore Airlines (SIA) has committed SGD50 million ($36.8 million) to upgrade its SilverKris, and Krisflyer Gold Lounges at Changi Airport’s Terminal 3. |
Adrian Schofield Premium Content Pacific Island carrier Air Kiribati is planning to extend its reach to international tourist markets by introducing Embraer E190-E2s. |
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