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BA-Iberia Plan Highlights Asian Airline Prey

September 8, 2010

The acquisition plan outlined by British Airways and Iberia aims to land in Asia, with several viable companies waiting at the end of the runway.
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US Opposes Delta, Virgin Blue Competition Waiver

September 8, 2010

The US administration proposed on Wednesday to deny a bid by Delta Air Lines and Virgin Blue for an alliance that would include a waiver from US competition laws.
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Ryanair Could Buy Up To 300 Aircraft

September 8, 2010

Ryanair, Europe's biggest low-cost airline, could be in the market for up to 300 aircraft, the company's chief executive was quoted as saying in an interview on Wednesday.
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Thai Plane Searched In LA After Bomb Threat

September 8, 2010

Investigators found no evidence of a bomb aboard a Thai Airways flight on Tuesday after a written threat was discovered in a lavatory shortly before its arrival in Los Angeles, officials said.
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BA CEO Interested In Future Qantas Merger

September 7, 2010

British Airways would be interested in discussing a merger with Qantas Airways, if Australia's top airline was a willing party, BA chief executive Willie Walsh said in a newspaper interview.
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AIRLINE NEWS

BA-Iberia Plan Highlights Asian Airline Prey

The acquisition plan outlined by British Airways and Iberia aims to land in Asia, with several viable companies waiting at the end of the runway.
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AIRPORT NEWS

Chicago Council OKs USD$1 Bln Airport Bonds

The Chicago City Council gave final approval on Wednesday to USD$1 billion of revenue bonds to continue expanding O'Hare International Airport.
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AVIATION NEWS

Quit Delay Habit, ILFC Tells Jetmakers

Airbus and Boeing must deliver on their pledges and break with a growing pattern of delays, the head of the world's largest plane leasing firm said on Tuesday.
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