Taiwan, China set to launch historic weekend flights 2008-7-4Taiwan and China, political rivals for six decades, will launch direct weekend charter flights on Friday, potentially letting millions of tourists visit the island in a historic move heralding a further warming of relations.
AirTran to cut wages by 10 percent - report 2008-7-4AirTran told employees it will cut salaries and wages by about 10 percent and warned that more cutbacks may be necessary as it struggles with high fuel prices, according to a newspaper report on Wednesday.
US airline pilots brace for downsizing - FEATURE 2008-7-4United Airlines' pilot Todd Coomans has yet to fully recover from a painful layoff five years ago that set his airline career back several years and, along the way, also cost him his marriage.
American cutting jobs to offset fuel prices 2008-7-4American Airlines' parent AMR will reduce its employee headcount by about 8 percent as it cuts capacity to offset record-high fuel prices, the company said in an internal memo on Wednesday.
Ryanair raises aer lingus stake to 29.8 percent 2008-7-4Ryanair said on Wednesday it raised its stake in fellow Irish airline Aer Lingus to 29.82 percent.
American, Iberia, BA plan joint venture - report 2008-7-4American Airlines, British Airways and Spain's Iberia are close to applying for antitrust immunity to form a joint venture, a newspaper reported on Thursday.
French court to try continental over concorde crash 2008-7-4A French judge has ordered US carrier Continental Airlines and five individuals to stand trial over the crash of an Air France Concorde that killed 113 people, a prosecutor's statement said on Thursday.
New design centre plans Robin Hood Airport site 2008-7-3Engineering firm Marshall Aerospace is planning a multi-million pound development next to Robin Hood Airport to create a state-of-the-art design centre. The company is planning to revamp Hangar Two at its existing site at Finningley to create a corporate aviation design and paint centre.
Air Southwest and Flybe support Newquay Airport 2008-7-3Two airlines have reaffirmed their commitment to Newquay Airport after a route from the airport was scrapped due to spiralling fuel costs. Air Southwest - the largest operator of flights from the airport - and Flybe have both pledged their support to Newquay.
Firms forsee return to Southend Airport's golden age 2008-7-3Businesses are looking forward to a second golden age of the once-buzzing Southend Airport, the Echo reports. A blueprint to expand the hub has been announced by Rochford and Southend councils and it is hoped the proposed train terminal and longer runway will help create 3,000 jobs.
BA to sell Mondial travel insurance 2008-7-3British Airways has signed a deal with insurance company Mondial Assistance to offer customers the company's cover during its online booking process. The deal means passengers booking tickets on ba.com will be offered an 'opt-in' step as they purchase tickets.
Continental to take charges for capacity cuts 2008-7-3Continental Airlines said on Tuesday it would take charges to cover the costs of scaling back flights, as it battles record fuel prices, and said, on average, its planes were less full in June than a year ago.
Austria hires advisers on airline sale 2008-7-3The Austrian government has appointed advisers on a possible sale of loss-making Austrian Airlines (AUA), a source familiar with the matter said on Tuesday.
Cathay pacific shares drop after profit warning 2008-7-3Cathay Pacific's shares tumbled 7.8 percent to a two-year low after it warned of disappointing first-half earnings due to high fuel prices, triggering a round of selling in aviation shares in China and Singapore.
British airways to buy france's l'avion 2008-7-3British Airways has agreed to buy small French business airline l'Avion for EUR68 million euros (52 million pounds) and it will become part of its new OpenSkies unit, they said in a joint statement on Wednesday.
Indonesia grounds small airlines to meet safety standards 2008-7-3Indonesia's transport ministry grounded five small airlines this week because they did not meet safety standards, a ministry official said on Wednesday.
Concerns raised over BA Edinburgh flights 2008-7-2The number of British Airways flights between Edinburgh Airport and Heathrow could be cut, the Evening News reports. It says that the current shuttle service is under threat because of pressure on landing slots from the more lucrative longer-haul flights at the congested Heathrow.
HIAL firefighter strikes suspended 2008-7-2The union representing Highlands and Islands Airports fire crews have agreed to suspend industrial action to allow further talks on pay. Unite had planned a strike at nine Scottish airports on Friday in a dispute over a 2% pay increase offered by Highlands and Islands Airports Limited (HIAL).
Exeter Airport releases expansion plans 2008-7-2More than 2,000 new jobs could be created under plans to expand Exeter Airport, released today. The airport has unveiled its expansion plans in a draft master plan, which includes an expected increase in on-site jobs from 1,400 to 3,550 by 2030 and looks for more destinations, a new runway and taxiways.
TradeWinds airlines sues soros for USD$55 Mln 2008-7-2George Soros was sued on Monday by TradeWinds Airlines as the cargo carrier seeks to recover a USD$54.9 million judgment against an aviation company controlled by the billionaire hedge fund manager and his business partner, Pernendu Chatterjee.
