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Highlights this month
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Recover from the current economic and fuel woes
Look on the bright side: ICAO
THE global aviation industry will recover from the current economic and fuel woes.
The Australian Aviation News - 1 month ago
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Staring at its worst slump since SARS as the global ...
Aviation passenger figures 'worst since SARS'
The international aviation industry is staring at its worst slump since SARS as the global financial crisis shows no sign of easing.
The Canberra Times - 1 month ago
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On its knees begging for help last night
India's Jet Airways sacks 2000
INDIA'S civil aviation industry was on its knees begging for help last night.
The Australian Aviation News - 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Still prioritising its goals to become more environmentally friendly
Environment still a priority despite current uncertainty: IATA
IATA reiterates that despite the current global economic uncertainty, the aviation industry is still prioritising its goals to become more environmentally friendly.
etravelblackboard - 1 month, 2 weeks ago
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Almost treble to $200 million, before more than doubling again ...
First Airbus final assembly line outside Europe inaugurated in Tianjin, China
Airbus, today, officially opened its first final assembly line outside of Europe. The Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao, together with the Party's Secretary of Tianjin, Zhang Gaoli and Airbus President and ...
Airbus - 2 months ago
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Seen unprecedented growth over the last five years in its ...
Fast growth in aviation sector and more to come for TNQ
Tropical North Queensland's aviation industry has seen unprecedented growth over the last five years in its aircraft maintenance and training sectors, helping contribute to the region's diversification and its continued ...
QLD State Government - 2 months, 1 week ago
2 weeks, 3 days ago
Virgin Atlantic in talks with easyJet to buy London's Gatwick airport
LONDON (AFP) - Virgin Atlantic, the British airline owned by tycoon Richard Branson, said on Friday that it was in talks about forming a consortium that would bid for London's ...
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 12:28 a.m. Saturday 15th November 2008
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 12:28 a.m. Saturday 15th November 2008
4 weeks, 1 day ago
Virgin’s Facebook sackings generate disturbing turbulance
News that Richard Branson has opted to sack 13 of his airline staff after they posted comments to a popular social networking site is a worrying sign of what might ...
Hydrapinion - 2 a.m. Monday 3rd November 2008
Hydrapinion - 2 a.m. Monday 3rd November 2008
1 month ago
Virgin sacks staff over cockroaches-in-plane claim
Virgin Atlantic has sacked 13 cabin staff after they criticised the airline and called some of its passengers "chavs" on the Facebook website. The airline, controlled by Sir Richard Branson's ...
WA Today - national - 11 p.m. Saturday 1st November 2008
WA Today - national - 11 p.m. Saturday 1st November 2008
1 month ago
Lufthansa & the Virgins, will they make love or war?
An intensely interesting situation has arisen in Europe after Lufthansa assumed outright control of UK carrier bmi after chairman Sir Michael Bishop exercised a £318 million option to sell them ...
Plane Talking - 11:27 a.m. Thursday 30th October 2008
Plane Talking - 11:27 a.m. Thursday 30th October 2008
Virgin seeks deal with Lufthansa
RICHARD Branson's Virgin Atlantic has proposed combining its operations with bmi, the British airline bought by Lufthansa.
The Australian Aviation News - 5:38 a.m. Thursday 30th October 2008
The Australian Aviation News - 5:38 a.m. Thursday 30th October 2008
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Plane-talking Branson slams BA-AA merger bid
VIRGIN BLUE owner Richard Branson has launched a campaign to stop a merger between British Airways and American Airlines by unveiling a slogan that will be painted on all Virgin ...
The Age - midnight Sunday 14th September 2008
The Age - midnight Sunday 14th September 2008
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Plane-talking Branson slams BA-AA merger bid
VIRGIN BLUE owner Richard Branson has launched a campaign to stop a merger between British Airways and American Airlines by unveiling a slogan that will be painted on all Virgin ...
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 11:01 p.m. Saturday 13th September 2008
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 11:01 p.m. Saturday 13th September 2008
2 months, 2 weeks ago
Virgin's Branson promises battle to block BA-AA merger
LONDON (AFP) - Virgin boss Richard Branson vowed Friday to "wage a major battle " to block a proposed merger between his competitors British Airways and American Airlines.
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 9:40 p.m. Friday 12th September 2008
Yahoo!7 Finance News - 9:40 p.m. Friday 12th September 2008
2 months, 3 weeks ago
V Australia launches travel agent plan
The Richard Branson-controlled Virgin Blue Holdings has set up its own travel agent payment system that allows it to sell tickets online for V Australia.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 4:51 p.m. Monday 8th September 2008
Sydney Morning Herald Business - 4:51 p.m. Monday 8th September 2008
3 months ago
Virgin interested in buying Gatwick
Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd, owned by billionaire Richard Branson, says it would be interested in bidding for London's Gatwick Airport as part of a consortium.
The Age - 7:47 a.m. Wednesday 3rd September 2008
The Age - 7:47 a.m. Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Branson passes on Blue
RICHARD BRANSON'S Virgin Group will not be increasing its stake in Virgin Blue in the aftermath of Toll Holdings's divestment of its shares in Australia's second-largest airline.
Sydney Morning Herald Business - midnight Wednesday 3rd September 2008
Sydney Morning Herald Business - midnight Wednesday 3rd September 2008
3 months ago
Lufthansa still may block Virgin
In an interview with Britain’s Sunday Telegraph newspaper, Virgin Atlantic head Sir Richard Branson has again indicated he would like...
MICE BTN - 4:07 p.m. Monday 1st September 2008
MICE BTN - 4:07 p.m. Monday 1st September 2008
3 months, 2 weeks ago
Virgin Blue posts 55% fall in net profit, cuts dividend
HONG KONG (MarketWatch) -- Australia's second-largest carrier, Virgin Blue Holdings Ltd , reported Tuesday a 55% decline in annual net profit, and cut its dividend, as higher fuel costs hurt ...
Market Watch Market Pulse - 12:29 p.m. Tuesday 19th August 2008
Market Watch Market Pulse - 12:29 p.m. Tuesday 19th August 2008
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Branson slams alliance
VIRGIN Atlantic boss Richard Branson has written to US presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain to warn against a potential alliance between British Airways and American Airlines.
The Australian Aviation News - midnight Wednesday 13th August 2008
The Australian Aviation News - midnight Wednesday 13th August 2008
3 months, 3 weeks ago
Branson warns against BA merger
Virgin Atlantic's Richard Branson has warned US presidential hopefuls over a potential alliance between BA and American Airlines.
Sky News Business - 8:52 a.m. Tuesday 12th August 2008
Sky News Business - 8:52 a.m. Tuesday 12th August 2008
