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KLM flies world's first "passenger flight on biofuel"

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 21:24:00 GMT

AFP - THE HAGUE (AFP) - A Boeing 747, one of four engines powered by a 50-percent biokerosene mix, circled the Netherlands for an hour on Monday for what airline KLM called the world's first passenger flight using biofuel.

Executives on trial in Airbus insider trading probe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:48:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - The French markets watchdog heard claims Monday that 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives saved themselves millions by exploiting insider knowledge of problems with the A380 superjumbo project.

Save Big in Barbados With US Airways Vacations Extension

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 20:46:26 GMT

PRNewswire - Vacationers looking for tropical weather and beautiful beaches this winter can enjoy a non-stop hop from Philadelphia to Barbados and save BIGGER with an extended US Airways Vacations package deal.

Update #2: The Los Angeles Premiere of Paramount Pictures' 'UP IN THE AIR' Presented by American Airlines - Monday, November 30, 2009 at 7:30 P.M.

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 19:08:36 GMT

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MEDIA ALERT US Airways Pilots to Protest Boston Base Closure

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:37:31 GMT

Business Wire - US Airline Pilots Association (USAPA):

US Airways Employees Offer Holiday Travel Tips

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:25:20 GMT

Business Wire - Just in time for the holidays, US Airways (NYSE: LCC) employees offer tidings of joy and their advice for seamless travel this busy holiday season, including some little-known tricks of the travel trade.

Executives testify in Airbus insider trading probe

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:57:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - France's markets watchdog began hearings on Monday into claims 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives made huge profits with inside information about delays in the Airbus A380 project.

EADS executives testify in insider trading case

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:03:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - France's financial watchdog began hearings on Monday into insider trading allegations against more than a dozen current and former executives of European aerospace giant EADS.

BA warns cabin crew over strike: report

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 01:01:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - British Airways chief executive Willie Walsh warned his cabin crew Monday that he will not compromise on cost-cutting measures ahead of possible strike action next month.

First Air France A380 reaches New York

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:46:00 GMT

AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - The world's largest airliner, an Air France A380, touched down in New York on Friday after completing the superjumbo jet's first Atlantic crossing from Europe to the United States.

Jim Albaugh Welcomes South Carolina to Boeing Family

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 20:45:57 GMT

PRNewswire - "The Boeing Company (NYSE: BA) is an incredible company with a great heritage-including McDonnell Aircraft, Douglas Aircraft, Hughes Aircraft, North American Aircraft, and of course, Boeing-iconic companies all.

Boeing starts work on second Dreamliner assembly site

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 19:32:00 GMT

AFP - NEW YORK (AFP) - US aerospace giant Boeing broke ground Friday for the second assembly plant for its new 787 Dreamliner aircraft scheduled for its first test flight by the end of the year.

WestJet named Canadian airline of the year

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:49:32 GMT

CNW Group - WestJet announced today that it has been named Canadian airline of the year by the tourism industry of Mazatlan, Mexico.

SuperShuttle Brings Holiday Cheer With Airport Transportation Discounts to Denver Residents, Five Dollar Rides and Airline Miles From November 23 Unti

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:00:20 GMT

PRNewswire - SuperShuttle Denver brings holiday cheer to Denver families during this holiday season with five dollar rides for additional passengers traveling to and from residential addresses. Families who participate can also earn miles on all SuperShuttle's airline partners.

Boeing Breaks Ground on Second 787 Assembly Line in North Charleston, SC

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 15:47:14 GMT

PRNewswire - Boeing (NYSE: BA) today held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the start of construction for the second final assembly site for the 787 Dreamliner program at its Boeing Charleston facility.

Air Canada tests in-flight Internet service

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:32:00 GMT

Reuters - OTTAWA (Reuters) - Air Canada is testing whether travelers want to pay to surf the Web, send email or work via the Internet while flying, as the airline's looks at new measures to boost revenue.

Iberia staff axe strike plans after pay deal: union

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:04:00 GMT

AFP - MADRID (AFP) - Cabin crews from Spanish airline Iberia on Friday axed plans for a series of one-day strikes in the coming weeks after reaching a pay agreement with the carrier, a union spokesman said.

Bombardier has hopes for success in winning rail orders in North America

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:11:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONTREAL - Bombardier's (TSX:BBD.B) transportation division has high hopes that its success in winning big rail contracts isn't confined to Europe and China.

Aerospace concerns weigh on Bombardier stock despite big potential rail contract

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:26:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - MONTREAL - Concern about Bombardier's (TSX:BBD.B) aerospace business hangs over the company even though its ground transportation division scored a major coup against one of its principal rail rivals.

Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. Announces Dividend

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:33:33 GMT

Business Wire - The board of directors of Delta Natural Gas Company, Inc. (NASDAQ: DGAS) at a meeting held November 19, 2009, authorized a quarterly stock dividend of thirty-two and one half cents ($.325) per share to be paid December 15, 2009 to all common shareholders of record as of November 30, 2009.

Air Canada begins customer trials for inflight internet

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:27:08 GMT

CNW Group - Air Canada said today it has begun trials to offer its customers Gogo(R) Inflight Internet service on board select flights on the carrier's Toronto-Los Angeles and Montreal-Los Angeles routes.

American Airlines Launches Wi-Fi Widget to Allow Travelers to Find Wi-Fi Equipped Flights American Completes Installation of Wi-Fi on 150 MD-80 Aircr

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:52:38 GMT

PRNewswire - American Airlines, the first U.S. airline to launch Gogo Inflight Internet, is launching its new Wi-Fi Widget that enables customers to identify Wi-Fi equipped flights 24 hours prior to departure.

Delta Equity Selects FundQuest to Provide Technology, Back-Office, and Investment Research to Accelerate Growth Across National Branch Network

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:33:00 GMT

Business Wire - Delta Equity Services Corporation, a national full service broker-dealer, headquartered in Bolton, MA, has selected FundQuest to help them accelerate growth through outsourced technology, back-office, and investment research services.

Air France A380 set for first transatlantic flight

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:30:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - An Air France A380 superjumbo, the world's largest civilian airliner, is to set off on Friday on the first Air France flight across the Atlantic bound for New York with 538 passengers aboard.

Fitch Takes Various Rating Actions on Delta EETCs

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:23:25 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings has taken various rating actions on the following classes of Delta Air Lines (Delta) Enhanced Equipment Trust Certificate (EETC) transactions as detailed below:

Delta Dental of Minnesota Teams Up with Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency to Provide Free Toothbrushes to Kids at Minneapolis and Anoka County H1N1 Vacc

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:14:23 GMT

Business Wire - Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency:

Boeing Delivers First 777 to Philippine Airlines Milestone delivery carries humanitarian relief supplies for Filipino flood victims

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:05:47 GMT

PRNewswire - Boeing (NYSE: BA) today delivered a 777-300ER (Extended Range) to U.S.-based leasing company GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS) and its customer, Philippine Airlines (PAL).

Ireland's Aer Lingus warns of more job losses

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:23:00 GMT

AFP - DUBLIN (AFP) - Irish airline Aer Lingus warned Wednesday of more possible job losses if agreement cannot be reached by the end of November over proposed cost cutting measures.

France's SNCF in talks to buy Bombardier trains

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:10:00 GMT

Reuters - PARIS (Reuters) - French rail operator SNCF said on Wednesday it is in exclusive negotiations with Canadian manufacturer Bombardier to buy trains in a deal that could be worth as much as 8 billion euros ($11.98 billion).

Delta, alliance partners offer $1 billion to lure Japan Airlines from American Airlines group

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:23:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - TOKYO - Delta Air Lines and its alliance partners said Wednesday they are making a billion dollar offer intended to lure loss-making Japan Airlines from its affiliation with American Airlines.

Europe's top airline Air France-KLM posts loss

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 20:12:00 GMT

AFP - PARIS (AFP) - Air France-KLM, Europe's biggest airline, on Wednesday posted a loss of 147 million euros (220 million dollars) in the second quarter of its fiscal year as the crisis continues to hit air travel.

Bombardier in line for $12.6B train deal

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:55:03 GMT

CBC - Montreal-headquartered Bombardier is in exclusive talks with French railway agency SNCF for a contract worth $12.6 billion to build up to 860 trains, the company said Wednesday.

Bombardier wins $12B US contract: report

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 18:26:24 GMT

CBC - Agence France-Press, the French news agency, reported Wednesday that Montreal-based Bombardier is in "exclusive talks" with the French railway agency SNCF for a $12-billion US contract to build 860 trains.

AirTran Airways Unveils Seat Back Advertising - Airline and Partners Bring Exclusive Offers to Fliers -

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 17:45:53 GMT

PRNewswire - AirTran Airways, a subsidiary of AirTran Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AAI), today announced plans to outfit all of its 138 Boeing jets with seat back advertising.

American Airlines Offers Family-Friendly Tips for Holiday Travel

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:56:49 GMT

PRNewswire - Millions of travelers will take to the skies this season to celebrate the holidays with family and friends.

Air Canada to launch Calgary-Tokyo non-stop service; Offering convenient connecting flights throughout Asia

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:31:22 GMT

CNW Group - Air Canada today announced that it will introduce non-stop service between Calgary and Tokyo, offering convenient connecting flights throughout Asia with its Star Alliance partner carriers.

Boeing rolls out new version of Boeing 747 jumbo

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:28:00 GMT

AFP - WASHINGTON (AFP) - US aerospace giant Boeing said Wednesday it had rolled out the first of the much delayed new version of its 747 freighter ahead of its maiden flight early next year.

Asiana Airlines Selects Goodrich for Boeing 777-200ER Landing Gear Overhaul Services -- Agreement includes use of Goodrich-managed rotable assets

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:05:10 GMT

PRNewswire - Goodrich Corporation (NYSE: GR) has been selected by Korea's Asiana Airlines to provide landing gear maintenance services for its fleet of Boeing 777-200ER aircraft.

Hexaware's new Solution to Enable Airline Passengers to Download Bar Coded Boarding Passes on Mobile Phones

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:01:08 GMT

PRNewswire - Hexaware Technologies, a leading global provider of IT & BPO services and consulting, today announced the launch of the QwikCheck Bar Coded Boarding Passes (BCBP) solution.

First Boeing 747-8 Freighter Leaves Paint Hangar

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:01:01 GMT

PRNewswire - Boeing (NYSE: BA) moved the first 747-8 Freighter out of the paint hangar in Everett, Wash., Tuesday night sporting a special "light" livery.

Virgin America's New Golden State to Gold Coast Service Takes Off Best Domestic Airline Expands Route Map with Launch of Brilliant New Service from S

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:00:28 GMT

PRNewswire - Virgin America, the California-based airline that is reinventing domestic travel, today expands to the tenth destination in its growing network - South Florida.

Delta offers JAL billion-dollar financial lifeline

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT

AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Japan Airlines was offered a billion-dollar financial lifeline Wednesday from Delta Air Lines and its SkyTeam alliance partners, as Tokyo refused to rule out allowing the carrier going bankrupt.

Delta offers JAL $1 bln financial lifeline

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:39:00 GMT

AFP - TOKYO (AFP) - Japan Airlines was offered a billion-dollar financial lifeline on Wednesday from Delta Air Lines and its SkyTeam alliance partners, as Tokyo refused to rule out allowing the carrier going bankrupt.

American Airlines Statement Regarding AA and oneworld Total Value Proposition to Japan Airlines

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 08:51:04 GMT

PRNewswire - American Airlines has issued the following statement:

Vote for Your Favorites in the CL Readers' Choice Platinum List Survey Sweepstakes You Could Win Your Share of One Million American Airlines AAdvanta

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:46:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Celebrated Living, the luxury magazine of American Airlines, recently launched its popular CL Readers' Choice Platinum List Survey Sweepstakes in conjunction with the CL winter issue featuring actress Hilary Swank.

Air Berlin reports doubled profits

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:49:00 GMT

AFP - FRANKFURT (AFP) - Air Berlin, Germany's second biggest airline after Lufthansa, on Tuesday reported that its net profit more than doubled in the third quarter of this year on a 12-month comparison.

PicksThatMove.com Announces Investment Opinion on Mercator Minerals Ltd., Assured Guaranty Ltd., Semitool Inc., InstaCare Corp. and Air Canada

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:13:30 GMT

Business Wire - PicksThatMove is pleased to bring investors special situation stocks which have a high potential for price appreciation.

Airbus Announces Doubling of Manufacturing Dollars in California

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:04:58 GMT

Business Wire - Airbus today announced it has awarded the contract for the manufacturing of high tech inlet lipskins for the A350 XWB to the California-based McStarlite Company, the world’s leading producer of aircraft engine nacelle lipskins.

Continental Airlines Receives Top Honors in Business Travel News' Annual Airline Survey Survey measures corporate travel buyer perceptions of airline

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:27:39 GMT

PRNewswire - Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) outranked its U.S. network competitors to take top honors in Business Travel News' (BTN) Annual Airline Survey for the second consecutive year.

Fitch Expects to Rate Boeing's New Notes 'A+'; Comments on Cash Flow & Leverage

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:56:20 GMT

Business Wire - Fitch Ratings expects to assign 'A+' ratings to The Boeing Company's (BA) planned issuance of new three-year and seven-year senior unsecured notes.

Boeing Selects Best Doctors to Help Employees Get the Right Care

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:17:59 GMT

Business Wire - Best Doctors, Inc., a provider of employer-based health benefits that help members get the right care, today announced that The Boeing Company, the world’s leading aerospace company, has selected Best Doctors’ benefit to include among its portfolio of Well Being resources. Through Best Doctors, Boeing employees and their dependents now have access to some of the nation’s most advanced medical expertise when they are uncertain about their diagnosis or treatment options.

Delta, eBay Offer Complimentary Wi-Fi to More than 1 Million Customers as Thanksgiving Thank You

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:00:54 GMT

PRNewswire - Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL) announced an agreement with eBay, the world's largest online marketplace, to provide complimentary Gogo Inflight Internet service to customers traveling on all Wi-Fi equipped flights from Nov. 24-30.

easyJet reports profit drop on high fuel costs

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:59:00 GMT

AFP - LONDON (AFP) - British budget airline easyJet said on Tuesday that rising jet fuel costs were a factor in a 14-percent drop in annual net profit to 71.2 million pounds (80 million euros, 120 million dollars).

Boeing gets first orders at Dubai Airshow for 11 737s from Algeria

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:08:00 GMT

The Canadian Press - DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - Boeing scored its first aircraft orders at the Dubai Airshow on Tuesday, getting requests for a total of 11 737-800 jetliners from two Algerian airlines.

Air Austral confirms order for two superjumbos

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:45:00 GMT

AFP - DUBAI (AFP) - Air Austral, the carrier based in the French Indian Ocean island of Reunion, has confirmed an earlier order for two Airbus A380 superjumbos, the European manufacturer said Tuesday at the Dubai Airshow.