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Former Prime Minister Brian Mulroney is suing the Liberal Government of Prime Minister Jean Chretien for $37 million in damages, alleging libel over accusations linking him to kickbacks related to the 1988 sale of 34 Airbus passenger jets to Air Canada. The allegations, which originated from a Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
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Singapore Airlines has selected Rolls-Royce to supply engines for up to 61 Boeing 777s, with the deal valued at up to $1.8 billion. The contract, announced Tuesday, includes firm orders for engines covering 28 jets, as well as options on engines for 33 more. Rolls-Royce will supply as many
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Canadian authorities and their Swiss counterparts are investigating claims of bribery surrounding the sale of Airbus aircraft to Canadian companies. The allegations point to a complex web of deals, shell companies, and secret commissions paid to influential individuals, including former Canadian politicians. An Air Canada contract with Airbus Industrie is
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United Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer John Edwardson stressed the need for a complete liberalization of the international bilateral aviation system, citing the current structure's limitations and its stifling effect on market growth. Edwardson highlighted the world's movement toward liberalization, contrasting it with Japan'
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The Boston chapter of The Black Professionals Organization (BPO), a United Airlines employee organization, has launched a mentoring program at the Jeremiah E. Burke School in Dorchester, Mass. The program aims to support 18 high-achieving students who were selected for their academic prowess and interest in the program. The students,
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SkyWest Airlines, the nation's tenth largest regional airline, will improve its Shuttle service between Los Angeles and San Diego, offering enhanced amenities and more efficient flights. The airline currently operates 31 daily roundtrips, departing every half-hour from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The Shuttle
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Aircrew Services Limited, a newly incorporated Hong Kong aircrew services company, has partnered with Universal Pilot Application Services (UPAS) to recruit pilots from the United States and Canada. The agreement aims to select candidates from a pilot database and assist in the recruitment of pilots for Cathay Pacific Airways and
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China Hongkong Airlines, the city's first locally-based Chinese carrier, is on track to launch flights as early as April next year, according to experts. The airline, backed by state-owned China National Aviation Corp., aims to compete with Cathay Pacific Airways and Dragonair, while also offering charter flights to
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The annoying effects of jet lag can be a major obstacle for long-distance travelers, from indigestion to insomnia and loss of memory, affecting at least 75 percent of international travelers. Business travelers often complain of fighting off sleep, particularly during social events, and even experiencing memory loss during important business
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Delta Airlines suffered a double blow to its operations when a bomb threat forced the diversion of a jetliner carrying 193 passengers from London to Atlanta. This incident comes on the heels of a similar threat Sunday, which resulted in a plane carrying 197 passengers from San Francisco to Atlanta
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As part of its ongoing effort to offer affordable air travel options, America West Airlines has introduced a fare sale that allows passengers to save up to $70 on regular excursion fares for travel through February 29, 1996. The carrier's North American route system will see discounts available
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Air South has launched a limited-time promotion offering $24 one-way fares between any non-stop city it serves, with the goal of attracting passengers taking advantage of the Southeast's football season. This represents a 77% savings off the airline's average non-stop, one-way coach fares of $104. The
