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The investigation into the USAir jet that crashed on Thursday, killing all 132 aboard, is focusing on the possibility of a rudder problem similar to one that caused a fatal crash in Colorado Springs in 1991. Despite repeated inspections, nothing was found to be out of order in the USAir
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USAir Boeing 737 jetliner, Flight 427, crashed in Hopewell, Pennsylvania, on Thursday evening with 126 passengers and a crew of five aboard, killing all 131 people on board. The plane, en route from Chicago to Pittsburgh and final destination of West Palm Beach, Florida, suffered engine trouble and crashed about
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The aviation industry is reeling from the effects of the recession, with ASTAAS, a major player in the global market for refitting ageing Boeing 747s, facing a critical juncture. With 300 jobs hanging in the balance, the company's managing director, Mr. David Main, is racing against time to
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A Qantas Boeing 747-400 featuring Aboriginal art will begin its international tour today, marking a significant moment in reconciliation efforts between Indigenous Australians and the wider community. The plane, adorned with a unique design inspired by ancient stories and the Australian landscape, is set to fly to numerous destinations across
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The Australian Labor Party's (ALP) national president, Barry Jones, has waded into the Qantas Airbus maintenance dispute, calling for the Federal Government to intervene in favor of local company ASTA Aircraft Services (ASTA). The dispute centers around the servicing of Qantas A300 Airbuses, with British Aerospace winning the
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Victoria's Industry Minister, Mr. Gude, will meet with Qantas executives to discuss the airline's decision to send heavy engineering work on four Airbus jets overseas instead of awarding the contract to a Melbourne firm, ASTAAS. The contract was awarded to British Aerospace, with Qantas claiming the
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Virgin Atlantic, owned by entrepreneur Richard Branson, has terminated its aircraft maintenance contract with Aer Lingus, citing the Irish airline's inability to guarantee schedule commitments due to an industrial dispute. The move is a significant blow to Aer Lingus's maintenance subsidiary, Team, which stood to lose
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Russian International Airlines, the international branch of Aeroflot, has witnessed a 30% decline in European passenger volumes following the devastating Airbus A-310 crash over Siberia in March. The airline's deputy head, Anatoly Brylov, attributed the decline to the barrage of adverse publicity surrounding the accident, which killed 75
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Federal Opposition Leader Mr. Downer's job satisfaction rating has declined significantly, according to a recent poll. A telephone survey of 1142 voters showed that only 34% of respondents were satisfied with Mr. Downer's performance, a drop of 17 percentage points from the previous monthly survey. Meanwhile,
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Aircraft maintenance workers at Qantas may ground the airline's flights if the company decides to outsource its Airbus A300 maintenance to foreign companies, according to union officials. The Automotive, Food, Metals and Engineering Union has taken issue with Qantas' plan to reduce its maintenance capacity since 1990,
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As the recession left its mark on the corporate world, business travel budgets shrunk, and executives adapted by seeking more affordable options. While business travel has recovered, the old levels of luxury and indulgence are no longer expected. Ansett reports a surge in demand for flexible full-economy fares and discounted
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British Airways and its Australian partner Qantas are boosting their partnership, the two airlines announced. They will coordinate scheduling, sales, and marketing on their 35 weekly Boeing 747-400 services, primarily on the London to Sydney route, where competition is fierce among 32 airlines. The partnership will also cover Qantas flights
