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American Airlines, including its subsidiary American Eagle, has filed voluntary petitions for Chapter 11 reorganization in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York. Despite this, the airline is operating at normal capacity, honoring tickets and reservations, and maintaining high customer service levels, including its AAdvantage
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has reportedly approved state-owned Air India Ltd's financial restructuring plan, which includes a debt recast of Rs. 20,000 crore and the sale and lease back of 14 Dreamliner aircraft. The plan aims to keep the aircraft off the airline's
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Mumbai, India's National Aviation Company of India Limited (Nacil) is reportedly planning to eliminate the deployment of foreign pilots for its B-777 aircraft and decommission the Airbus 320 fleet, which is over 15 years old. The proposal aims to address the concerns of pilots and resolve issues related
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Qatar Airways, a major airline and customer of European aircraft manufacturer Airbus, has hit out at the company for its inability to meet the carrier's needs, paving the way for a significant order of Boeing aircraft. In a joint press conference with Boeing officials, the head of Qatar
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Emirates Airlines marked the launch of the Dubai Airshow by announcing a record-breaking order for 50 Boeing 777-300ER aircraft, valued at $18 billion. This massive deal not only gives Boeing a significant advantage over its European rival Airbus but also underscores Emirates' commitment to expanding its long-haul destinations and
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Lufthansa, Germany's flag carrier, is redefining the luxury experience on its long-haul flights by revamping its first-class cabins. The airline has spared no expense in creating a high-end environment that caters to the growing demand for premium travel. The Hong Kong to Frankfurt route has seen the introduction
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Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's efforts to address the Qantas grounding, her performances at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) and the G20 summit in France, have contributed to a rise in her popularity, according to the latest Newspoll. The poll, conducted over the weekend, revealed a
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The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of India's apex parliamentary body has initiated an investigation into Air India's massive debt build-up, focusing on the $11 billion deal to purchase Boeing and Airbus commercial passenger aircraft. The committee has sought replies from the ministry of civil aviation regarding
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The merger between Air India and Indian Airlines is creating waves, particularly in the domain of pilot training. The recently formed entity, Air India, has sent 30 pilots for training on simulators in Singapore, sparking controversy among members of the Indian Pilots Guild (IPG), a union representing erstwhile Air India
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Industrial action has taken a grip on multiple sectors across Australia, with the Qantas dispute at the forefront. The Premier of New South Wales, Barry O'Farrell, and his Victorian counterpart, Ted Baillieu, have written to Prime Minister Julia Gillard, urging her to intervene using powers under the Fair
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About 10,000 passengers are facing lengthy delays at airports across Australia as 70 Qantas flights have been cancelled due to industrial action by transport workers. The cancellations have affected major airports, including Sydney, Melbourne, Cairns, Brisbane, Adelaide, Darwin, Perth, and Canberra, with Qantas baggage handlers and ground staff walking
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The Transport Workers Union of Australia (TWU) has announced that Qantas employees will stage a series of stoppages at Sydney, Canberra, and Cairns airports next Wednesday, in protest of the airline's management offer to reduce pay and outsource work. The stoppages, scheduled for 3 hours at Sydney, 1
