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Google has made a significant foray into the fast-growing online travel industry by acquiring flight information software company ITA Software, Inc. for $700 million in cash. Founded in 1996 by a team of MIT computer scientists, ITA creates innovative solutions for the travel industry, including its QPX software tool for
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British Airways and OnAir launched Club Mobile, the first airline mobile portal, providing passengers with personalized services and information on their London City to New York-JFK route. This innovative service enables passengers to access a range of travel-related information and services in real-time, including flight information, weather forecasts, traffic updates,
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Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper has prepared a heartfelt message to the families of the victims of the 1985 Air India bombing, which killed 329 people. On the 25th anniversary of the tragedy, Harper plans to convey a message of apology to the families, describing the bombing as the "
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Twenty-five years after 329 people were brutally murdered when Sikh separatists detonated a bomb on board Air India flight 182, families of the victims will gather in West Cork to honor their loved ones. The tragedy occurred on June 23, 1985, as the Boeing 747 flew from Canada to India.
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The hearing, chaired by Representative Hank Johnson, focused on the proposed merger between United and Continental Airlines and its potential impact on the airline industry. Witnesses shared their insights on the merger's implications for competition, employee job security, and customer satisfaction. Key Takeaways: * The proposed merger between United
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The House Judiciary Committee held a hearing on June 16, 2010, to discuss the state of competition in the airline industry. Witnesses testifying before the committee included CEOs from major airlines, industry experts, labor representatives, and a researcher from MIT. The hearing focused on the potential consequences of the proposed
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Airlines such as Cathay Pacific and Air France-KLM Group have begun installing seatbelt-mounted airbags in their economy-class cabins as authorities tighten safety regulations. The move aims to reduce the risk of fatalities in plane crashes by keeping passengers conscious during high-impact landings. Cathay Pacific has already equipped its Airbus A340s
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Emirates Airline's decision to order an additional 32 A380 jets from Airbus SAS marks the largest single order for the superjumbo to date. This move brings the airline's fleet to a total of 90 A380s, with 10 already delivered. The order comes as the airline explores
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Continental Airlines and Chase Card Services have joined forces to introduce the Continental Airlines OnePass Plus Card, a credit card designed to provide card members with enhanced travel benefits, rewards, and protection. The new card offers two complimentary day passes each year for Presidents Club lounges, a faster path to
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Boeing has embarked on a significant collaboration with PetroChina and Air China to pioneer a sustainable aviation biofuels industry in China. This ambitious project aims to explore the environmental and socio-economic benefits of developing alternatives to fossil-based jet fuels. The partnership will focus on all aspects of aviation biofuel development,
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A potentially fatal runway incursion on Wednesday night at the Mumbai airport was averted when the air traffic controller instructed a Jet Airways Boeing 737 to abort landing due to the presence of an IndiGo Airbus 320 jet on the runway. The incident highlights the urgent need for a surface
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The search for the digital flight data recorder (DFDR) of the Boeing 737-800 aircraft that crashed at Mangalore has entered its fourth day without success, despite the deployment of sonar detectors and avionics experts. The DFDR, a critical component in understanding the cause of the crash, remains untraceable, with officials
