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The investigation into the crash of Air France Flight 447, which killed 228 people on May 31, has reached a critical juncture with the deployment of a high-tech, U.S. Navy listening device to detect emergency audio beacons, or pings, from the black boxes. The Towed Pinger Locator, capable of
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US airlines operating Airbus planes on long-haul routes are installing new speed sensors, following recommendations by Airbus, after the June 1 crash of an Air France A330 in the Atlantic Ocean that killed 228 people. Delta Air Lines, UAL Corp's United Airlines, and US Airways Group are among
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Airbus has sent operation information telex (OIT) to Indian carriers, including Air India, Jet Airways, and Kingfisher, after an Air France A330 crashed in the Atlantic Ocean due to faulty speed sensors. The French air accident agency (BEA) suspects that the inconsistent speed readings could have contributed to the crash.
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Between the 1960s and the 2000s, a string of devastating airline disasters claimed thousands of lives and drew international attention to aviation safety concerns. The sheer number of crashes and thousands of fatalities underscores the severity of this issue. This article delves into some of the most significant airline disasters
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The crash of an Airbus A330 passenger jet into the Atlantic ocean with the probable loss of 228 lives has been described as a "catastrophe the likes of which the company Air France has never seen." The twin-engine jet, carrying 216 passengers, three pilots, and nine cabin crew,
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More than 485 for-profit organizations, spanning over 33 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Canada, and Spain, have expressed their support for granting global antitrust immunity to five oneworld(R) airlines. This move aims to create a level playing field, allowing American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia Airlines, Finnair, and
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Even as demand for premium air travel plummeted along with the economy, some airlines are finding ways to hold on to their most valuable customers by expanding first-class services for long-haul flights. Despite the financial pressure, airlines like Lufthansa, Air France-KLM, and American Airlines are opening exclusive lounges and investing
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Analysts expect modest profits at Scottish & Southern Energy's (SSE) annual results, with Deutsche Bank predicting underlying profits of about GBP 1.25 billion for the year to the end of March, a marginal increase from the previous year's GBP 1.23 billion. Meanwhile, Marks &
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The oneworld airline alliance, comprised of American Airlines, British Airways, Iberia, Finnair, and Royal Jordanian, has filed letters of support with the U.S. Department of Transportation from a multitude of organizations, including 216 nonprofits, 107 chambers of commerce, and economic development organizations. This broad array of support underscores the
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A variety of exclusive deals and promotions are available to business travellers in Asia and the Pacific. From sweet deals on Singapore Airlines flights to luxurious stays at Radisson hotels, there is something for every traveller. Whether you're looking to relax at a business hotel or explore the
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Over 50 Indian passengers flying Air France faced alleged racial discrimination and poor treatment at Paris airport after a technical snag forced their aircraft to make an emergency landing. The passengers claimed they were not provided with sufficient food and water while waiting for 28 hours in a lounge, and
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Irish airports are struggling with decreasing passenger numbers, but this hasn't stopped businessmen from bidding to build new airports in the midlands. Two planning applications, one in Tullamore and another in Tubber, have been submitted, with the latter's proposer, Patrick Little, confident that his proposal will
