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ASEAN implements tourism road map

: MICE News; Wednesday, 22 August 2012

ASEAN countries have begun implementing the road map to achieve the tourism objectives of the ASEAN Economic Community due in 2015.

Virgin criticised for domestic UK routes boost

: BTN News; Wednesday, 22 August 2012

UK-based Virgin Atlantic is to begin a three-times-daily short-haul service between London Heathrow and Manchester from March 31 and is adding services from Aberdeen and Edinburgh to Heathrow from next northern summer to compete with British Airways.

Qantas to brief World Route Forum

: BTN News; Wednesday, 22 August 2012

More than 250 airlines are to participate at the 18th World Route Development Forum, which will take place from September 29 to October 2, 2012, hosted by Abu Dhabi Airports Company (ADAC) and supported by official carrier Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority.

Qantas to upgrade 767s, Joyce takes pay cut

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Australia's Qantas is to install new interiors and in-flight entertainment systems in 16 of its 767 aircraft.

BAA abandons Stansted appeal

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

UK airport operator BAA has abandoned plans to appeal the sale of London's Stansted airport after earlier deciding to challenge a Competition Commission (CC) ruling that forces it to sell the airport. "Having carefully considered the Court of Appeal's recent ruling, BAA has decided not to appeal to the Supreme Court and is now proceeding with the sale of Stansted airport," BAA said.

New player for Philippines airline industry

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

In the Philippines, a new carrier - SkyJet Airlines, owned by Magnum Air (Skyjet) - expects to start operations in Q3 if granted an Air Operator's Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP).

Ryanair in Aer Lingus trade-off talks

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Irish budget carrier Ryanair is in talks with other airlines including Virgin Atlantic to find ways to allow it to take over Irish rival Aer Lingus.

Etihad boosts Brisbane services

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

UAE carrier Etihad Airways will increase its Abu Dhabi-Brisbane, Australia flights to daily from 01 February 2013. It currently flies to the city three times a week and the increase will give the carrier a total of 28 weekly flights into Australia.

Australia joins EU ETS objectors

: BTN News; Tuesday, 21 August 2012

Australia's major political parties have joined other countries and have attacked the European Union's (EU) controversial carbon tax on international airlines.

Latam posts Q2 profit

: BTN News; Monday, 20 August 2012

Latin America's newly merged regional carrier Latam Airlines has posted a Q2 profit of US$49.7 million, enhanced by accounting effects of the tie up between Chile's Lan and Brazil's Tam and higher sales. Operating revenue totalled US$1.548 billion during the second quarter.

Turkish plans US$4bn fleet boost

: BTN News; Monday, 20 August 2012

Turkish Airlines is buying 'at least' 15 Airbus or Boeing jumbo airliners valued at US$4 billion list. The carrier plans to purchase Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 aircraft as part of plans to grow its fleet to 300 aircraft by 2023.

Qataris buy BAA share

: BTN News; Monday, 20 August 2012

Qatar's sovereign wealth fund is buying 20 per cent of UK airports operator BAA for GBP900 million in a transaction involving deals with three of its key shareholders.