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15.08.2010 2:00

LAN and TAM aim to complete merger by mid 2011

LAN and TAM expect to complete their historic merger by mid 2011, resulting in the creation of a new publicly traded holding company with LAN being the vehicle... [Read more]

15.08.2010 2:00

LAN and TAM do not expect changes to aircraft orders

LAN and TAM do not expect any changes in their fleets or order books but anticipate their planned merger could lead to some new orders. LAN CFO Alejandro... [Read more]

14.08.2010 2:00

Southwest evaluates adding Boeing 737-800s

Bullish Boeing 737-700 operator Southwest Airlines has unveiled it is evaluating a possible introduction of the larger 737-800. While the carrier... [Read more]

14.08.2010 2:00

Thuraya develops aeronautical service for in-flight connectivity

Mobile satellite service company Thuraya has announced its formal entrance into the aeronautical market with the introduction of "reliable and cost-effective"... [Read more]

14.08.2010 2:00

Boeing P-8A approved to launch production

The Boeing P-8A programme has received approval to begin ramping up production shortly before the anti-submarine warfare aircraft enters the last two years... [Read more]

14.08.2010 2:00

Enrique Cueto to be CEO of new LAN-TAM parent

LAN CEO and Latin American airline industry visionary Enrique Cueto will serve as the CEO of new Latin American airline group LATAM. LAN and TAM, which... [Read more]

13.08.2010 2:00

Canada buys Maveric MUAV

Before the month is out, Canadian forces will be flying the Maveric miniature unmanned aerial vehicle (MUAV) under a $2.9 million deal with Prioria, the... [Read more]

13.08.2010 2:00

Israel legislates for safety upgrade

Israel's parliament is legislating to change its safety oversight system structure to allow the country to regain Category 1 status under the US Federal Aviation Administration's International Aviation Safety Assessment Programme next year [Read more]