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'Distracted' US pilots loose their licences
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has revoked the licenses of two Northwest Airlines pilots who flew 150 miles beyond their destination last week as a result of being distracted by a cockpit discussion of airline policy, they claimed . T…
28 October 2009
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One year postponement for UAL China flights
United Airlines has received permission from the US Transportation Department to delay the start of flights between San Francisco and Guangzhou, China until June 2010 because of the steep drop off in demand. The move follows that of other US carrie…
10 April 2009
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Delta posts Q4 loss of US$1.4 billion
Delta Air Lines lost US$1.4 billion in the fourth quarter of 2008, including a massive one-time special charge related to its merger with Northwest Airlines, along with losses from fuel hedges. But the carrier is confident next year will be better…
29 January 2009
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Delta aims to trim 2,000 staff
Delta Air Lines, which took over rival Northwest Airlines last year, said it expects about 2,000 staff to opt for early retirement as it aims to trim capacity by up to 8 per cent this year. The latest move by the world's biggest airline highlights…
19 January 2009
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Delta Air Lines quits US cargo joint venture
Delta Air Lines Inc has announced its departure from its US cargo joint venture with Air France-KLM and Korean Air as of January. The move follows Delta's decision to merge with US rival Northwest Airlines. The cargo joint venture has annual turnover…
05 December 2008
