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Don't let idle time on the road be wasted time: Some tips

USA Today  2012-02-07 00:26:00

Using time that would otherwise be wasted on trips to get work done also can alleviate the stress of delays, a productivity expert says.

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IT & Distribution

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:33:42

Lufthansa Systems announced that Malaysia Airlines has begun using its electronic flight bag solution, Lido/Flight Bag. Hahn Air has implemented Interline E-Ticketing with three new partner airlines: ...

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IFE providers merge, reposition to evolve

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:32:48

Inflight Productions USA (IFP) and Atlas Air Entertainment Concepts (AAEC) have merged, and AAEC has been absorbed into the Los Angeles branch of IFP. The two companies are owned by Advanced Inflight Alliance ...

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Russian authorities approve ATR 42/72s to land on non-tarmac runways

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:31:47

Russia’s Interstate Aviation Committee (IAC) has granted approval for ATR 42/72 aircraft to operate at Russian airports with non-tarmac runways. Of the 332 airports and airdromes in Russia, 38% ...

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Sukhoi Superjet 100 gains EASA type certificate

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:31:00

Sukhoi Superjet 100 (SSJ100) aircraft has been granted its type certificate A-176 from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for meeting airworthiness and environmental requirements. The certificate ...

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Boeing delivers first 747-8 and 777Fs to Korean Air

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:30:01

Korean Air (KE) took delivery of its first Boeing 747-8 and 777 freighters, making KE the first airline to operate both the 747-8 and 777 freighters (ATW Daily News, March 21, 2011). KE chairman Yang ...

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Air Namibia places order for two A319s

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:28:31

Windhoek-based Air Namibia (SW) has ordered two Airbus A319 aircraft. The aircraft, which will seat 112 passengers in a two-class layout and replace two Boeing 737-500s, will operate on the airline's regional ...

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Air Astana announces $1.3 billion 767-787 order, 19% profit decline in 2011

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:26:38

Kazakhstan-based Air Astana (KC) is purchasing four Boeing 767-300ERs and three 787-8s in an order worth $1.3 billion at list prices. It is the largest ever in Kazakhstan's civil aviation history.

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China prohibits airlines from joining EU ETS

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:24:38

China has prohibited its airlines from participating in the EU Emission Trading Scheme (EU ETS), escalating the row over the new and controversial carbon emissions tax.

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Wizz Air invests $100 million to expand Budapest operations

Air Transport World  2012-02-06 22:22:32

Hungarian-based Wizz Air (W6) announced it will invest HUF25 billion ($100 million) into expanding its Budapest operations after state-owned Malev Hungarian Airlines ceased operations Friday.

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