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Airbus sees steady growth for Pacific region

The Airbus A350 XWB. (Airbus)

Airbus super salesman John Leahy was in town last week to deliver the manufacturer's latest forecast for the Pacific region.

The Week in Brief 13 October 2011

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787 in Australia; Jetstar Japan appointment; Virgin Australia 'most admired'; and more.

Inaugural Asian business aircraft show looking good

The first Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) is scheduled for 27-29 March next year.

Joe the Wonder Dog finalist for award

Brisbane Airport's Joe the Wonder Dog is again in the spotlight after being named as a finalist for the Airport Project of the Year award.

ACCC maintains attack on airport market power

The Australian competition watchdog has stepped up its campaign to have major airports more effectively regulated.

Safeskies 2011 just two weeks away

Safeskies 2011 gets underway in Canberra on Tuesday 25 October.

The Week in Brief 6 October 2011

Qantas, AA tie-up; Rex to Newcastle; electric-powered aircraft; and more.

Inaugural Aviation and Aerospace Industry Survey to map industry outlook

You're invited to participate in the first 'Aviation and Aerospace Industry Survey', which is designed to map industry sentiment and outlook.

Aviation Australia celebrates 10 years.

Queensland premier Anna Bligh joined the staff at Aviation Australia this week to celebrate the organisations 10th Anniversary.

IATA numbers reveal slowing demand

IATA's August traffic figures show that, while passenger demand was up 4.5 per cent over the previous August, this represents a significant slowing.

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