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Asia Pacific carriers reduce losses

Preliminary financial performance figures released late last week by the AAPA show that Asia Pacific-based carriers reported significantly lower aggregate losses in the 2009 calendar year.

IATA numbers show strong March

IATA reports that March international scheduled air traffic continued to show strengthening demand.

The week in brief 290410

Some of the smaller stories catching the eye this week...

Asia Pacific numbers looking good

Figures released by the AAPA show that Asia Pacific passenger and air cargo markets continued to show further gains in March.

MROs doing well with a 'mature' airline fleet

In its Insurance Market Outlook for 2010 Aon Aerospace finds that MROs are doing a good job with a relatively old airline fleet.

US moves towards unleaded avgas

The US EPA has begun the regulatory process that may result in mandating the transition to unleaded avgas.

Two-brand strategy a winner for Qantas

At a presentation last week Qantas CEO Alan Joyce's vision on the airline's dual-brand strategy was of particular interest:

The week in brief 220410

Some of the smaller stories catching the eye this week...

Auckland Airport wins regional award

Auckland Airport has been declared best airport in Asia for international marketing.

Aircraft values at 'rock bottom'?

One expert view on aircraft values is that the industry downturn has now hit rock bottom and that there are signs of recovery.

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