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May 10, 2013 0 commentQantas prepares for more 787 delays Likely delays for Jetstar 787s Qantas is prepared for the possibility of further 787 delays but at the time of writing had not received formal notification from Boeing that the aircraft slated for delivery later this year will be arriving late. The traditional airline alliances have evolved into slow-to
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May 10, 2013 0 commentEmirates and the Qantas deal The observation deck on the 124th floor of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, features virtual reality binoculars which you can look through to see what the view of Dubai would have looked like from two decades ago. Today Dubai has something of a ‘city of the future’ feel,
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May 10, 2013 0 commentA380 formation flight marks Qantas-Emirates alliance Sharon says: I work near the airport and was lucky enough to watch the planes, What a fantastic sight, truly awesome and hopefully a great partnership will follow. Good luck to both airlines! Qantas-Emirates alliance launches on the back of “Herculean” integration effort Dave Brown says: What a magnificent
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May 10, 2013 0 commentA memorable flypast to celebrate the Qantas-Emirates alliance As necks craned and eyes were cast skyward in Sydney, the sight of two Airbus A380s in formation overhead was something to behold. Yet even for a flight that was little more than a hop for the long-haul airliners, a great deal of preparation, planning and training
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April 28, 2013 0 commentNewAmerican American Airlines and US Airways have formally agreed to merge the two companies, creating the United States’ – and the world’s – largest airline. Size matters The combined entity, which will trade as American Airlines, will boast a fleet of more than 1,500 aircraft and receive a further 600 over the next four years.
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