Aeromobile completes certification on sixth aircraft type

AeroMobile, a leading in-flight mobile communications provider, has completed the certification of its system on the Boeing 777-300ER, its sixth aircraft type. The AeroMobile system, which allows passengers to safely make and receive calls, text messages & GPRS data services whilst on board, in-flight, is now certified by the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for

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European Commission to open in-depth investigation into merger between Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines

Following the completion of its preliminary anti-trust investigation (Phase 1) into the merger between Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines, the European Commission today announced that it will open an in-depth investigation (Phase II) into the tie-up. Anti-trust approval of the planned merger has already been granted by the respective competition authorities in the United States of

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FlyDubai signs $320 million aircraft financing deal with GECAS

flydubai, Dubai’s first low cost airline, has signed a deal to finance four Boeing B737-800 aircraft (worth $320 million list), with GE Capital Aviation Services (GECAS). The sale and leaseback agreement covers the aircraft due to be delivered to flydubai from Boeing in 2009, with two expected in July, one in October and one in

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Air Canada concludes $100 million revolving loan agreement with Aeroplan

Air Canada said that it has concluded a secured revolving loan agreement with Aeroplan Canada which will provide the airline with up to CAD $100 million and assist with its liquidity requirements. Subject to the terms of the agreement, amounts are available for drawdown until June 30, 2010 and are equal to the aggregate of

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