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All rights reserved.Mon, 23 Nov 2009 17:37:51 GMTMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:37:51 GMT608831http://www.zibb.com/aerospace/interstitial/newsblogs/Aerospace_Aviation http://www.zibb.com/images/en/g_zibb_logo_beta.gif http://www.travolution.co.uk/articles/2009/11/12/3011/ba-and-travelport-agree-new-long-term-deal.htmlPress release: Travelport, one of the world’s leading providers of global distribution systems (GDS) and operator of both the Galileo and Worldspan platforms, is the first GDS provider to reach a new long-term, global full content agreement with British Airways.http://www.travolution.co.uk/articles/2009/11/12/3011/ba-and-travelport-agree-new-long-term-deal.htmlAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:37:51 GMThttp://www.industryweek.com/articles/klm_flies_worlds_first_passenger_flight_on_biofuel_20497.aspx?SectionID=4On this test flight one of the Boeing 747's engines was powered by a 50% biokerosene mix.http://www.industryweek.com/articles/klm_flies_worlds_first_passenger_flight_on_biofuel_20497.aspx?SectionID=4Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:04:38 GMThttp://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/11/navy_fired_bahrain_CO_112309w/The commanding officer of Naval Support Activity Bahrain was fired Monday shortly before the end of his tour due to a “loss of confidence” in his ability to command, Navy officials said.http://www.navytimes.com/news/2009/11/navy_fired_bahrain_CO_112309w/Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:03:07 GMThttp://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/23/335351/five-killed-as-italian-c-130j-transport-crashes.htmlAn Italian air force C-130J transport has crashed, killing all five personnel onboard ...http://www.flightglobal.com/articles/2009/11/23/335351/five-killed-as-italian-c-130j-transport-crashes.htmlAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 17:00:00 GMThttp://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/53259/emirates-adds-102nd-destination/We are currently running a user survey about Routesonline. Are you interested in participating?http://www.routesonline.com/news/29/breaking-news/53259/emirates-adds-102nd-destination/Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:47:12 GMThttp://fe21.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091120/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_brief_air_canada_internetAir Canada has begun trial offers of Internet service onboard some flights between Los Angeles and the cities of Toronto and Montreal.http://fe21.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091120/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_brief_air_canada_internetAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:36:07 GMThttp://fe27.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap/20091120/ap_on_bi_ge/us_southwest_airlines_electionsSouthwest Airlines Co. said Friday it will require uncontested candidates for its board of directors to win a majority among shareholder votes cast to be elected, instead of just a plurality.http://fe27.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap/20091120/ap_on_bi_ge/us_southwest_airlines_electionsAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:07 GMThttp://fe26.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/afp/20091120/bs_afp/asiaaviationAsia's airline industry is pulling out of a slump sparked by the global recession with signs passenger numbers are rising, a regional body said on Friday, but there were warnings a rebound will be slow.http://fe26.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/afp/20091120/bs_afp/asiaaviationAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:35:07 GMThttp://fe15.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap/20091113/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_airlinesJapan Airlines said Friday it racked up a $1.5 billion loss and was seeking government help to fend off creditors as the beleaguered carrier struggles to recover from the travel industry's deepest slump in years.http://fe15.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap/20091113/ap_on_bi_ge/as_japan_airlinesAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:34:07 GMThttp://fe19.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091118/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_flight_plan_credit_card_feesAnother fee is coming in the new year for airline and hotel customers — this time from your credit card company.http://fe19.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091118/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_flight_plan_credit_card_feesAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:33:07 GMThttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/US-Airways-Employees-Offer-bw-2160910154.html?x=0&.v=1TEMPE, Ariz.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for the holidays, US Airways (NYSE: LCC - News) employees offer tidings of joyhttp://finance.yahoo.com/news/US-Airways-Employees-Offer-bw-2160910154.html?x=0&.v=1Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 16:25:00 GMThttp://www.defense-aerospace.com/cgi-bin/client/modele.pl?shop=dae&modele=afp&prod=110084&cat=182. 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I think not. The latest fight for control of the airline shows just how bad things are there and in Jamaica in general.http://crankyflier.com/2009/11/23/air-jamaica-is-the-saddest-airline-ever/Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:51:06 GMThttp://www.onlinetravelreview.com/2009/11/23/richard-branson-legacy-airlines-are-beyond-repair/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+onlinetravelreview%2FNEGA+%28Online+Travel+Review%29Interesting interview in Ad Age with Richard Branson on the launch of Virgin America's new routes to Ft. Lauderdale. The highlight? When asked what legacyhttp://www.onlinetravelreview.com/2009/11/23/richard-branson-legacy-airlines-are-beyond-repair/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+onlinetravelreview%2FNEGA+%28Online+Travel+Review%29Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:48:52 GMThttp://www.fiercewireless.com/story/why-arent-travelers-paying-inflight-wifi/2009-11-23Aircell announced that its in-flight Internet service is now operating on more than 600 commercial aircraft and that it served its one millionth customer in October. The company said its current... Read more http://www.fiercewireless.com/story/why-arent-travelers-paying-inflight-wifi/2009-11-23Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:47:10 GMThttp://www.bangkokpost.com/business/aviation/160847/executives-testify-in-airbus-insider-trading-probeFrance's markets watchdog began hearings on Monday into claims 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives made huge profits with inside information about delays in the Airbus A380 project.http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/aviation/160847/executives-testify-in-airbus-insider-trading-probeAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:29 GMThttp://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-climb-as-the-dollar-retreats-2009-11-23?siteid=yhoofA drop in the value of a dollar lifts airline stocks in early action along with the boarder market.http://www.marketwatch.com/story/airline-stocks-climb-as-the-dollar-retreats-2009-11-23?siteid=yhoofAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 15:18:00 GMThttp://fe18.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091120/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_brief_airlines_peak_faresContinental Airlines Inc. said it matched a move by other carriers to raise surcharges for travel on a few peak days in March and April to $30 each way.http://fe18.story.media.ac4.yahoo.com/news/story/maple/en-US/ap_travel/20091120/ap_tr_ge/us_travel_brief_airlines_peak_faresAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:45:44 GMThttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/how-much-agricultural-land-for-aviation-biofuels.php?campaign=th_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29photo: Ed Lushcei via flickr. With a continuing stream of announcements regarding the aviation industry's drive to keep on flying while being a bit greener about it -- KLM is making the first aviation biofuel test flight with passengershttp://www.treehugger.com/files/2009/11/how-much-agricultural-land-for-aviation-biofuels.php?campaign=th_rss&utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+treehuggersite+%28Treehugger%29Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:30:00 GMThttp://www.defpro.com/news/details/11450/QinetiQ's Zephyr High-Altitude Long-Endurance unmanned aerial system (HALE UAS) programme recently resumed flight testing and payload evaluations in Yuma, Arizona, when a joint US/UK Zephyr team...http://www.defpro.com/news/details/11450/Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 14:09:26 GMThttp://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Money/Story/STIStory_458109.htmlPARIS - FRANCE'S markets watchdog began hearings on Monday into claims 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives made huge profits with inside information about delays in the Airbus A380 project. The executives and three firms - EADS and shareholders Chrysler and Lagardere - arehttp://www.straitstimes.com/BreakingNews/Money/Story/STIStory_458109.htmlAerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:36:18 GMThttp://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/6507743/executives-testify-in-airbus-insider-trading-probe/PARIS (AFP) - France's markets watchdog began hearings on Monday into claims 17 current and former EADS aerospace executives made huge profits with inside information about delays in the Airbus A380 project.http://nz.news.yahoo.com/a/-/world/6507743/executives-testify-in-airbus-insider-trading-probe/Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:12:43 GMThttp://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091123/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_france_insider_trading_2Seventeen executives at Airbus parent company EADS went on trial Monday for allegedly making millions in profits on the back of their company's troubles with the delayed A380 superjumbo project.http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20091123/ap_on_bi_ge/eu_france_insider_trading_2Aerospace/AviationMon, 23 Nov 2009 13:05:36 GMT