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Aircastle Limited (NYSE: AYR) announced that it has taken delivery of the first of the three freighter aircraft in the Company's A330 order stream and placed it on long-term lease to Hong Kong Airlines. - More

Cape Town climbs; Croatia down; Amsterdam top weekend destination - More

Polar Air Cargo LLC confirmed that it has reached an agreement with the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) Antitrust Division to resolve a previously disclosed investigation of alleged manipulation by cargo carriers of fuel surcharges and other rate components for air cargo services. - More

The Consumer Travel Alliance (CTA), Business Travel Coalition (BTC) and American Society of Travel Agents (ASTA) today released the results of an online survey of 1,396 travelers showing widespread surprise and anger over hidden airline fees for services such as checked baggage, advance seating and priority boarding. - More

The Allied Pilots Association (APA), certified collective bargaining agent for the 11,500 pilots of American Airlines (NYSE: AMR), expressed strong support for a proposal put forth by the pilots of Continental Airlines and United Airlines to end outsourcing of flying to regional partners. - More

Program Mainstays Remain Independent Safety Advisory Board, Rigorous Proprietary Certification Process and Chief Safety Officer - More

Hundreds of travellers make 'same name, different country' mix-ups - More

According to the International Air Transport Association (IATA), Middle Eastern airlines saw an increase in demand of passengers by 16.8 percent in July year-on-year, and by 19.4 percent over the first seven months of the year. The Middle East has seen phenomenal growth of air traffic due to increasing levels of traffic being diverted to this re... - More

United Airlines (Nasdaq: UAUA) and Continental Airlines (NYSE: CAL) announced that they have reached agreements to lease 18 pairs of take-off and landing slots (roundtrip flights) during peak and off-peak travel times and certain related facilities to Southwest Airlines at Newark Liberty International Airport. - More

Already enabling Internet access on more flights than any other service in the world, Aircell announced it has installed Gogo® Inflight Internet on its 1,000th aircraft. - More