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Fleet

Fears of Christmas strike hit BA again

Over 1,000 British Airways (BA) staff have voted on whether they will hold another strike, this time intended for the busy Christmas period.

Etihad Crystal Cargo starts A330-200F service

Etihad Crystal Cargo has started its first scheduled services with an A330-200 freighter.

Hong Kong Airlines takes A330-200F

Hong Kong Airlines has taken delivery of an A330-200 freighter from the leasing company Aircastle.

Aircraft & Engine Finance & Leasing

UBM Aviation Conferences is to host the Aircraft & Engine Finance & Leasing conference at the Westin Times Square in New York during September 15-16, 2010.

French strike threatens EuroAirport services

A French national strike, which is to take place on Tuesday (September 7), may affect services at EuroAirport, the French civil aviation authority (DGAC) has said.

Finance

SAS sells last shares in Skyways

SAS Group has divested its last shares in Skyways Holding.

Thai to make public offerings

Thai Airways plans to make a public offering of up to 1,000 million newly issued shares in order to raise capital.

China to invest $4bn in Ukraine’s infrastructure

China has committed itself to investing over $4bn in Ukraine’s infrastructure following a visit by Ukraine’s president, Viktor Yanukovych to China.

Semco acquired by TransDigm

TransDigm Group has completed the acquisition of Semco Instruments.

RBI eases debt restructuring for Indian airlines

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) will ease its rules regarding the restructuring of loans for Indian airlines burdened with debt.