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Virgin Atlantic in talks over Virgin Nigeria exit

Virgin Atlantic Airways is negotiating the disposal of up to its entire 49% Virgin Nigeria stake and may withdraw its branding from the carrier as part of its planned exit.

Five killed as two planes collide

Five people have been killed in a mid-air collision between two light aircraft in Warwickshire.

S.A faces two seperate minor airline incidents in one day.

Two separate airlines suffered incidents yesterday when a Kulula.com Boeing 737 suffered an in flight depressurization, and a 1Time MD-80 performed a precautionary fly-past after it was suspected that one one the aircraft's main bogeys did not deploy successfully.

Preliminary List of performing aircraft released for AAD 2008

A preliminary list of aircraft that is expected to be seen at the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition in September has been released.

Switzerland puts Gripen to the test

As part of the Swiss process for the acquisition of new fighter aircraft to replace its fleet of F-5E/F Tiger aircraft, Gripen C/D fighters are currently undergoing an intense air and ground evaluation in Switzerland.

Phenom 300 Takes Flight

Embraer's second Phenon 300 LJ made it's maiden flight today. This second maiden flight marks an important milestone in the Phenom 300's certification process.

Minor collision at Manchester damages A320 and 737

Two aircraft, a Lufthansa Airbus A320 and a Futura International Airways Boeing 737-800, have sustained minor damage after a ground collision at Manchester Airport today.

Maritime Apache?

Certain Reports have indicated that the United Kingdom became the first country to certify the Apache for maritime operations.

Emirates plan for recycled A380 shower water scuppered by regulators

Emirates was forced to drop its initial plan to recycle the water used by its Airbus A380 fleet's on-board showers, rather carry up to 500kg (1,100lb) of additional water, after it fell foul of regulators.

Lufthansa cancels 82 flights as ground staff strike continues

German airline, Lufthansa has canceled 82 flights out of 2000, bringing it's operational capability down to 96% the airline said yesterday.