The European Commission has cleared under the EU Merger Regulation the proposed merger between US Airways Group and AMR Corporation, including its main subsidiary American Airlines, Inc. The decision is conditional upon the release of one daily slot pair at London Heathrow and of other commitments in order to induce entry on the London-Philadelphia route. In light of these comprehensive commitments, the Commission concluded that the transaction would not raise competition concerns.
Twenty-Six Percent Increase Reported Over Three Years (2010-2012)
The chairman of a congressional subcommittee on oversight and management efficiency called on the Transportation Security Administration to "earn America's trust and confidence," in a hearing last week after a watchdog report showed a 26% spike in TSA employee misconduct. The report examined the years 2010 to 2012.
KLM Cityhopper, KLM’s regional subsidiary, has concluded a lease agreement with BOC Aviation to add six Embraer 190s to its current fleet of 22 E-Jets. The additional E190s are part of KLM Cityhopper’s strategic plan to replace the oldest aircraft in its Fokker fleet. The first of the six E190s is scheduled to be delivered during the second half of 2013.
Airbus Had Challenged An Ad Placed By Boeing In A Trade Magazine
Britain's Advertising Standards Agency has cleared Boeing of charges leveled by Airbus of publishing a misleading advertisement in an airline trade magazine.
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