May 7, 2012

May 7, 2012

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AIRLINE STRATEGY

REFINING RISK

By ANDREW COMPART

AIRLINE STRATEGY

Seizing the Day

By DARREN SHANNON

AIRLINE STRATEGY

Desperate State

By JENS FLOTTAU

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AIRLINE STRATEGY

REFINING RISK

Delta's oil refinery purchase could create big problems for its transatlantic competitors

By ANDREW COMPART

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AIRLINE STRATEGY

Seizing the Day

WASHINGTON It has been a long time coming, but US Airways has made its first move to take over American Airlines, and the reception, as expected, has been less than welcoming. US Airways’ intentions were already known—months ago, Chairman/CEO Doug Parker said he would seek approval from American’s unions before moving ahead with a takeover plan— but the speed with which he was able to negotiate three labor contracts with American’s historically belligerent organized labor was surprising.

By DARREN SHANNON

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AIRLINE STRATEGY

Desperate State

European airlines opt for outsourcing and cuts in effort to stem losses

By JENS FLOTTAU

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SPACE

Crew Crunch

Tight budgets work against NASA in expanding private spaceflight

By FRANK MORRING

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SPACE

Shuttle Over New York

NEW YORK Space Shuttle Enterprise flies past the Manhattan skyline while making its final voyage April 27, from Washington to New York, where it will be placed on permanent exhibit July 19 as one of the Intrepid Sea, Air and Space Museum’s major attractions.
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DEFENSE

Raptor Mystery

Air Force targets pilot gear as F-22 hypoxia investigation widens

By AMY BUTLER

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DEFENSE

Clock Adjustment

Gripen NG procurement slips, but UAV effort advances

By ROBERT WALL

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DEFENSE

Rescue Plan

USAF examines rescue helo needs amid changing strategic plans

By AMY BUTLER,ROBERT WALL

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DEFENSE

Crunch Time

Defense firms hone pitches, hoping Malaysia orders AEW aircraft and fighters next year

By LEITHEN FRANCIS

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DEFENSE

Second Thoughts

AH-64 Apache and Tiger are in the running to fulfill Indonesia’s helicopter requirement

By LEITHEN FRANCIS

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