Topic: Virgin Atlantic Airways Ltd.
BA-AA merger threatens Virgin Atlantic survival: Branson
AFP American Edition
<div><p>Virgin Atlantic chief Richard Branson said Thursday a proposed merger of British Airways and American Airlines, the world's largest airlines, would threaten the survival of rivals, including his own carrier.</p><p>The proposed merger "will be absolutely disastrous ...
NZ airline flies jetliner partly run on veggie oil
AP News
<div id="subtitle">Air New Zealand successfully tests flying a jetliner partially fueled by vegetable oil</div><div><p>A passenger jet powered in part by vegetable oil successfully completed a two-hour flight Tuesday to test a biofuel that could lower airplane ...
Air New Zealand hails biofuel trial as 'significant milestone'
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>Air New Zealand on Tuesday successfully flew a test flight powered by second-generation biofuel, and hailed it as a "significant milestone" in the development of sustainable fuels for aircraft.</p><p>The airline used a 50-50 blend of standard jet ...
Virgin Atlantic 'in talks with Lufthansa' on bmi takeover
AFP Global Edition
<div><p>British airline Virgin Atlantic said on Wednesday that it was in talks with German rival Lufthansa over the future of British low-cost carrier bmi.</p><p>"Virgin Atlantic can confirm that it is holding talks with Lufthansa regarding the future ...
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