Virgin Atlantic Airways News

Unlikely All Big US Airlines Will Survive - Branson

June 3, 2009

British entrepreneur Richard Branson, founder and president of Virgin Atlantic Airways, believes it is unlikely that all big US airlines will survive the next 12 to 18 months.
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Virgin Atlantic Doubles Profits, But Sees Loss

May 26, 2009

Privately-owned airline Virgin Atlantic said yearly profits nearly doubled, but warned the weak economic environment would make it "almost impossible" for airlines to make a profit in the current year.
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BA/American Link Would Be Monopoly - Branson

May 15, 2009

A proposed alliance between American Airlines and British Airways would create a "monster monopoly," British entrepreneur Richard Branson said on Thursday.
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Airlines To Fly Less, Pollute Less, In Downturn

April 1, 2009

Airlines will reduce their carbon emissions by nearly 8 percent this year as they cut the number of flights they operate in line with a drop in both cargo and passenger demand, executives said on Tuesday.
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Biofuels For Airlines Promising, But Hurdles Remain

March 10, 2009

Biofuels could be used to fly commercial airlines within the next decade as a viable alternative to kerosene, although costs and concerns over environmental impact remain big barriers.
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Airlines Want Aviation Emissions In Climate Pact

February 12, 2009

Four leading airlines called on Thursday for aviation emissions to be included in a broader climate deal, after growing criticism from green groups that the sector was not doing enough to fight global warming.
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