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Wednesday November 19, 2008
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Airwise News Story Virgin Blue Profit Down On Fuel Costs

Australian discount airline Virgin Blue said its annual net profit fell 13 percent, cut by increased competition and a 60 percent rise in fuel costs.


Airwise News Story Virgin Blue Withdraws From Air Macau Talks

Shun Tak Holdings said on Friday Virgin Blue has withdrawn from discussions regarding a joint venture with the company and Air Macau to provide low cost carrier services in the former Portuguese enclave of Macau.


Airwise News Story Air NZ, Virgin Blue Sign Maintenance Deal

Air New Zealand has signed a three year contract to maintain the fleet of cut-price rival Virgin Blue, the national carrier said on Thursday.


Airwise News Story Virgin Blue Passenger Numbers Up, Loads Down

Australian discount airline Virgin Blue said on Tuesday its passenger numbers rose in February from a year earlier but its load factor fell.


Airwise News Story Virgin Wants More For Virgin Blue Shares

Richard Branson's Virgin Group said on Thursday it will not sell any of its shares in Australian carrier Virgin Blue to Patrick Corp at the current offer of AUD$1.90 a share.


Airwise News Story Australia's Patrick Secures Control Of Virgin Blue

Australian transport group Patrick Corp said on Friday it had secured a controlling stake in takeover target Virgin Blue.


Airwise News Story Patrick Won't Extend Offer For Virgin Blue

Australian transport group Patrick Corp said on Thursday it would not extend its proposed AUD$1.1 billion (USD$866 million) offer for the shares it does not already own in Virgin Blue Holdings.


Airwise News Story Patrick Corp Extends Virgin Blue Offer

Australian transport group Patrick Corp said on Tuesday it has extended its proposed AUD$1.1 billion (USD$866 million) takeover offer for discount airline Virgin Blue another week.


Airwise News Story Virgin Blue Rejects Patrick Offer

The independent directors of Australian discount airline Virgin Blue said on Monday shareholders should reject a AUD$1.1 billion (USD$866 million) takeover bid by transport group Patrick Corporation.


Airwise News Story Mystery Illness Shuts Melbourne Airport Terminal

One of Australia's main airport terminals was shut on Monday after 53 people suffered nausea, vomiting, dizziness and respiratory problems, but officials said they could not find the cause of the illnesses.


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