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An Iran Air Boeing 747SP. (Photo by Tom Alfano)

Iranian Airlines Face Rough Skies

Sky-rocketing fuel prices, a drop in passengers and foreign currency shortages have forced Iran's aviation sector into turbulent times.
by AFP
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6 Supermarine Spitfires in flight.

Myanmar Spitfire Hunter Still Optimistic Despite Negative Reports

An archaeologist searching for dozens of Spitfires said to be buried in Myanmar is playing down doubts about the existence of the trove.
by AFP
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Kingfisher Airlines Boeing 727 (N727VJ) at Mumbai. (Photo by Sean d'Silva via wikimedia)

Kingfisher Must Win Bankers’ Permission To Fly Again, Minister Says

India's aviation minister warned grounded Kingfisher that the debt-laden carrier will need to get clearance from its bankers to fly again.
by AFP
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Air France and Delta tails lined up in Paris. (Photo by Mathieu Marquer via Flickr, CC-BY-SA)

Paris Airports Handled Record 88.8 Million Passengers In 2012

Charles de Gaulle and Orly airports registered a record 88.8 million passengers last year, but growth nonetheless slowed to 0.8 percent.
by AFP
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Airbus A320 wearing BOC Aviation livery. (Rendering by Airbus/Fixion)

China’s BOC Aviation Buys 50 Airbus A320 and A320neo Aircraft

Plane leasing company BOC Aviation has ordered 50 medium-haul Airbus A320 family jets, including 25 more fuel-efficient neo aircraft.
by AFP
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