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Australian Court May Cost Airlines Millions
8. september. 17:41 | Regulation
Qantas and other carriers will now have no choice but to pay millions in retroactive commissions to travel agents after an Australian court denied a Qantas appeal of an earlier ruling in the agents’ favor.
American Will Appeal Maintenance Fine
27. august. 12:27 | RegulationCalling a record-breaking, $24.2-million fine “unwarranted,” American Airlines plans to appeal a proposed civil penalty for alleged maintenance lapses on its MD-80 fleet in 2008, just proposed by FAA today.
Nigerian airlines gain right to direct US flights
24. august. 11:48 | RegulationABUJA (Reuters) - Nigerian airlines have gained the right to fly their own planes to the United States after an improvement in the West African nation's aviation safety standards, Nigerian and U.S. officials said.
US FAA close to fine against American Airlines-source
20. august. 08:28 | RegulationWASHINGTON/CHICAGO, Aug 20 (Reuters) -The U.S. government is close to proposing a substantial fine against American Airlines, a unit of AMR Corp (AMR.N), for alleged maintenance and inspection violations that led to the grounding of hundreds of planes and the cancellation of thousands of flights in 2008.
UK High Court refers passengers seeking compensation to European Court of Justice
17. august. 20:06 | Regulation
The UK High Court is refusing to hear any more cases from passengers seeking compensation from airlines for delayed flights, and has referred the issue of passenger rights back to the European Court of Justice.
APFA President Argues For Re-Regulation
25. july. 19:27 | RegulationAir Transport Association President James May’s recent editorial arguing that re-regulation is not the answer to the airline industry’s woes is in many ways its own worst enemy.APFA President Argues For Re-Regulation
24. july. 01:12 | RegulationSenate Passes Wall Street Reform Bill
16. july. 23:45 | RegulationThe Senate passed a sweeping Wall Street regulation bill July 15 that would limit speculation in commodities, including oil. The Restoring American Financial Stability Act passed the Senate 60-39, and President Barack Obama is expected to sign it. The bill includes provisions introduced by Sen. 
