Richard Branson

What we’re reading: Schumer slams Spirit Air, Branson fights BA/AA alliance, re-engineering won’t slow CSeries

by Stephanus Surjaputra on April 14, 2010

Schumer calls for carry-on legislation, Branson considers legal action, re-engineering won’t slow CSeries

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What we’re reading: Virgin Galactic’s first test flight, Austrian Airlines shift to larger jets, Vegas visitors spend less

by Stephanus Surjaputra on March 23, 2010

Virgin Galactic makes its first test flight, Austrian Airlines to replace regionals with larger jets, Vegas visitors spending less

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What we’re reading: Branson says airlines want CO2 targets, early Christmas gift from airlines, baggage theft on the rise

by Stephanus Surjaputra on December 18, 2009

Virgin wants strong CO2 rules, Airlines waive advanced purchase rules for Christmas season, carousel crooks.

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What we’re reading: AF447 flew well beyond radar range, unlikely all US big airlines will survive, play scavenger hunt from the air

by Stephanus Surjaputra on June 3, 2009

Air France 447 was flying in a region outside of radar range although not out of voice contact. Many commercial flights make this trek every day.

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Richard Branson’s flight plan

by Jon Surmacz on April 22, 2008

“We’re going to shake up the market,” billionaire Richard Branson tells Time Magazine. He expects Virgin America to be profitable within two years.

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