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Airlines slow down flights to save on fuel

Drivers have long known that slowing down on the highway means getting more miles to the gallon. Now airlines are trying it — adding a few minutes to flights to save millions on fuel. Full story

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Airbus to conduct ‘review’ of A380 schedule

UAL, USAir in very advanced merger talks

Continental won’t try to merge with United

Judge OKs BA, Virgin price fixing settlement

Friendly skies? Ha! Bumpy ride ahead

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Delta, Northwest defend proposed merger

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Delta, Northwest post $10.5 billion in losses

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Continental, Southwest forced to slow growth

Airline execs, regulators often switch places

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Boeing rolls out 787
Thousands of Boeing workers and airline executives mark the introduction of the firm’s innovative Dreamliner passenger jet.

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Paris air show takes off
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