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  1. Cargolux accepts fourth Boeing 747-8F: Luxembourg cargo operator Cargolux takes delivery of its fourth Boeing 747-8F. bit.ly/LnFqPQ
  2. Apollo’s Olympic A340s delayed: The Greek government is delaying delivery of the widebodies to Apollo. bit.ly/LmFoIc
  3. Air France refinances A380 with a Jolco: This is the second A380 to be financed by a Japanese operating lease wi... bit.ly/Lh2tzj
  4. Thomas Cook appoints new CEO: Harriet Green will replace Sam Weihagen as chief executive officer. bit.ly/LIIPP5
  5. Thomas Cook appoints new CEO: Harriet Green will replace Sam Weihagen as chief officer. bit.ly/LIIPOZ
  6. IATA calls on China to cut airport charges: International Air Transport Association chief says China needs to re... bit.ly/Ld9v8e
  7. Moody’s warns high oil price could hurt aviation demand: Air fare hikes, if crude prices hit $150/bbl, will cut ... bit.ly/KH2BFP
  8. Air France closes 777 Jolco: Natixis and BNP Paribas are joint- arrangers on the Japanese operating lease with ... bit.ly/KGDWBm
  9. Airbus agrees A330P2F programme: Airbus, ST Aerospace and EADS EFW are to covert the A330 into a freighter. bit.ly/JHhCLv
  10. Passaredo Linhas Aéreas receives first ATR: The Brazilian carrier has a total of 14 ATR 72-600s and two ATR 72-5... bit.ly/MnmNhs
  11. Skyways Express files for bankruptcy: The Swedish carrier and its subsidiary City Airline have ceased operations. bit.ly/LnRGCL
  12. Asia Aviation plans Thai AirAsia IPO: Asia Aviation is looking to raise $142.75million by selling shares in the ... bit.ly/KnuSmw
  13. Qantas splits airline: Restructuring sees Jetstar Group CEO Bruce Buchanan leave the Qantas Group. bit.ly/LjJsLV
  14. AerCap closes notes offering: The lessor plans to use the funds raised to purchase aircraft. bit.ly/KILRNV
  15. OFT renews probe into Ryanair’s Aer Lingus stake: The office of Fair Trading continues investigation in Ryanair’... bit.ly/LjonRU
  16. Avolon closes E190 s/lb financing: Helaba is the sole lender for the deal. bit.ly/KjNZxV
  17. SAA considers A320 financing options: South African Airways is debating whether to use sale/leasebacks or commer... bit.ly/KbGW9D
  18. Ivory Coast launches new airline: Air Cote D’Ivoire begins regional services this summer. bit.ly/JCoj16
  19. Thai Air sacks president: The airline’s board has terminated Piyasvasti Amranand’s contract. bit.ly/L0IIvC
  20. Air India seeks $300mn working capital: The flag carrier is inviting bids for a three year loan. bit.ly/KdKiJT