BA outlines e-commerce ventures

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British Airways (BA) introduced a two-year project for the development of electronic commerce services. The project is valued at 100 million pounds (160.5 million euros).

Marketing procedures, Management, Electronic commerce, E-commerce

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BA seeks to extend talks on pact

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British Airways (BA) is proposing that the deadline for acquisition negotiations with KLM Royal Dutch Airlines be extended. Neither airline has provided additional details on their possible merger.

Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, KLM

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Emirates places $15 billion in Boeing, Airbus orders; move amid industry cutbacks highlights airline's long-term growth plans; turning Dubai into a major transportation hub

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Soon after the Septempber 11th attacks and with the airline industry in a deep slump, Dubai-based Emirates announced it was ordering 25 planes from Boeing and more than 30 from Airbus. These orders are a boost to the two aircraft makers and are a sign that Emirates expects an upswing in global travel the airline wants to be ready for. Tourism is an industry UAE hopes to develop among other alternatives to its lucrative oil industry.

Capital expenditures, United Arab Emirates, Product information, Statistics, Boeing Co., BA, Airbus S.A.S., Airplanes, Emirates Airlines

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