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No WhatsApp on flights yet as India govt weighs Wi-Fi risks

  Bloomberg Indians, the world’s second-biggest Internet users, were told to expect a decision allowing them to update their Facebook status and send WhatsApp messages from 35,000 feet as early as September. Instead, they’ve been kept in a holding pattern because of security concerns. Delays gaining regulatory approval for Wi-Fi in Indian airspace aren’t dissuading satellite operator Inmarsat Plc, which ...

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Delta pledges to slow growth to boost fares

  Bloomberg Delta Air Lines Inc. will keep a lid on growth next year as it seeks to shore up persistently weak fares. The Atlanta-based carrier plans to expand seats and flights only 1 percent in 2017, less than half this year’s pace through September. As demand catches up with slower supply growth, fares should rebound and passenger revenue for ...

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Avolon to focus on integrating CIT

  Bloomberg Avolon Holdings Ltd., the plane-leasing business of China’s acquisitive HNA Group, is focused on integrating CIT Group Inc.’s aircraft assets following the $10 billion takeover and will consider more purchases only after 2017, Chief Executive Officer Domhnal Slattery said. The acquisition, announced last week, expands Avolon’s lineup to 910 aircraft including planes on order and propels it to ...

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