A British Airways Airbus A318 taxis down the runway at London City Airport on its first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City airport to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318. AP Photo logo AP Photo 2 months ago

A British Airways Airbus A318 taxis down the runway at London City Airport on its first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City airport to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318.

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  1. A British Airways aircraft sits on the tarmac after an emergency landing early morning at the international airport in Mumbai October 1, 2009. The London-bound flight with more than 200 passengers on board made an emergency landing on Thursday following a fire warning in the cockpit, local media reported.
  2. A British Airways aircraft sits on the tarmac after an emergency landing early morning at the international airport in Mumbai October 1, 2009. The London-bound flight with more than 200 passengers on board made an emergency landing on Thursday following a fire warning in the cockpit, local media reported.
  3. A British Airways Airbus A318 flies over the financial district of Canary Wharf on its first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City airport to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318.
  4. A British Airways Airbus A318 flies over the financial district of Canary Wharf on its first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City airport to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318.
  5. A British Airways Airbus A318 taxis down the runway at London City Airport on its first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City airport to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318.
  6. Passengers board a British Airways Airbus A318 at London City Airport for the first longhaul transatlantic flight from London City to New York, Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009. The inaugural flight, BA001, is on a specially configured 32 seat all business class Airbus A318 which departs at 12.50 hrs from London City Airport.
  7. An Iberia jet passes a British Airways jet at Barcelona Airport November 16, 2009. British Airways and Spain's Iberia announced on November 12, 2009 a preliminary agreement for a $7 billion merger to create the world's third-largest airline by revenue. The deal, which the companies hope to close by the end of 2010, ends the British flag carrier's long pursuit of Iberia to create an enlarged group, able to cope with the industry's largest downturn in decades.
  8. An Iberia jet (R) passes a British Airways jet at Barcelona Airport November 16, 2009. British Airways and Spain's Iberia announced on November 12, 2009 a preliminary agreement for a $7 billion merger to create the world's third-largest airline by revenue. The deal, which the companies hope to close by the end of 2010, ends the British flag carrier's long pursuit of Iberia to create an enlarged group, able to cope with the industry's largest downturn in decades.
  9. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, walks out of the Paris courthouse Monday Sept. 21, 2009 in Paris. Former French prime minister Dominique de Villepin goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy. The monthlong trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair will also delve into old international arms deals, offshore bank accounts and the French aviation industry.
  10. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, right, walks out the Paris court after the first day of the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  11. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus' parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, center, and his lawyers Thierry Dalmasso, left, and Paul-Albert Iweins arrive at the Paris court for the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  12. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, center, and his lawyers Paul-Albert Iweins, right, and Thierry Dalmasso arrive at the Paris court for the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  13. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, arrives at the Paris court for the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  14. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, right, and his lawyer Thierry Dalmasso arrive at the Paris court for the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  15. Key defendant, former vice president at Airbus' parent company EADS, Jean-Louis Gergorin, right, and his lawyer Thierry Dalmasso, left, arrive at the Paris court for the trial in the saga known as the Clearstream affair, Monday Sept. 21, 2009. France's former prime minister, Dominique de Villepin, goes on trial Monday on charges he helped perpetuate a smear campaign targeting his longtime rival, President Nicolas Sarkozy.
  16. Airbus Chief Operating Officer Customers John Leahy speaks during a press conference, in central London, on September 17, 2009. European aerospace giant Airbus on Thursday increased its 20-year forecast for aircraft, citing the impact of emerging countries, low-cost air travel and demand for more fuel-efficient planes. Airbus forecast around 25,000 passenger and cargo planes will be sold for a total of 3.1 trillion dollars (2.1 trillion euros) between 2009 and.

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