Stories for September 29th 2006

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Penguin News Update

Headlines:
40 years on Remembering the 1966 DC4 hijacking; Falklands at PM
Blair's last conference; FLH directors: ?we're not trying to buy land'; Further education: criteria could grow; New FIDC boss chosen; Peat Cutting public holiday.

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Chile's international air traffic increases

Air traffic in Santiago's Arturo Merino Benitez international airport increased sharply during the last eight months, as compared to the same time last year.

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Former Argentine leader indicted for 2001 bond swap

A huge Argentine bond swap that was presented at the time as a financial coup led Thursday to the indictment of former President Fernando de la Rua and his economic helmsman, Domingo Cavallo.

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Aerolineas Argentinas announces addition of 37 jetliners

Executives of former state carrier Aerolineas Argentinas announced ambitious plans Thursday to invest at least US$800 million (?629 million) to add 37 planes to its active fleet by 2009.

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Kirchner mixes Malvinas homage with politics

“The Malvinas Islands are Argentine, here and in the rest of the world”, said president Nestor Kirchner on Friday during the inauguration of an impressive monument to the Argentine Malvinas combatants in the heart of the Patagonian city of Neuquen.

Friday, September 29th 2006 - 21:00 UTC

Brazilian 737 Jet Missing Over Amazon Jungle

A Brazilian jetliner with 155 people aboard was reported missing Friday over the Amazon jungle, aviation authorities said.