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Mobile access for passengers Virgin's new Airbus A330 flights from London to New York.

Serco's order book stood at almost £18 billion at the end of the year 2011, providing revenue visibility of 92 percent for 2012, 80 percent for 2013 and 70 percent for 2014.

Logica Plc announced that it is looking to partner with the world's most forward-thinking enterprises through its Global Innovation Venture Partner (GIVP) programme to develop most innovative products and solutions.

Credit Suisse raised IHG's full-year 2013 profit earnings per share by 7 percent and observes scope for 32 percent improvement to 2014 consensus estimates, provided sustained trading momentum.

easyJet Plc, Europe's second-largest low-cost carrier, in its pre-close trading statement said at constant currency basis it expects total revenue per seat for the first half will be better than expected at a little over 10 percent

Standard Chartered said its first-quarter revenue rose less than its previous 10 percent target, as the strength of the US dollar against Asian currencies impacted income growth. The bank in February forecasted 'double-digit' growth in revenue and in earnings per share for this year.

Lead singer of Iron Maiden, Bruce Dickinson, finalises multi-million pound aviation project in south Wales.

Carillion Plc reported 2011 profits at the top of expectations and won a 10-year property management deal worth £700 million with Oxfordshire Council. Given the wider economic outlook, the group expects trading conditions to remain challenging in 2012.

Harvey Nash Group raised its profit outlook as it expects full-year results to be ahead of expectations, driven by skills shortages in niche markets and fast growing digital and mobile markets which continue to boost demand for technology professionals.

WPP PLC has posted a rise of 7.6 percent in its first-quarter revenues at £2.392 billion, as it achieved growth in all regions and business sectors, particularly in Asia Pacific and Latin America.

Aegis Group Plc has reported a rise of 16.3 percent in its total revenue for the first-quarter in constant currency and 17.0 percent at reported rates.

Go-Ahead Group Plc bus market share increases to 23 percent with the acquisition of Northumberland Park Bus Depot and the group expects to profit while playing a substantial role in providing transport services for the Olympic Games.

Standard Life Plc posted an increased inflows into its long-term savings businesses for the first-quarter and assets under administration (AUA) exceeded expectations driven by continuing net inflows into its newer fee based propositions and positive market movements.

The reduction in fine was reportedly due to the co-operation of British Airways in the OFT investigation that reassessed the pricing of passenger fuel surcharges.

Recently Fitch Ratings revised its long-term outlook for Ladbrokes Plc, Britain's second-biggest bookmaker, to Stable from Negative with long-term IDR (Issuer Default Rating) at 'BB+' and short-term IDR at 'B'. The betting and gaming group is scheduled to release its first-quarter trading update on Thursday.

Hunting Plc started its FY 2012 on a solid footing, as the energy demand remains firm. With a wide product and service offerings for its customers, the group has a global manufacturing presence in key energy regions around the world.

Shares of GKN, a global engineering group, rose 4.7 percent last week as Credit Suisse raised its rating to "Outperform" from "Neutral" and sets price target at 240 pence though during last month the group's shares underperformed the sector by shedding 9.9 percent, compared to 8.2 percent decline for the sector.

AMEC has said its trading year-to-date is in line with expectations with good order book of £3.7 billion at the end of December 2011 and forward visibility.

APR Energy is scheduled to release its preliminary earnings for the fourteen month period ended December 31, 2011 on Monday as it delayed reporting a month due to complexities which resulted a share price fall of more than 25 percent. However, the group reported a summary of preliminary results on March 20, 2012.

AMEC Plc is expected to recommend a final dividend of 20.3 pence per share as it anticipates double-digit underlying revenue growth for the FY 2012, but JP Morgan Cazenove cuts its recommendation on the firm to "Neutral" from "Overweight" in a review of the European oil services sector and raises price target to 1,344p from 1,252p.

Hays Plc has posted a rise of 10 percent in its net fee for the third quarter and growth of 18 percent in international business, which accounts for 70 percent of total net fees.

Aggreko has reported a very strong first quarter growth in both International Power Projects and the Local businesses delivering an underlying revenue over 20 percent.

Driven mainly by an increase of 18 percent in international retail sales, Mothercare has reported a rise of 4.5 percent in its worldwide network sales for the fourth quarter. Shares of the group rose as much as 3.10 percent at 0835 AM BST on LSE. But total group sales decreased by 4.2 percent with total UK sales down by 9.5 percent.

Ashmore Group says that it continues to innovate with an ever deepening range of up-coming market products and its infrastructure and distribution platforms are progressing to plan. The investment management services firm is scheduled to release its interim management statement on Thursday.

Mothercare, as a part of its British property restructuring activity, is planning to close 111 loss making stores in town by 2013. Out of total 111 stores 76 closures will take place as leases expire and disposal of 35 loss-making stores, which will result in cash cost of £16.6 million.

Michael Page International has delivered a strong performance in the first quarter but shares plunged as much as 6.05 percent at 0811 AM BST as its UK business continues to be impacted by the weak banking sector.

Michael Page International stresses on plans to continue its geographic expansion in emerging markets due to many long-term growth opportunities, especially in Latin America and Asia. In spite of expansion plans it remains cautious about the current macro economic outlook.

Britain's well-known tour operator is on the verge of signing the deal after a 12-month struggle.

Volex Group says its trading will be in line with current market expectations for the twelve months to April 1, 2012 despite increased global economic uncertainty, which resulted slow growth in Q3 FY 2012.