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Fuel-hedging losses hit China Eastern

SHANGHAI: China Eastern Airlines is evaluating potential losses from its fuel-hedging contracts, said the company yesterday, declining to verify reports that the cost may be as much as $690 million by Nov 14. "We're assessing the possible losses on... ...full story at People's Daily

from People's Daily on Thu, Nov 27 2008

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