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Gol to close Webjet and shed over 800 staff

14:34 GMT 23 November 2012

Brazilian carrier Gol Linhas Aereas is to shut down budget airline Webjet and lay off 850 employees. Webjet will be closed down in phases, beginning....

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23 November
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