All Air France-KLM Group articles – Page 10
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News
Pilot deal frees Air France to begin premium-cabin rejig
Air France-KLM chief executive Ben Smith has highlighted that a new labour deal with pilots has given the French flag carrier the "commercial flexibility" it needs to reconfigure its long-haul fleet to meet premium market demand.
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Air France-KLM can sell back Virgin Atlantic shares over Brexit
Air France-KLM has the right to sell the 31% stake it has acquired in Virgin Atlantic back to Virgin Group in the event that a hard Brexit inhibits the UK airline's ability to operate.
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Regulators clear Air France-KLM move for Virgin stake
European Commission regulators have cleared Air France-KLM's acquisition of a 31% joint-controlling interesting in UK carrier Virgin Atlantic.
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Airline Business
ANALYSIS: Which airline CEOs face big challenges in 2019?
A look at the challenges – and opportunities – that await airline chief executives in the year ahead
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News
PICTURES: Key airline stories from 2018
A visual reminder of some of the most significant events in the airline industry over the past 12 months
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News
PICTURES: 2018's key airline chief executive appointments
A visual record of some of the most significant leadership appointments across the global airline industry in 2018
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Virgin could benefit by acquiring Flybe
When Flybe put itself on sale earlier this month it looked like it might end up as a one horse race, with previous suitor Stobart expected to make a fresh bid for the UK regional carrier. But Virgin Atlantic's disclosure that it is also considering making an offer adds an ...
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Air France considers A380 fleet reduction
Air France is evaluating a reduction of its Airbus A380 fleet as the carrier is preparing a cabin refurbishment programme for the widebody type.
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WestJet eyes transpacific joint ventures
Canadian carrier WestJet intends to seek joint ventures with carriers that fly across the Pacific Ocean after it finalises deals with Delta Air Lines and Air France-KLM Group, says WestJet's chief executive Ed Sims.
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Opinion
OPINION: Air France-KLM bucks the nativist trend
In a world where inward-looking political sensibilities are zeitgeist, the appointment of Canadian national Ben Smith as the new chief executive of Air France-KLM was a welcome surprise.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: How Smith's skills could fit the bill at Air France-KLM
On paper Air Canada chief operating officer and president Benjamin Smith appears to have the skills needed to become the next group chief executive of Air France-KLM, but whether he can overcome the opposition of Air France's combative trade unions and win their trust will be the real test.
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News
Air France-KLM names Air Canada's Smith as next chief
Air France-KLM has appointed Benjamin Smith as its next chief executive, three months after Jean-Marc Janaillac resigned following failed labour negotiations.
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Pilot body criticises process for recruiting Air France-KLM chief
French pilot union SNPL has raised concerns about Air France-KLM's "inability to renew itself from within", following a report that an Air Canada executive is poised to become the Euoprean airline group's new leader.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Higher jet fuel costs test airline mettle
Rising jet fuel costs have been a constant talking point for airlines as they report their latest earnings and consider the outlook.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Air France-KLM in familiar predicament
Air France-KLM may find itself prone to deja vu as it pins its hopes on a change in chief executive to resolve labour unrest at its French mainline operation – which continues to be outperformed by its Dutch counterpart.
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News
North Africa and Israel markets 'doing really well': Transavia
Transavia acknowledges overcapacity in some markets in Europe, but notes "North Africa is not struggling right now for tourism" and that Turkish demand has made "a small improvement".
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News
EasyJet and Lufthansa submit bids for Alitalia
Lufthansa and EasyJet are among three parties to have submitted a renewed bid for Italian flag carrier Alitalia.
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AIX: AerCap picks Air France-KLM's technical arm for 777 upgrade
Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance has won a contract from AerCap to refurbish the cabins of three Boeing 777s.
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Interview
INTERVIEW: Paulo Kakinoff, chief executive, Gol
Gol chief executive Paulo Kakinoff makes a self-deprecating joke when told of Flight Airline Business' multiple efforts to secure a cover interview with him in recent years.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline chiefs disagree on chances of Brexit disruption
The A4E Aviation Summit in early March showed that Europe’s biggest airlines can agree on some issues, there will always be significant differences bubbling beneath the surface.