All air transport news – Page 1452
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NBAA 2006: Big five power up for top end jets
Avio, Honeywell, P&WC, Rolls-Royce and Snecma look to burgeoning 10,000lb-thrust market for sales boost
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Cargo special report: Gold rush in China
The world's top cargo players are rushing to cement joint ventures in China. But is the market big enough for all their ambitions?
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Cargo special: Does cargo count?
Air freight is often seen as an unfashionable part of the business, but it is winning more attention in the boardroom as a key profit generator
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Trade wins
How long do airlines have to wait before they can be given a stable regulatory environment in which they can do business?
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Rivals fill route voids left by Varig
Brazil's airline market is undergoing historic change as Varig is forced to relinquish to local rivals much of its former international prowess.
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Not in denial - Forum feedback
The airline industry is fully engaged in the environmental debate, says John Hanlon, secretary general of the European Low Fares Airline Association (ELFAA), which favours including aviation in emissions trading, but on the basis that it rewards efficient carriers
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Cargo special: India - sleeping giant
India's fledgling air cargo market is poised for explosive growth as local operators plan to expand their fleets to meet soaring demand
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Tiger establishes Philippine franchise
Singapore-based low-cost carrier Tiger Airways is to set up its first overseas base, at Manila's secondary Clark airport.
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Competition intensifies in Kuwait
Kuwait is rapidly liberalising its air transport market, with the launch of three carriers threatening to heap pressure on Kuwait Airways.
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Consolidation comes to Portugal
Star Alliance member TAP Portugal could complete the purchase of rival Portugalia by year-end, forcing Portugalia to drop its SkyTeam plans.
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Cathay and SIA raise the service bar
Cathay Pacific Airways and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have unveiled major revamps of their long-haul product offerings that they claim will put them well ahead of the competition.
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Boomtown Boeing
Order levels remain buoyant with Boeing cashing in as Airbus acts to rebuild market confidence, says Chris Tarry of CTAIRA.