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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Market conditions ripe for low-cost expansion
In its simplest terms, the theory of evolution suggests you adapt to changing circumstances or die - and this is no different in business. The most...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest's route game in Atlanta
Southwest Airlines' purchase of AirTran Airways in 2011 gave it access to the biggest market in the southeast - and one of the biggest gaps in its extensive...
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News
Qatar Airways deploys first 787 on Dubai route
Qatar Airways has started operating its newly received Boeing 787 on commercial routes, deploying the aircraft on four daily services from Doha to Dubai. The...
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Cathay confronts possible 'structural change' in cargo business
Cathay Pacific is studying whether there has been a structural change in the business model for the cargo market as a result of high fuel prices and the...
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Cathay eyes new European and North American points with A350-900
Cathay Pacific believes that the superior "economics" of the Airbus A350-900 will allow the airline to open up more than a dozen new points in Europe and...
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IN FOCUS: The MRO landscape in North America continues to evolve
With specialist maintenance units closing and relatively slow demand growth predicted for North America, many airlines are starting to reassess their MRO...
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ALTA: Interjet adds 10 SSJ options, signs engine support deal
Mexico's Interjet has reaffirmed its commitment to the Sukhoi SSJ100 through deals to extend its commitments to the Russian 100-seater along with a maintenance...
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NewsBrit Air CRJ700 landed long before overrun
French investigators have determined that a Bombardier CRJ700 arriving at Lorient airport touched down halfway along a wet runway before overrunning.
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NewsAirbus details three newest A380 weight variants
Airbus has formally detailed new higher- and lower-weight variants of the A380 in its latest aircraft characteristics documentation for the type. Three...
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NewsEasyJet edges closer to new aircraft order
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is continuing its evaluations of new products from Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier as it advances towards a sizeable order for delivery...
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Airline Academy of Australia buys 737 flight simulator
Pacific Simulators has signed an agreement with the Airline Academy of Australia (AAA) for the delivery and installation of a Boeing 737-800 simulator. The...
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NewsUnited pilot agreement allows for up to 255 large RJs
The tentative agreement between United Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) would allow for an increase in the number of large regional aircraft...
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Virgin Atlantic secures IAG's 12 Heathrow remedy slots
Virgin Atlantic has secured all 12 of the remedy slots being released by International Airlines Group (IAG) at London Heathrow airport, though its original...
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NewsALTA: Boeing foresees no Latin American 747 or A380 orders
Boeing anticipates that Latin American airlines will look at the 787 or 777 family of aircraft for their future widebody needs, and not the 747-8 or A380...
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NewsALTA: Aerolineas considering A350 or 787 order
Aerolineas Argentinas is in preliminary talks with Airbus and Boeing regarding an order for the A350-900 or 787-9, say executives. The Buenos Aires-based...
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AFI’s engine MRO head moves to airframe division
Air France Industries has appointed Anne Brachet to head the company's airframe and engineering division. Brachet was previously senior vice-president...
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DHL A300 suffers gear collapse at Bratislava
Emergency services have attended a DHL Airbus A300 after its nose-gear collapsed after landing at Bratislava. The twinjet had been operating service...
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ALTA: Air Panama looks for growth through niche opportunities
Air Panama, the country's second carrier, aims to serve niche domestic and international regional markets rather than challenging Panama's powerful Copa...
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NewsALTA: Superjet confident Interjet debut will create more Latin success
Superjet International chief is confident more Latin American airlines will follow Interjet's lead in a region where the 100-seater is perfectly suited...
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ALTA: Aeromar to diversify network into the USA
Mexican boutique regional carrier Aeromar plans to diversify its network to include new routes to the USA, as it faces increasing competition at its Mexico...