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News
IN FOCUS: How larger regional aircraft are upscaling interiors
ATR sees raised expectations for the cabin, but the jury is still out on connectivity The need to meet passenger requirements for seamless travel is...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Industry malaise grows after difficult 2011
at this time of year there is cause for reflection on the past 12 months and thoughts of what might occur in the next. To say 2011, after the record industry...
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Boeing aims to reduce fuel burn with in-flight programme
A little known programme offered by Boeing since October 2010 called InFlight Optimization Services offers airlines the ability to get up-to-date, en route...
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NewsPegasus plans 100-aircraft order, mulls A320neo and 737 Max
Turkey's Pegasus Airlines plans to place an order for 100 single-aisle aircraft in February 2012 and is considering the Airbus A320neo and Boeing 737 Max.
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NewsIN FOCUS: Learning lessons from retailers is key to ancillaries potential
Despite all the progress airlines have made with ancillary revenues to improve their bottom lines, a shift to a retail mindset is still key to unlocking the full potential.
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NewsEtihad acquires 29% stake in Air Berlin
Etihad Airways is to increase its stake in Air Berlin to 29%, making it the largest single shareholder in the German carrier.
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Delta sees 737-900ER as 757 replacements
Delta Air Lines believes the mission for its 100 Boeing 737-900ERs scheduled for delivery starting in 2013 is to replace its 757s. Carrier EVP of...
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Emirates to add fourth daily A380 flight to London Heathrow
Emirates will deploy a fourth daily Airbus A380 flight to its Dubai-London Heathrow service from 25 March 2012.
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Jetstar Asia CEO Chong Phit Lian to step down in February 2012
Jetstar Asia has announced that its chief executive Chong Phit Lian will be stepping down and that an executive search for a Singaporean to take over the...
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Malaysia Airlines cuts eight loss-making routes
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) will be withdrawing its services on eight loss-making routes starting January 2012 to cut losses and improve its regional network.
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Air Partner trading well in 'difficult' environment
Charter broker Air Partner describes business as encouraging in a "very difficult trading environment", especially in private jet and freight broking, but says economic conditions are providing too little visibility to indicate future financial performance.
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TAP Portugal to begin Lisbon-Berlin flights
TAP Portugal in June will launch service between Lisbon and Berlin in Germany. The airline will operate the route five times a week from 5 June. According...
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NewsAir Zimbabwe 767 impounded at Gatwick
An Air Zimbabwe Boeing 767-200 has been impounded at London Gatwick Airport for an alleged failure by the airline to keep up to date with payments.
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JetBlue to add two new destinations from San Juan
JetBlue Airways will begin flights to Newark and Palm Beach from San Juan Luis Munoz Marin international airport in Puerto Rico in 2012. The carrier...
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NewsAir New Zealand to take 777-300ERs with 330min ETOPS
Air New Zealand is to put Boeing 777-300ER twinjets into service under 330min extended operations, after the airframer secured type design approval for...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Spirit Airlines gives new face to market stimulation
Spirit Airlines is taking a page from the playbook of the early days of Southwest Airlines using ultra low fares to stimulate markets and grow its profits....
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Commonality, performance tipped Southwest to 737 Max
Citing fleet commonality and aircraft performance, Southwest Airlines selected the 737 Max over the A320neo, said the airline's technical and operations...
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NewsA321 suffered laboured take-off after weight entry error
Investigations into a sluggish take-off involving an Airbus A321 at Manchester have again uncovered erroneous performance calculations undetected by crew cross-checks.
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NewsBoeing to offer 330-minute ETOPS on 777s
Boeing announced that it has received a type-design approval from the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) for up to 330 minutes of extended operations...
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InterviewWorking Week: Tim Procter
Tim Procter is Managing Director of charter business Air Charter Travel Ltd. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, the company has built a solid reputation...