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American mulls “brisker pace” for 737-800 deliveries
American Airlines could accelerate Boeing 737-800 deliveries as it looks to quickly phase out it huge fleet of fuel-thirsty MD-80s. Meanwhile Alaska Airlines...
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Qantas outlines A380 introduction plan
Qantas will launch Airbus A380 services on 20 October, with a flight between Melbourne and Los Angeles. From 24 October, the carrier's 450-seater will be...
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Weight growth emerged following A350's first detailed sizing
Electrical structure adds mass Several elements have contributed to the rise in the manufacturer's weight empty, says A350 chief engineer Gordon McConnell:...
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IATA forecasts massive industry losses in 2008
With oil prices hitting $130 a barrel, IATA carriers see losses, failures and mergers on...
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CFM aims for clear idea on open-rotor path by 2010
CFM International aims to begin open-rotor model testing this year and expects to have a clear indication on whether to proceed with this technology by 2009-10. The...
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Fiji government probes Air Pacific
Qantas could be asked to sell its 46% stake in the carrier Fiji's government has launched a major review of Air Pacific, criticising the flag carrier...
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US mergers off the cards
US carriers lead the industry in blogging Page 54 The US airline industry is in such a dire financial situation that it cannot afford to merge As...
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Biman CEO predicts
The head of Bangladesh's national carrier expects failures in the local market as privately owned airlines have been expanding too rapidly and suffering...
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Market outlook: You ain’t seen nothing yet
You ain't seen nothing yet The outlook for airlines and the wider system is dire, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight Chris...
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Airline IT Trends: Mobilised change
The key to enhancing the self-service experience for passengers lies with existing and future mobile technologies The rapid growth of self-service...
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Airline IT Trends: Mission critical
As the Airline Business/SITA Airline IT Trends survey celebrates its 10th anniversary, the findings show that now more than ever IT is critical to reducing...
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Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle
Delta tries to cut ties with Mesa and Pinnacle Delta Air Lines has embarked on an aggressive campaign to end deals with two of its regional partners,...
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Former American Airlines chairman Crandall proposes industry re-regulation
Robert Crandall, the former chairman of American Airlines and a significant voice in the US airline world, is calling for re-regulation of the industry. In...
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EU clears way for secondary slot trading
The European Commission has cleared the way for secondary slot trading at European Union airports, but what does this really mean for the industry? asks...
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NewsFinal hurdle: Pinto takes on TAP's latest challenge
TAP Portugal has been totally transformed since Fernando Pinto took over as chief eight years ago. Can Pinto now lead TAP into private hands? Fernando...
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AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth
AirTran and JetBlue scale back growth Low-cost airlines are cutting back on growth in a major way, trimming deliveries of new aircraft as well as limiting...