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Market outlook: making sense of mixed messages
Making sense of mixed messages Airline forecasts for the future are more telling than their results, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello The...
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Is Google a worthwhile marketing tool for airlines?
Carriers worldwide are spending an increasing amount of their marketing dollars on Google. Is it a worthwhile investment? Clickair chief executive...
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Lufthansa and DHL Express plan joint venture carrier
Lufthansa and DHL Express plan to launch their new joint venture carrier in 2009 Eight years of growing co-operation between Lufthansa Cargo and DHL...
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Vueling seeks investor
Spanish shake-up on the cards? Vueling is looking for a strategic investor as it struggles to compete in the overcrowded Spanish market. The...
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Aer Lingus to focus again on transfer market
Aer Lingus is revising its strategy to focus more on connecting passengers as it looks forward to the long delayed opening of a new terminal at its Dublin...
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Lufthansa passes on distribution fees to customers
The German carrier's plan to pass on the costs of global distribution system fees to customers is raising concerns Lufthansa's decision in late January...
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Year-end traffic: Another solid year
Asia-Pacific held on to the top spot for traffic and capacity growth in 2007, but the Americas showed signs of action Capacity growth was robust in...
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Executive appointments
Middle east Emirates recruits Parker Emirates has taken on prominent Australian lobbyist Andrew Parker to be its first head of global government...
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Varig drops three routes
David Knibb Seattle and lori ranson washington Strategy shift for Varig Gol's new long-haul unit is dropping three of its five European routes...
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Air Canada eyes role in US mergers
As US majors look at possible consolidation, cash-rich Air Canada could make a strategic investment Air Canada is looking south as the US industry...
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Aeropostal sold off
Nelson Ramiz, who owned and operated Aeropostal for a turbulent decade, has sold out after a long, losing battle with Venezuela's government. Relations...
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North American carriers look for ancillary sales opportunities
North American carriers are looking for more ancillary sale opportunities to offset record fuel costs North American carriers of all stripes are looking...
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JetBlue and Lufthansa join forces
JetBlue Airways began discussing in late January possible commercial co-operation with Lufthansa after the German carrier completed its purchase of a 19%...
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Neeleman looks to Brazilian market
Former JetBlue chief executive David Neeleman is talking with Brazilian civil aviation authorities and carriers with an eye to creating a Brazilian carrier. Brazilian...
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Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up: sign of things to come?
The Aer Lingus-JetBlue tie-up is a first of its kind and model-changing but it is not real-time After nearly three years of discussions and more than...
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SkyTeam looks to recruit new members
SkyTeam has outlined its priorities for 2008, including the recruitment of new members and consolidating its operations at London Heathrow. Following...
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Comment: Marketing mix-up
The web has clearly revolutionised the world of airline marketing, but many carriers are still learning how to correctly blend the online sales channel to...
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UA DoT to consider prize money for alternative fuel breakthroughs
The US Department of Transportation plans to issue a 14-month contract to find out the "best option for incentivising" industry, academia and the general...
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BAE Systems prepares UK's first production Hawk 128 trainer for flight
BAE Systems is on track to deliver the UK's first of 28 Hawk 128 advanced jet trainers in August, and believes the type has strong long-term sales potential ...
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UK defence cuts to force Sea King 7 life extension
Budget pressures could push the UK to extend the service lives of its Royal Navy Westland Sea King 7 airborne surveillance and control helicopters until 2022 ...