All Safety News – Page 817
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The surcharges debate
Initially brought in as a temporary measure to help airlines weather high oil prices, fuel surcharges have become an industry fixture. But some are moving to abolish them
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Privatise South Africa
It is time the South African government followed the example of its global counterparts and left the aviation business to private airlines, says Gidon Novick, joint chief executive of South Africa's Comair
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Burying Bermuda (II)
After years of wrangling, European and US negotiators seem to have crafted a deal on transatlantic Open Skies that, while far from perfect, could reshape the air service landscape between the two blocs, and relegate the role of Bermuda to a footnote in aviation history
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Old Bangkok airport reopens
Six months after Bangkok's Don Muang airport shut to commercial flights and was replaced as Thailand's main gateway by the new Suvarnabhumi airport, the old facility is being reopened.
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Ecuadorian carriers eye USA
Ecuadorian carriers Icaro and AeroGal are seeking rights to launch flights to the USA, made possible by the FAA's decision last year to upgrade Ecuador under its safety assessment programme.
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Qantas deal clears hurdles
The proposed takeover of Qantas Airways has taken a major step forward having cleared its two major obstacles with the Australian government.
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Break in Open Skies
After years of trying, European and US negotiators appear to have forged a two-stage transatlantic Open Skies deal that despite heavy criticism will get the green light.
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A time for cautious optimism
Last year saw the financial health of European airlines improving, although for some restructuring and fuel costs put the brakes on a full recovery
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Performing under pressure
Traffic growth may have slowed in 2006, but nearly all major Asia-Pacific airlines are reporting improved earnings as demand remains robust, fuel prices ease off and restructuring efforts prove successful
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Industry snapshot
Market sentiment is generally optimistic, although there are warnings of overcapacity to come, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA. Analyses by Flight Insight