All Strategy news – Page 197
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Lithuania's GetJet eyes more widebodies for long-haul push
Lithuanian charter carrier GetJet Airlines is looking at adding further widebodies, after signing a contract to operate its first long-haul flights with an Airbus A330 on services linking Warsaw to Toronto.
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Croatia Airlines in line for state support to stabilise carrier
In the aftermath of the collapse of Slovenia's Adria Airways, the neighbouring Croatian government is seeking to avert a similar risk to flag carrier Croatia Airlines after setting out conditions for a capital injection.
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Twin hubs ‘suboptimal’, but necessary: Air Astana chief
Kazakh carrier Air Astana will remain with a twin hub operation for the foreseeable future, even though it entails “duplication of costs”.
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Jet2 observes demand lift after Thomas Cook failure
UK budget carrier Jet2 is experiencing an uplift in demand following the demise of Thomas Cook Group, and its parent is expecting higher full-year profits as a result.
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Airline BusinessAir New Zealand again goes external for new chief
Air New Zealand’s board is following a similar path in tapping talent outside the industry by appointing Kiwi-born US retail boss Greg Foran as its next chief executive, at a time when there is turbulence on the horizon.
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Air NZ appoints Greg Foran as next CEO
Air New Zealand has appointed Walmart US chief executive Greg Foran as its next chief executive, commencing in the first quarter of 2020.
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Consumer confidence, Max grounding drive Delta's Q3 revenue boost
Delta Air Lines scored increases in passenger volume and revenue in summer 2019 and expects the same in the fourth quarter, thanks to strong demand from US consumers and the grounding of Boeing's 737 Max, which was never part of Delta's fleet.
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INTERVIEW: Chongqing airport explains intercontinental ambitions
The airport serving central and western China's largest city – Chongqing Jiangbei International – is at a fascinating stage in its development as it seeks to increase intercontinental connectivity.
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Air cargo demand in worst run of declines since 2008: IATA
Air freight volumes fell for the 10th consecutive month during August, in what has become the worst run of demand contractions since 2008, according to the latest data from IATA.
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TUI assures on business model as it expands operations
Leisure firm TUI Group is assuring that it will not suffer the fate of rival Thomas Cook Group, insisting that its business model is strong and that it has evolved away from being a traditional tour operator.
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FAA seeks nominees for Women in Aviation Advisory Board
The US Federal Aviation Administration on 9 October announced the establishment of an advisory board to find ways to boost the recruitment of women into the aviation industry, nearly four months after a congressional deadline to appoint board members.
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Wow Air’s new owner now plans December relaunch
The planned relaunch of Icelandic low-cost carrier Wow Air has been delayed until December, according to a statement provided by the owner of the shuttered airlines’ assets, though many questions about the effort’s feasibility remain unanswered. The 8 October statement from Michele Ballarin, chair of Virginia-based USAerospace Associates, does not ...
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NewsEverything you need to know about the 6 biggest commercial engine manufacturers
Powerplant makers face conflicting demands for performance, reliability and huge production rates – as revealed in our semi-annual survey of the market for commercial aircraft engines
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German Airways brand unifies Zeitfracht’s LGW and WDL
Freight and logistics firm Zeitfracht Group is to market its regional carriers WDL Aviation and LGW under the brand German Airways. The German corporate registry has been updated with a German Airways entry, dated September, from the parent company. Zeitfracht states on one of its social media outlets that it ...
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Volotea to operate Toulouse-Hamburg shuttle for Airbus
Airbus has selected low-cost carrier Volotea to operate its corporate shuttle service between its primary production centres of Toulouse and Hamburg.
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LOT to launch San Francisco flights in 2020
Polish flag carrier LOT will begin flights to San Francisco from Warsaw on 5 August 2020.
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Single-aisle concerns drive EU to probe Boeing-Embraer
Concerns over the competition impact on the single-aisle aircraft market have spurred the European Commission to open an in-depth investigation into the planned tie-up between Boeing and Embraer.
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ANALYSIS: Norwegian's race to reach profitability
Few airlines have expanded as quickly as Norwegian. In the 10 years years to 2018, it quadrupled its fleet size to more than 160 aircraft as it focused on growth above all else.
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AirAsia and AirAsia X proceed with claim against MAHB
AirAsia and AirAsia X have filed a MYR480 million ($158 million) claim against a subsidiary of Malaysia Airports (MAHB) in the Kuala Lumpur High Court on 2 October, nine months after the sister carriers expressed their intention to pursue a claim.
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What to expect at the 2019 Dubai air show
On the eve of the 2019 Dubai air show, we take a look at the headline news that is shaping the scene of one of the biggest shows of the year.