All Strategy news – Page 232
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Air Canada closes Aeroplan loyalty programme purchase
Air Canada has closed is acquisition of the Aeroplan frequent flier programme, paying $497 million ($376 million) to purchase the plan from marketing and analytics company Aimia.
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Air France set to close Joon
Air France has signalled the end for its Joon brand by launching a review of the unit as it looks at integrating the carrier’s employees and aircraft into the wider operation.
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PAL targets stake sale to strategic investor by mid-year
Philippine Airlines could close a deal to sell up to 40% of the carrier to a foreign strategic investor within the first half of the year.
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ANALYSIS: Asia's risk pockets in 2019
Asia-Pacific is the world’s largest aviation market, and overall has performed strongly again this year, but there are pockets of weakness in some markets that look set to roll on into 2019.
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PICTURES: Air Dolomiti unveils new livery on E195
Italian regional carrier Air Dolomiti has unveiled a new livery that more closely aligns its branding with that of its parent company.
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Bamboo Airways nears launch with Vietnam AOC approval
Vietnamese start-up Bamboo Airways is moving closer to its long-delayed a launch, after the Civil Aviation Authority of Vietnam (CAAV) granted the carrier an air operator certificate.
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China Eastern parent takes 7% stake in Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines has completed the transfer of a 7% stake to China Eastern Airlines' parent company, China Eastern Air Holding.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Capacity growth in Vietnam slowed again in 2018
The year 2018 was another relatively sedate year for seat capacity growth in Vietnam, but potential new entrants still sense an opportunity in a steadily maturing market.
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Starlux to take first aircraft, receive AOC in Q4
Taiwanese start-up Starlux Airlines aims to receive its air operator’s certificate in the fourth quarter of the year, and to launch operations thereafter in January 2020.
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Hong Kong Airlines deplores liquidation rumours
Hong Kong Airlines has deplored as “untrue and groundless speculation” recent news reports that it may be close to ceasing operations and seeking liquidation.
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JetBlue fears Delta's JV could hinder ability to serve Europe
JetBlue Airways in recent weeks filed regulatory documents related to slots at several European airports – a move coming amid increasing speculation that JetBlue's next major expansion could be to Europe.
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Airline BusinessOBITUARY: Herb Kelleher, low-cost airline pioneer
When the main road leading to Dallas Love Field airport was designated Herb Kelleher Way in 2011, the Southwest Airlines co-founder himself downplayed the honour in true Kelleher fashion.
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Genghis Khan Airlines canters toward launch
Chinese start-up Genghis Khan Airlines appears one step closer to launch, as it applies for a business licence.
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CAAC details airline allocation plan for two Beijing airports
The Chinese aviation regulator has provided more details on how airlines will be divided between Beijing’s two airports, when the new Daxing International opens in September.
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LCC icon Herb Kelleher dies at 87
Low-cost airline pioneer and founder of Southwest Airlines Herb Kelleher has died at the age of 87.
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PICTURES AND VIDEO: LATAM unveils new cabin interior
LATAM Airlines Group will soon roll out a new cabin interior on two-thirds of its fleet, following a plan unveiled last year to invest $400 million in new seats and interiors.
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Delta named world's most on-time mainline airline in 2018
Delta named world's most on-time mainline airline in 2018
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Al Baker's Guangzhou gambit
Qatar Airways' taking of a 5% stake in China Southern Airlines could further align the Chinese carrier with the Oneworld alliance, while giving the Middle Eastern airline greater access to the booming mainland Chinese market.
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AirAsia X to see 'best year' in 2019: Fernandes
AirAsia X Group co-founder Tony Fernandes claims that long-haul, low-cost carrier will see its most successful year in 2019.
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China Southern plans bigger push into Italy
China Southern is seeking to make a bigger push into Italy, with requests for rights to Milan and Rome.