All Strategy news – Page 338
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: ICAO seeks consensus on global emissions scheme
As ICAO prepares to host its 39th Assembly in Montreal later this month – where it is hoped that a long-awaited global market-based measure (MBM) to address international aviation emissions will be agreed – the UN body has released a draft resolution which indicates that the scheme will be voluntary ...
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AAPA sees robust Asian passenger traffic despite uncertainties
Demand for air travel remains strong among Asia-Pacific carriers, as traffic levels stay high despite various market uncertainties.
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Damaged Tu-204 sustained 3g landing impact
Investigators have indicated that the Tupolev Tu-204 freighter damaged in an accident at Norilsk had bounced after a rough landing before sustaining a second hard impact.
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Outboard flap confirmed as MH370 debris
Malaysia’s government has confirmed that a large second of a flight-control surface found off Tanzania originated from a missing Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777-200ER.
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Hong Kong Airlines orders nine A330-300s
Hong Kong Airlines has placed a firm order for nine Airbus A330-300 aircraft.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: How upgauging could help China combat constraints
There is little doubt about the potential for growth in the Asian market and China in particular. Air travel has grown sharply in China, amid relatively strong economic growth. This has seen strong growth among Chinese carriers and airports, and an increasing focus on international services.
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Emirates 777 probe yet to clarify go-around considerations
One critical aspect of the Emirates Boeing 777-300 landing accident in Dubai which has yet to become clear is the decision process which led the crew to execute the ill-fated go-around.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Can nations agree how to curb greenhouse-gas emissions?
Global agreement on a market-based measure to curb aviation emissions is not the only possible environmental milestone of the upcoming ICAO Assembly in Montreal. Also on the cards is the final endorsement of the first-ever global carbon dioxide efficiency standard for aircraft, which was agreed and recommended in February by ...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US regionals at sharp end of labour pains
US regional carriers continue to struggle to attract enough pilots to fill their ranks, despite many of them implementing programmes aimed at attracting entry-level recruits, industry executives say.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Southwest Airlines chief executive Gary Kelly
Southwest Airlines chief executive Gary Kelly likes to call the airline a maverick. The world’s biggest low-cost carrier knows a thing or two about being just that. It stands alone as the only major US carrier that has not filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in its history – no ...
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Boeing ups forecast for Chinese demand for next jets
Boeing has raised its forecast for China’s demand for new commercial aircraft over the next 20 years to 6,810, making the country the first trillion dollar aviation market in its forecast.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: New narrowbodies' long-haul challenge to widebodies
Airlines appear to be increasingly interested in using new-generation narrowbodies to make thinner long-haul routes more economically viable.
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Airline shares 'undervalued': EasyJet chief
EasyJet chief executive Carolyn McCall believes airline shares are "undervalued at the moment" following reactions to the UK's Brexit vote.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: US network carriers diverge on Asia strategies
The varying strategies of US mainline carriers to Asia is a nice contrast to their convergence elsewhere, ranging from inflight amenities to the structure of their frequent flier programmes.
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La Compagnie chief defends choice of London Luton
All-premium carrier La Compagnie insists its choice of London Luton as its UK base of operations was not a poor strategic decision.
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Capital Airlines plans Melbourne and St Petersburg routes
Capital Airlines has applied to launch services to Melbourne and St Petersburg in the coming months.
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Emirates appoints ex-MAS chief Mueller to innovation role
Christoph Mueller is to join Emirates as chief digital and innovation officer.
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Emirates 777 crash inquiry details chaotic evacuation
Investigators have detailed the extraordinary evacuation of the crashed Emirates Boeing 777-300 at Dubai, disclosing that cabin crew had to cope with problems at all 10 exits.
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Tunisair orders A320neos after rejigging backlog
Tunisair has ordered five Airbus A320neo twinjets, the airframer’s latest backlog figures have disclosed.
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Emirates 777 long-landed before idle-power go-around
Investigators have disclosed that the Emirates Boeing 777-300 destroyed in an accident at Dubai was attempting a go-around after a long landing.