All Strategy news – Page 446
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Air China to launch carrier in Inner Mongolia
The Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) has approved Air China's application to set up a subsidiary carrier based in Inner Mongolia. The...
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Spirit to scale back network growth in 2013
Low-cost carrier Spirit Airlines expects to slow network expansion in 2013 following the launch of dozens of new routes this year. The airline's chief...
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IN FOCUS: Asian carriers jockey for position
Last year further underlined the profitability of the fast-growing Asia-Pacific airline sector. At a net and operating level, Asian carriers in the top 150...
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IN FOCUS: North American carriers keep cost and capacity grip
Since moving back into the black in 2010, the sustained profitability of North American carriers has been one of the brightest spots for the airline industry. Amid...
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Interview
Working Week: Brent Christner
Brent Christner is director of structural and mechanical engineering at Eclipse Aerospace, the Albuquerque-based company which manufactures the latest version...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Heathrow proves a poisoned chalice for UK government
The UK is proud of London Heathrow's position as the world's busiest international airport but for the coalition government currently in power, it is turning...
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IN FOCUS: Mobile, data-sharing and collaboration key themes at SITA summit
Mobile commerce, rising customer expectations and sharing "big data" across the industry were key themes at this year's SITA Air Transport IT Summit, held...
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NewsIsland Air shows off new livery as Hawaiian competition heats up
Hawaii-based Island Air has revealed a new livery to adorn a new fleet of 50- and 70-seat turboprops schedule to enter service next month, but its growth...
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NewsEthiopian Airlines orders additional Boeing 777-200LR
Ethiopian Airlines has ordered an additional Boeing 777-200LR aircraft, a deal worth $276 million at list prices. The order will add to the airline's...
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NewsUS Airways offer for American not good "forever": Parker
A US Airways offer to merge with American Airlines is not guaranteed forever, says US Airways chief executive Doug Parker today during a speech at the National...
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Aer Lingus claims Ryanair bid is not 'credible'
Aer Lingus has recommended its shareholders reject Ryanair's takeover bid, claiming the offer of €1.30 per share "fundamentally undervalues" the flag carrier. In...
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NewsHawaiian to launch new regional subsidiary
Hawaiian Holdings has signed a letter of intent (LOI) to acquire turboprop aircraft from an unnamed supplier as part of plans to set up a new regional subsidiary...
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Foreign carriers move fast to absorb Pluna's market gap
Latin American airlines are capitalising on the sudden grounding in late June of Montevideo-based Pluna, which transported a significant amount of connecting...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Cathay A350-1000 deal redraws big-twin battle lines
Cathay Pacific has redrawn the battle lines of the transatlantic 'big twin' rivalry, giving the stagnated Airbus A350-1000 programme a long-awaited confidence...
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NewsFARNBOROUGH: How volcanic ash detection won EasyJet manager our Aviator of the Year Award
In April 2010, when an eruption by an Icelandic volcano grounded European aviation for a week, two people formed a unique partnership. EasyJet's head of...
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Saudi’s GACA shortlists 7 operators for domestic licence
Saudi civil aviation authority GACA has shortlisted seven of the 14 companies that submitted bids to operate domestic air services in the kingdom, state-run...
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United announces slew of new international and domestic routes
United Airlines has announced nine new routes from its hubs at Chicago O'Hare, Denver, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Washington Dulles airports that will...
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FARNBOROUGH: Cathay restores confidence in A350-1000
Cathay Pacific has given the Airbus A350-1000 programme a long-awaited confidence vote with its order for 26 of the type, 10 of which are new business. Airbus...
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FARNBOROUGH: AirBaltic set for 2015 delivery for first CS300
AirBaltic is scheduled to take delivery of the first of up to 20 Bombardier CS300s in the first quarter of 2015 under an agreement announced during the Farnborough...
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ANA applies antitrust immunity to add Swiss, Austrian in JV with Lufthansa
All Nippon Airways (ANA) has filed an antitrust immunity application with Japan's Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT) to add Swiss...