All Strategy news – Page 643
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2008 forecast: ADS-B rulemaking could create new funding model
The FAA is set to mandate an equipment buy that could cost airlines and operators up to $7.5bn by 2020 john croft
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2008 forecast: Safety standards in a minority of states will remain low
Safety and Security Waiting for change As far as safety is concerned, the worst offending states and airlines show no sign of improving, at least...
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Comment - What goes up...
The industry should be congratulated on a remarkable production ramp-up over the last four years which has seen output across the Airbus and Boeing airliner...
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First privately owned airline approved in Vietnam
First private carrier for Vietnam Vietnam's government has approved the establishment of the country's first privately owned carrier, setting an important...
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Emirates leads from the front
As Emirates outlines its expansion plans for Australia it is beginning to think about a future public offering Emirates is planning more aggressive...
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Korea set for LCC growth
Nicholas Ionides Singapore KAL steps up low cost plan Carrier brings forward launch of low-cost unit after Tiger reveals plans for Korean affiliate More...
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Asia in brief
Tiger and Qantas in handling spat The launch of Tiger Australia in late November was marred only by a baggage handling dispute at Alice Springs. Tiger...
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Cathay unravels Chinese puzzle
Cathay is starting to realise the benefits of its Dragonair purchase and is now eager to find new synergies with Air China Just over a year after completing...
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Battle commences over London Heathrow's third runway
Kerry Ezard London Third runway: let battle commence Proposals for a third runway at congested London Heathrow have been made public, but will...
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Etihad hopes for Indian breakthrough
Fast-growing Abu Dhabi-based carrier is hoping for breakthrough in UAE-India talks Greater access to more Indian cities, in addition to service to...
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Saudi market opens up further
Saudi Arabian Airlines is starting to face new competition on regional international routes as the country's two budget carriers look to expand outside the...
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Middle East in brief
M1 buys 19% stake in royal jordanian Royal Jordanian has generated JD164.5 million ($232 million) from its initial public offering. M1, which is controlled...
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WestJet in interlining talks
Talks by WestJet with Air France and Cathay Pacific are the latest signs that network airlines are willing to consider interlining with low-cost carriers. The...
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SkyTeam completes slot shuffle
Northwest has joined alliance partners Continental and Delta in revealing plans to serve London Heathrow Northwest Airlines and KLM are expanding their...
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Spin-off fever hits AMR
American has unveiled plans to sell Eagle as several US majors consider divestitures American Airlines parent AMR will sell off its massive regional...
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Americas in brief
Lynx launches Frontier Airlines in December finally won FAA approval to launch Lynx, its turboprop feeder unit. Lynx, which Frontier hoped to start...
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Asia in brief
In brief star gets air india Star Alliance in mid-December officially accepted Air India's application to join the grouping....
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Alitalia's long takeover journey
As the year came to a close, takeover bids for two of Europe's largest flag carriers reached important milestones After nearly a decade of stop-start...