All Strategy news – Page 197
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Air Arabia links with Etihad for new Abu Dhabi budget carrier
Etihad Airways' parent is aiming to tie up with fellow United Arab Emirates carrier Air Arabia to establish its own budget operator.
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ANALYSIS: UAE's airports dealing with a new challenge
Three or four years ago, the United Arab Emirates' rival hubs were dealing with the challenges of success. Dubai International (DXB) was straining at the seams, with government operator Dubai Airports mulling a rapid expansion plan for the new Al Maktoum airport to ease pressure on the world’s busiest international ...
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Malaysia Airlines narrowed 2018 loss amid headwinds
Malaysia Airlines reduced its pre-tax loss by 4% to MYR777 million ($185 million) in 2018 as it dealt with intense competition, pilot shortages and volatile fuel and currency movements.
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Outgoing Cathay chairman Slosar resigns from Air China board
Cathay Pacific’s outgoing chairman John Slosar has resigned from Air China’s board.
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Jetstar confirms November end for regional NZ routes
Jetstar will operate its last turboprop flight in New Zealand on 30 November, confirming its intention announced one month ago.
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Flybe to be rebranded as 'Virgin Connect'
Flybe will be renamed "Virgin Connect" next year to bring its brand in line with that of co-owner Virgin Atlantic.
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Airlines still feeling heat in European leisure market
The collapse of Thomas Cook, XL Airways France and Aigle Azur in the space of a month marks a further reminder of the pressures faced by European carriers operating in the leisure market.
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Transavia names Air France-KLM cargo head as new chief
Air France-KLM's budget carrier Transavia has named Marcel de Nooijer as its new chief executive, succeeding Mattijs ten Brink who departed the company at the end of September.
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Lufthansa cabin crew union plans strike on 20 October
German flight-attendant union UFO has called for industrial action at Lufthansa on 20 October and indicated potential further strikes across the group's German-based carriers.
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Condor prepares to reshape as it secures bridge funding
German carrier Condor is preparing restructuring initiatives as it emerges from the collapsed Thomas Cook Group, having been cleared by European regulators to receive a bridge loan to support its development.
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Air Changan applies to fly overseas
Chinese domestic carrier Air Changan has applied to the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) to operate international flights.
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Slovenian committee hears case for probing Adria sale
Slovenia's parliamentary finance committee has held an urgent session to discuss the adverse effects of Adria Airways' privatisation, following a highly-critical request from the left-wing Levica political party.
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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 Business
Air 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.