All Strategy news – Page 394
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Virgin Atlantic cuts several routes to focus on transatlantic
Virgin Atlantic will withdraw routes to Cape Town, Mumbai, Tokyo and Vancouver as part of a strengthened emphasis on transatlantic flights – but hints that it could resume the axed services if a new runway is built at London Heathrow airport.
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DOT rejects part of Norwegian's application for US flights
The US Department of Transportation (DOT) has dismissed part of Norwegian Air International's (NAI) controversial application to begin flights to the USA, saying that it was not in the public interest to do so.
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Palma Holding closes final Ethiopian Q400 financing with EDC
Dubai-based operating lessor Palma Holding has closed financing on another new Bombardier Q400 delivery to Ethiopian Airlines through a Sharia-compliant structure with Export Development Canada.
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Khazanah underlines MAS’s cost, productivity disadvantages
Khazanah Nasional’s recovery plan for Malaysia Airlines reaffirms the country’s commitment to the ailing flag carrier, but highlights the carrier's cost and productivity disadvantages relative to its rivals.
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ANALYSIS: US cargo carriers face low yields amid trade jump
The US air cargo market continues to show signs of a turnaround, with US carriers reporting notable cargo volume gains in recent months and executives noting positive world economic trends.
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Icelandic volcanic ash alert status raised
Iceland's Meteorological Office has again raised its alert status indicating the risk of atmospheric contamination by volcanic ash as a result of increased seismic activity near the Bárðarbunga and Trölladyngja volcanoes in central Iceland, both on the northern edge of the Vatnajökul glacial region.
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Khazanah outlines MAS restructuring plan
Khazanah Nasional has released a 12-point restructuring plan aimed at bringing Malaysia Airlines (MAS) back from the brink of collapse and returning it to profitability.
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ANALYSIS: Capacity tweaks drive US domestic network changes
Tweaking routes to achieve the most efficient and profitable network is a never-ending task for airlines. Questions like whether or not to fly three-times a day between Chicago and Omaha on a Boeing 737 or six-times a day on a Bombardier CRJ200 are common.
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MAS reveals heavy loss after MH370 disappearance
Malaysian Airline System almost doubled pre-tax losses to MYR303 million ($96 million) during the second quarter, the period which included the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines flight MH370.
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Air France prepares to restructure short-haul operation
SkyTeam partner Air France is to present a short-haul network re-organisation strategy to staff by the end of October.
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Qantas ‘looking forward’ to firming 787-9 options
Qantas could soon exercise options for some Boeing 787-9s for delivery from 2017 if its international business rebounds to profitability in the coming years.
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PICTURE: Qatar shows off first A350 in full livery
Qatar Airways’ first Airbus A350-900 has broken cover with its full livery, although the aircraft has yet to have its powerplants installed.
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Ryanair rolls out new product aimed at business market
Irish budget carrier Ryanair has launched a new "Business Plus" product aimed at corporate travellers.
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Air NZ to grow Asia capacity
Air New Zealand (Air NZ) will increase its network capacity by 6% during the 2015 fiscal year, with a large amount of that destined for the growing Asia market.
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American sees single operating certificate in Q2 2015
American Airlines chief operating officer Robert Isom anticipates receiving approval for a single operating certificate in the second quarter of 2015, as the carrier’s integration with US Airways continues to move forward.
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United launches streaming entertainment on Airbus fleet
United Airlines has enabled in-flight streaming entertainment on the majority of its Airbus A320-family fleet, as it works towards offering entertainment on all of its mainline aircraft by the end of 2015.
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GE to outfit 777X engines with new composite fan blades
General Electric has redesigned the engines that will power the Boeing 777X to have thinner and stronger blades than any GE engine in service, and to power the aircraft more efficiently with fewer of them.
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ANALYSIS: A350 to remake TAP's maintenance strategy
TAP Portugal’s planned introduction of the Airbus A350 in 2017 will have a major impact on the future direction of the airline’s MRO division.
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ANALYSIS: Latin LCCs diverge on cross-border strategies
Latin America’s seven low-cost carriers are spreading their wings, but each is following its own strategy with little in common with the others.
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ANALYSIS: German airline market shifts to low-cost travel
Germany’s airline business is changing with growing competition from budget operators