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PICTURE: Air Malta unveils new livery
Air Malta has unveiled its new livery after today detailing its new corporate vision and brand strategy today. "With our new brand strategy and identity,...
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IN FOCUS: 2012 airline safety starts well
Fatal airline crashes hit a decade low in 2012's first half
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IN FOCUS: Europe attempts to balance accident investigation with judicial imperatives
new rule 'balances safety and accountability' In the past two years, the EU has altered its laws concerning air accident investigation to help achieve...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: AirAsia hots up battle for Indonesia
When news broke that Malaysia low-cost carrier AirAsia has signed an agreement to acquire Indonesia's Batavia Air, it took many - including the country's...
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Airline alliances move into position in Latin America
Even as the newly merged LATAM Airlines deliberates over its choice of airline alliance, the path seems to lead to the region's two major airline groups competing head-to-head in Oneworld and Star Alliance.
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AirAsia and partner acquire Batavia Air
Low-cost carrier AirAsia, together with a partner firm, has inked an agreement to fully acquire Indonesian carrier Batavia Air, in a move that will allow...
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ANALYSIS: Should airlines hedge their bets on fuel?
Volatile oil prices bring into focus airline strategies for protecting themselves from spiralling fuel costs and whether they can avoid taking too much of a gamble.
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IN FOCUS: Middle East revenue rise hit by fuel costs
A strong rise in revenues among the Middle East carriers, led by Emirates, was more than offset by the impact of high fuel prices, which saw overall net...
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IN FOCUS: Mergers shift Latin American airline landscape
When in June the merger between LAN Group and Brazilian operator TAM was finally completed, it created the largest airline group in fast-growing Latin America. LATAM...
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EasyJet dismisses positive impact of Olympics
With just days to go before the start of the London 2012 Olympics, EasyJet has played down any positive impact from the games on its passenger numbers. In...
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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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IN 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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Island 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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Ethiopian 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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US 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...