All Strategy news – Page 498
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New hangars in prospect as Emirates scales up
What does it take to keep Emirates' rapidly growing fleet in the air? The airline's engineering arm is expanding to cope
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Merged Iberia could outsource short-haul operations
Iberia has warned that its pilots must agree to the restructuring of its loss-making short-haul operations this year or risk that the business will be contracted out to third-party airlines.
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ANZ acquires 14.9% stake in Virgin Blue for A$145m
Air New Zealand (ANZ) says it has acquired a 14.9% stake in Virgin Blue for A$145 million ($143 million), following yesterday's announcement that it has...
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American becomes first US carrier for 777-300ERs
American Airlines plans to use its new Boeing 777-300ERs to grow operations in slot-constrained airports and serve new long-haul markets.
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ANZ acquires “substantial shareholding” of Virgin Blue
Air New Zealand has acquired a "substantial shareholding" of Virgin Blue, though it has no plans to make a takeover bid for the Australian carrier. "Air...
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LAN and TAM expect to complete merger in six to nine months
LAN and TAM have pushed back the anticipated completion date of their merger transaction until the third quarter or early fourth quarter this year.
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American, United join in suit to halt expansion at Chicago’s O’Hare
American Airlines has joined with rival United Airlines in a suit against the City of Chicago to block expansion of O'Hare International Airport that could...
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Superjet International hopes Interjet order will boost Western sales
Superjet International is confident that anticipated European certification for the Sukhoi Superjet 100 in the first half of this year will ignite the touch paper for several orders from Western carriers, despite the apparent loss of ItAli Airlines.
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Vision plans major expansion, Northwest Florida base
US carrier Vision Airlines is planning a major expansion of its scheduled operation with a new base at Northwest Florida Regional Airport.
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EasyJet looks to calmer waters
After an easing in tensions with vocal founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou, UK budget carrier is steadily setting future course
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ANA, United, Continental JV to commence on 1 April
The joint venture between All Nippon Airways, United Airlines, and Continental Airlines will commence on 1 April.
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Flight 1549: Japan salute spurs Carolina gain
The Airbus A320 that ditched in the Hudson river in 2009 is to become an aviation icon in Charlotte in a museum display that will focus on the advances made in international airline safety
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New CFO completes Virgin Blue revamp
Sankar Narayan's appointment as Virgin Blue's new chief financial officer completes a make-over in the airline group's senior management team
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Accident reports published in the last six months of 2010
Below are brief synopses of accident reports published in the last six months of 2010. For those published in the first half of the year, see the report in Flight International, 3-9 August 2010.
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Colombian shake-up picks up pace
LAN's purchase of Aires and the launch of a new low-cost carrier are set to alter the country's competitive landscape again
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Airbus expecting busy year for A380 order talks
With agreements from two new customers in as many months, airframer expects busy year ahead for more order talks Airbus is confident that the recent...
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Global airline accident and safety review for 2010
After decades of constant improvement, the industry's safety record has frustratingly levelled off. What can be done to lift it again?
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Jetstar Asia to serve Singapore-Hangzhou
Jetstar Asia plans to begin Singapore-Hangzhou services in mid-March.
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Oil has airlines over barrels
Rising fuel prices are hitting carriers hard, but passengers will not stand increases