All Strategy news – Page 715
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IATA ups air transport loss forecast for 2006 to $3bn from $2.2bn
IATA has increased its forecast for industry losses this year to $3 billion from $2.2 billion but sharply reduced last year’s loss estimate.
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British Airways to phase out former British Caledonian Airbus A320 fleet
British Airways is to phase out its ageing fleet of CFM International CFM56-powered Airbus A320s, with the first aircraft to leave the fleet at the end of year.
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Atlas axes plan for full merger of its Atlas Air and Polar Cargo subsidiaries
Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings has reversed plans for completing a full operational merger between its Atlas Air and Polar Air Cargo subsidiaries after opting to retain separate certificates for the two carriers.
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Continental Airlines' request for turboprop proposals signals reverse of regional jet trend
There were the strongest signs yet of a revival of the turboprop in the USA at the Regional Airline Association’s (RAA) annual conference in Dallas, Texas last week, when it emerged that Continental Airlines has issued a request for proposals (RFP) for 24 new 70-seat turboprops.
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Airbus set to pick Tianjin for A320 family Chinese assembly line
Better access, less bureaucracy and availability of labour seal city’s selection
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Eurocontrol: Lack of 'just culture' leads to poor incident reporting, jeopardising aviation safety
Eurocontrol bemoans reluctance of staff to report lapses
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Stretched Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 turboprop plan gains interest from US regional carriers
With interest growing in a stretched version of the Bombardier Dash 8 Q400 from US regional operators, the Canadian manufacturer is trying to assess “the incremental size” increase required to meet airlines’ needs.
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Interview
The Flight Interview: Gulf Air CEO James Hogan - revival of the sickest
Once the ‘poor relation’ among the region’s booming airlines, Gulf Air’s chief executive is finally restoring its fortunes
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Lufthansa warns of 'little benefit' of aviation emissions trading and €1.5 billion potential cost
The inclusion of air transport in the European Union carbon emissions trading scheme (ETS) woudl have limited benefit and could cost the industry as much as €1.5 billion per year, Lufthansa has warned.
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Demand curve
The main action on the Atlantic this summer is being generated by Continental and Delta Air Lines as carriers see healthy advance bookings and strengthening yields
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Airports: The campaign trail
Airlines believe their long fight to gain leverage over airport charges could bear fruit in Europe, but elsewhere the mood is less optimistic