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Qantas must show consumer benefits of Alliance takeover: chief
Qantas must convince Australian regulators of the consumer benefits that would accrue from its planned takeover of Alliance Airlines if it is to be successful, chief executive Alan Joyce has acknowledged.
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OPINION: The war for talent in aerospace
The aerospace industry prides itself on being a fraternity of smart, passionate people pushing the frontiers of progress. But the bitter legal feud between Bombardier and Mitsubishi Aircraft has laid bare the rough and tumble of industry hiring practices.
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Emirates and China Southern enter codeshare pact
Emirates Airline and China Southern Airlines signed a memorandum of understanding to begin codesharing on 18 routes in China, the Middle East and Africa.
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Airline BusinessANALYSIS: Qantas blindsides Virgin with Alliance raid
Qantas has potentially snookered rival Virgin Australia with a raid on the share register of one of its key allies, Alliance Airlines.
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Virgin Australia concerned by Qantas move on Alliance Airlines
Virgin Australia has raised concerns that Qantas’s acquisition of a 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines and its desire to take control of the independent carrier could impact competition in the Australian market.
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Malindo gets slot blocked from adding more KL-Singapore flights
Malindo Air's chief executive believes that Changi Airport Group is protecting Singaporean carriers by blocking Malaysian carriers seeking additional slots to operate more Kuala Lumpur-Singapore flights.
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Garuda Indonesia considering switch to 737 Max 10
Garuda Indonesia is considering a switch of part of its order for Boeing 737 Max 8s to the larger Max 10 variant.
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Qantas takes 19.9% stake in Alliance Airlines, eyes control
Qantas has signalled that it intends to take a majority stake Alliance Airlines, having acquired a 19.9% stake in the Brisbane-headquartered operator.
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Airline BusinessMalindo Air looks to punch above its weight
Just over five years since starting operations, Malindo Air is preparing a growth phase to better compete against its more established and larger competitors in Malaysia.
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PICTURE: Air Premia picks 787-9 for fleet
South Korean startup carrier Air Premia has selected the Boeing 787-9 to form the basis of its fleet, with deliveries to start in 2020.
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AirAsia ups claim against Malaysia Airports by MYR80 million
AirAsia and AirAsia X have increased their claim against Malaysia Airports Holdings (MAHB) by around MYR80 million ($19.5 million), as it presses for mediation with the airport operator.
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Manila nears formal commitment for 16 S-70is
Manila is on the verge of placing an order for 16 Sikorsky S-70i Black Hawk helicopters equipped for combat utility missions.
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Cebu Pacific to double widebody fleet; issues RFI
Cebu Pacific is looking to order up to 16 new widebody aircraft, and has requested for Airbus and Boeing to provide more information about its A330neo and 787.
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IndiGo to open new MRO base at Bengaluru airport
The parent company of Indian low-cost carrier IndiGo will build its second MRO base at Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru.
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FAA on verge of awarding Vietnam category 1 status: report
The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) could grant Vietnam catetory 1 status in the coming weeks, setting the stage for direct services between the two countries.
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Cebu Pacific to add 12 aircraft in 2019
Cebu Pacific will add 12 new aircraft to its fleet this year, as it enters the next stage of expansion with the delivery of the re-engined Airbus A320 family aircraft.
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Airspace agreement set to open up more Tokyo Haneda slots
A tentative agreement to allow civilian aircraft through US-controlled airspace around Tokyo could allow for more slots to be opened up at Haneda International airport.
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Hainan Airlines warns of potential CNY500m net loss for 2018
Hainan Airlines has warned that it may report a net loss of up to CNY500 million ($74.5 million) for for the 2018 full-year as a result of higher fuel prices, currency movements and losses from asset disposals.
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Air Vanuatu starting Melbourne service
Air Vanuatu plans to start a Port Vila-Melbourne service on 17 June.
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Garuda considers majority stake in Sriwijaya Air
Garuda Indonesia is studying its options about a 51% stake in Sriwijaya Air through low-cost unit Citilink.