All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 88
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NewsDUBAI: Qatar orders up to 13 A330-200 freighters
Qatar Airways is ordering up to 13 Airbus A330-200 freighters.
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Airports IT spend to rise again in 2013
Airports increased their total spend on information technology to nearly 5% of revenues in 2012, this year's Airport IT Trends Survey shows.
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NewsIAG lifts third quarter operating profits to €690 million
British Airways and Iberia parent IAG has posted improved operating profits of €690 million ($930 million) for the third quarter before exceptional items, compared with €270 million at the same stage last year.
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ANALYSIS: Oneworld breaks the alliance mould with Qatar
While the arrival of Qatar Airways brings a relatively small 21 new destinations in five countries to the Oneworld network, the significance and symbolism of the addition of the airline to the global alliance stretches far wider.
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NewsQatar Airways formally joins Oneworld
Qatar Airways has today formally joined Oneworld, becoming the first of the major Gulf carriers to join one of the global alliances.
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ANALYSIS: European strugglers battle for fresh start
Two of Europe's most battle-weary carriers are hoping to have again found a way through to safety after finding themselves back in the wars again.
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ROUTES: Edelweiss details Las Vegas launch plans
Swiss leisure carrier Edelweiss has detailed its plans to launch twice-weekly flights from Zurich to Las Vegas' McCarran International airport in the spring.
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ROUTES: Las Vegas targets lift in international flights
Las Vegas tourism officials are targeting a 10% lift in air services to the city over the next year and a half as a result of showcasing the destination at World Routes this week.
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ROUTES: Strong turn-out expected for US debut
More than 500 airline delegates from 300 carriers will be in Las Vegas for this week’s event as World Routes lands in the USA for the first time.
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Abu Dhabi passenger numbers up a fifth in August
Passenger numbers at Etihad's hub of Abu Dhabi International airport grew nearly a fifth in August over the same month last year to 1.54 million.
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Norwegian takes one of its 787s out of service
Low-cost carrier Norwegian is wet-leasing an Airbus A340 after deciding to take its second Boeing 787 out of service amid continued operational difficulties.
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ANALYSIS: Airline profits stumble on route to higher returns
IATA expects the upturn of the business cycle and slightly lower oil prices to help fuel improved profits for airlines in 2014, even if its sees slower progress this year than it first envisaged.
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ANALYSIS: Airlines keep hold on profits in 2012
Industry profitability remained roughly unchecked in 2012 despite the tough economic climate for many this year's Airline Business World Annual Rankings...
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Kardassis quits as CEO of India's Jet Airways
Chief executive of Jet Airways, Nikos Kardassis, has resigned as head of the Indian carrier with immediate effect. In a brief stock market statement,...
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ANALYSIS: IATA sees airline actions driving improved returns
If the mood was not exactly jubilant in Cape Town, there was certainly a feeling that for all the economic challenges thrown their way, airlines are faring...
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IATA: Association seeks regulatory restraint
One of the key messages from IATA at this year's AGM in Cape Town is a call for governments to show restraint in regulating the aviation sector, as the association...
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NewsINTERACTIVE: A countdown of the biggest low-cost carriers in 2012
Budget carrier Ryanair’s improved performance in its 2012/13 financial year makes it the leading operator in the segment by net profit over the last year.
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Etihad buys Abu Dhabi airport handling units
Gulf carrier Etihad Airways has finalised deals to acquire three airports services company as it Abu Dhabi airport hub which it plans to wrap into its own...
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Qatar Airways eyes Chicago cargo service via Milan
Italian regulators are considering a route request from Qatar Airways to operate a cargo service linking Doha with Chicago via Milan. The Italian CAA,...
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ANALYSIS: How Etihad's partner strategy is shaping its network
As if it needed any underlining, the last month has seen Etihad illustrate the breadth of its partnership strategy.