All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 91
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ROUTES: Abu Dhabi's Rotana grows domestic operations
While Etihad Airways has been making waves on the international stage, Abu Dhabi's new domestic operator Rotana Jet is ramping up its network after launching...
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NewsRidgway to quit Virgin Atlantic in the spring of 2013
Virgin Atlantic chief executive Steve Ridgway is to quit the airline next year after more than a decade at the helm of the UK operator. In a statement...
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ANALYSIS: Qantas-Emirates talks show changing thinking
While Emirates Airline has indicated its recently disclosed alliance talks with Oneworld carrier Qantas Airways will not cover a revenue accord, there remain...
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NewsCorrection: Lufthansa posts €20m first half loss
Lufthansa posted a second quarter group operating profit of €361 million ($444 million), nearly wiping out losses racked over the first quarter. The...
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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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Air France-KLM cuts 1Q operating loss, but charges hit net result
Air France-KLM cut its operating loss in the second quarter to €66 million ($81 million), though its net loss deepened on restructuring costs and fuel hedging...
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Ryanair 1Q profits slip to €99m
Irish budget carrier Ryanair posted net profits of €99 million ($122 million) for the first quarter, down €40 million on higher fuel costs. The airline...
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CLARIFIES: OLT Regional Express files for bankuptcy
(clarifies that OLT Express Poland is still operating normally) Polish airline OLT Regional Express has filed for bankruptcy after ceasing flights...
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IN FOCUS: Fuel burdens African airlines' advances
For African airlines still struggling to unlock the potential of the continent's fragmented aviation market, fuel has been a heavy burden. Sub-saharan Africa's...
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IN FOCUS: European carriers look for short cut through pain
Europe's carriers as a whole saw net profitability almost wiped out in 2011. This year has already witnessed high-profile airline casualties, and the Association...
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Vueling set for end of summer fleet decision
Spanish low-cost carrier Vueling expects to finalise its fleet renewal decision by the end of the summer. The Barcelona-based carrier is in the middle...
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ANALYSIS: Airlines hunker down in Spain
What with the collapse of one of its oldest carriers, industrial strife over one of its newest, the return to recession and airport charges on the rise,...
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IATA: 2012 forecast left unchanged at $3bn profit
IATA has left is global profit forecast for the year unchanged at collective industry profits of $3 billion. Disclosing its latest quarterly update...
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ANALYSIS: ETS row hangs heavy over European carriers
Speak to European network carrier chiefs and what is immediately apparent is a growing sense of frustration at the political stalemate, and consequent looming...
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IN FOCUS: Changing airport hub dynamics
After the collapse and the rebound in passenger traffic in 2009 and 2010, came the consolidation. Passenger traffic across the leading airports grew a little...
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Yields to lag behind fuel costs in FY2012/13: O'Leary
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary says he does not expect yields to continue rising fast enough to offset increased fuel costs, prompting the airline...
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NewsIN FOCUS: All change in the Spanish airline sector
Spanair's collapse and Iberia's efforts to overhaul short-haul operations at Madrid through Iberia Express, has sent shockwaves through Spain's airline market
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EasyJet still sees scope for lifestyle deals with pilots
EasyJet is still hopeful it may be able to strike lifestyle-benefit labour deals with some of its pilots in mainland Europe despite failing to agree such...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Low-cost carriers keep flexing the model
For the low-cost carrier segment, 2011 saw a further spread of the model. Double-digit growth continued, with passenger numbers at the 75 biggest carriers jumping by 11.6%. Revenues among 30 of the leading carriers increased by a quarter.
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IN FOCUS: Small steps on airline in-flight connectivity road
Connectivity in the cabin maybe on almost every airline's agenda, but its widespread adoption for passengers has been and remains a long road. Plenty...