All articles by Graham Dunn – Page 97
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SkyTeam members could top 20 by 2012: chairman
SkyTeam expects its recent recruitment drive to continue into next year and believes the alliance could reach 20 or more members come 2012. The alliance...
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WAF 2010: Cost control puts airlines in position to exploit upturn
For an industry where even the good news seems more often than not to be couched with concerns, chief executive of aircraft lessor BOC Aviation, Robert Martin, had a bright message for the aviation sector. Speaking during a wide-ranging opening panel debate on the state of the industry during the ...
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Joint venture fever catches hold
Oneworld transatlantic joint venture finally begins as Air Canada and United unveil transborder plans, writes Graham Dunn in London
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No turning back for Middle East
Under fire Middle East carriers defiant on expansion and see region supporting continued scope for growth, writes Graham...
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Low-cost carriers: an evolving story
The battleground among low-cost carriers has never been so stretched. Where once it was easy to split the market into either low-cost or network carrier camps, the lines have long since been blurred. Now even among the low-cost carriers themselves, the proposition can differ widely
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Middle East carriers plot low-cost expansion
Efforts to develop the low-cost carrier market in the Middle East continue with two of the region’s players, UAE carriers Air Arabia and FlyDubai, mapping further growth.
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Fourteen years in the making, oneworld partners British Airways and American Airlines today formally unveiled their long-sought transatlantic joint venture in London. The co-operation began at the start of the month and is part of a three-way business joint venture also including BA’s European merger partner Iberia.
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ROUTES: Berlin to open the gate to Routes for 2011
This time next year, delegates will be descending on Berlin for the annual World Route Development Forum, and the German city is itself continuing preparations for the landmark opening of the new Airport Berlin Brandenburg International (BBI) which will finally unify its airport system.
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ROUTES: Gatwick enjoys new lease of life
Under new ownership, London's "middle child' airport is breaking out on its own
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ROUTES: Sochi notches first Winter Games milestone
A new terminal at Sochi International Airport was officially opened last Thursday (16 September), completing the first milestone in a programme to prepare the airport for the Olympic Winter Games to be held in the Russian resort city in four years time.
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ROUTES: Budapest airport targets more oneworld carriers
Budapest airport is hoping to secure more long-haul routes to help boost transfer traffic at the airport, and in particular sees untapped potential among Hungarian carrier Malev's oneworld partners.
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ROUTES: Routes 2010 turns up the gauge
Routes turns up the gauge While this year's World Route Development Forum in Vancouver is roughly on a par in size with the Beijing meeting 12 months...
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2010 first half traffic: Glass half full or half empty?
After the slump in 2009, the first six months of this year have seen resurging traffic for some and a slow grind for others. But rising load factors are common to most as airlines keep capacity tight in the bid to rebuild yields
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Farnborough orders give industry shot in the arm
As a barometer for the health of the airline industry, this year's Farnborough Air Show provided a further welcome shot in the arm. Hot on the heels of fast-improving...
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Air Berlin takes next step with oneworld move
German carrier Air Berlin's move to become the 14th member of oneworld signals new ground for the airline, the grouping and alliances in general. Air...
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FARNBOROUGH: Flexible Flybe puts faith in Embraer
Flybe chief executive Jim French believes the UK regional carrier's new deal for up to 140 Embraer aircraft gives it the flexibility to adapt however the market and economy develops.
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FARNBOROUGH: Royal Jordanian orders three more 787s
Royal Jordanian orders three 787-8s Royal Jordanian Airlines has placed a follow-on order for three Boeing 787-8s, completing a long-haul fleet renewal.