All Networks articles – Page 605
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Simulator practice makes perfect
Since 2005, Cambridge-based Virtual Aviation has provided one-to-one simulator training for commercial pilots aiming to secure their first airline position. Working Week talks to one of its instructors, Martyn Apperly
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Kingfisher parent looks to sell stake
India's United Breweries is looking to sell a minority stake in its fast-growing but loss-making aviation business to raise...
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Traffic growth slows
Traffic across the globe grew at a slower pace year-over-year in the first half of 2007, with the Middle East the only region managing to register double-digit growth
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Frontier lures former executive to replace Potter
Menke returns to Frontier Frontier Airlines has lured back Sean Menke, its former chief operating officer, to succeed Jeff Potter as chief executive...
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Clickair, Vueling and Spanair struggle in Spain
Intense competition is starting to take its toll on Spanish low-cost carriers. Vueling unveiled plans to slow down its...
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Ecuadorian carriers challenge LanEcuador's nationality
Ecuadorian airlines have launched a campaign against LanEcuador challenging the carrier's nationality. In separate proceedings...
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European news in brief
Belfast base for Aer Lingus Aer Lingus has unveiled plans to open a new base in Belfast this winter with eight routes. But in a move which has prompted...
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USA-Mexico: border incursions
US carriers have been swarming south to Mexico in the past couple of years. This challenge, added to competitive pressures at home from low-cost players,...
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Biman restructures in changing Bangladeshi market
Major change has come to Bangladesh's aviation market with the launch of a new privately owned operator and the start of a major restructuring at troubled...
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Americas news in brief
Northwest resolves dispute Northwest Airlines and its pilots union signed a pact in early August to reduce the absenteeism that had forced the carrier...
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Latin America news in brief
Bolivia plans new flag carrier Bolivia's decision to launch a state-owned airline could cut short the re-launch plans of grounded LAB. US firm Swiss...
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Virgin America launches
Virgin America finally took the skies from its San Francisco base in early August, more than three years after affiliates...
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Low-cost alliances: never say never
Low-cost carriers are starting to warm to the idea of codeshares just as their technology providers are making it easier for them to link with others For...
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Alliances: the new leaders?
The influence of the three alliances is greater than commonly recognised, says Geoffrey Weston, senior vice-president of Seabury Group and former vice-president...
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Saving Alitalia
If Alitalia is to have a chance of survival, the Italian government must learn lessons from its past mistakes and accept that some harsh commercial decisions...
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Texas Pacific, Northwest and AirTran pursue Midwest
Midwest Airlines , pursued by hostile suitor AirTran for over a year, has found shelter in the arms of private equity...
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Spirit asks airports for service proposals
Spirit Airlines is seeking detailed proposals from cities that want its low-fare service. The airline say it will use the...
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BAA airport ownership break-up looks likely
A possible break-up of the UK airports controlled by BAA moved a step closer when competition...