Networks – Page 184
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: The role of foreign investment in Chinese airlines
Overseas funding in Chinese airlines has not matched that in the general economy and has been almost non-existent since 2002.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Southwest's route game in Atlanta
Southwest Airlines' purchase of AirTran Airways in 2011 gave it access to the biggest market in the southeast - and one of the biggest gaps in its extensive...
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News
Qatar Airways deploys first 787 on Dubai route
Qatar Airways has started operating its newly received Boeing 787 on commercial routes, deploying the aircraft on four daily services from Doha to Dubai. The...
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Xiamen Airlines joins SkyTeam alliance
China's Xiamen Airlines has become the 19th member of the SkyTeam alliance. The airline is also the fourth member from China to join the alliance. The...
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Cathay eyes new European and North American points with A350-900
Cathay Pacific believes that the superior "economics" of the Airbus A350-900 will allow the airline to open up more than a dozen new points in Europe and...
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NewsCathay mulls low-cost venture as Jetstar Hong Kong's approval looms
Cathay Pacific believes that there must be "fair and reciprocal" opportunities for all airlines when an application from a proposed Hong Kong-based low-cost...
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IN FOCUS: The MRO landscape in North America continues to evolve
With specialist maintenance units closing and relatively slow demand growth predicted for North America, many airlines are starting to reassess their MRO...
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IN FOCUS: Airports look to IT to help share the loads
There's a quiet mindset change under way in airport IT departments. It is a fresh, customer-focused approach to enabling and integrating business for their...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots set to soar
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched to the limit, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots
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IN FOCUS: How LAX is positioning for future growth
As Tolstoy might have observed, modern airports are all alike, but legacy airports have their own legacies to overcome. London Heathrow's troubles...
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NewsEasyJet edges closer to new aircraft order
Low-cost carrier EasyJet is continuing its evaluations of new products from Airbus, Boeing and Bombardier as it advances towards a sizeable order for delivery...
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Vietnam International Bank to finance Vietnam Airlines A321
Vietnam International Bank has agreed to finance one Airbus A321 bought by Vietnam Airlines, marking its first foray into the aircraft financing market. The...
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Singapore Airlines, Virgin Australia expand codeshare deal
Singapore Airlines has expanded its codeshare deal with Virgin Australia to cover destinations in Australia, Asia and Europe. The codeshare agreement...
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NewsUnited pilot agreement allows for up to 255 large RJs
The tentative agreement between United Airlines and the Air Line Pilots Association (ALPA) would allow for an increase in the number of large regional aircraft...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Pilot's guide to surviving an inflight upset
LOSS OF control may not be the most frequently occurring type of accident, but when it does occur the outcome is usually catastrophic. Global airline...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Global demand for pilots is set to grow
With the world's fleet predicted to double by 2030 and productivity levels stretched, the industry desperately needs to recruit new pilots, warns an expert...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Multicrew pilot licence numbers grow as it approaches proof of concept
With ICAO set to give its verdict on the multicrew pilot licence next year, a champion of the qualification has restated the case for a competency-based training culture...
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Virgin Atlantic secures IAG's 12 Heathrow remedy slots
Virgin Atlantic has secured all 12 of the remedy slots being released by International Airlines Group (IAG) at London Heathrow airport, though its original...
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SAS close to union agreement as talks continue
SAS Group has signed new agreements with seven of the eight unions with which it has been negotiating to secure the conditions to implement a crucial new...
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NewsALTA: Aerolineas considering A350 or 787 order
Aerolineas Argentinas is in preliminary talks with Airbus and Boeing regarding an order for the A350-900 or 787-9, say executives. The Buenos Aires-based...