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Fortune teller needed
The airline industry faces an uncertain time as it battles with the frustration of not knowing how long the current downturn will be, or how hard it will bite. This makes it incredibly difficult to set budgets and decide on strategies for the coming year
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Down with Open Skies
There has never been a worse time for the USA to consider the liberalisation measures required to further progress European Union-US Open Skies, argues Edward...
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No region spared from the downturn
No region is immune from the global slowdown, writes Chris Tarry. Analysis from Antonio Panariello of Flight Insight
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Airlines realise the benefits of mobile connectivity
Airlines are making new connections with mobile phone-equipped passengers as they begin to realise that mobile connectivity can help improve customer service, cut costs and increase revenues
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Airlines look for new ways to reduce maintenance costs
Airlines are on the lookout for cost savings in every area, and maintenance is no exception. But are there any options left to further reduce these costs?
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MRO providers shift their priorities
As margins become ever tighter, maintenance, repair and overhaul providers are prioritising the most profitable areas of the business
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Noble aspirations
Airways New Zealand, Air New Zealand and the US Federal Aviation Administration have performed what they believe is the 'perfect flight' in terms of environmental considerations. But what is their ideal?
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ATR looking for revenge
Airframer aims to take advantage of high fuel price to forge new image on the continent
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Business: Good Week - Bad Week
SPIRIT AEROSYSTEMS The Wichita, Kansas-based company has significant new business. Mitsubishi contracted it to design and manufacture the engine pylons for...
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NATS' new Barco software promises smoother arrivals at London Heathrow and Gatwick
UK air navigation service provider NATS says a new air traffic management tool will shorten holding times and optimise aircraft sequencing for aircraft flying...
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Russia formally establishes AirUnion successor carrier
Aeroflot may at last have a genuine rival carrier following the creation earlier this week by Moscow's city government and state-guided corporation Russian...
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Karthago to be Nouvelair subsidiary under Tunisian tie-up
Merger of the private Tunisian carriers Nouvelair and Karthago Airlines will take the form of a share exchange, resulting in Karthago's becoming a wholly...
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IAM strike hits Vought hard, 787 operations significantly scaled back
Vought today announced significantly scaling back operations at several of its assembly facilities due to the ongoing IAM strikes at Boeing and one of its...
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Boeing delays force Emirates to scale back new US markets
Delays in aircraft deliveries have not only forced Emirates to pushback start dates for two new California destinations, but have also constrained the number...
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United next in line for transpacific emissions trial
United Airlines' "fuel-optimised" flight for the Asia and South Pacific Initiative to Reduce Emissions (Aspire) will depart from Sydney for San Francisco...
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Boeing confirms strike could cause further 787 delays
Boeing last week confirmed that the long-running strike by its machinists will cause an even longer schedule delay for the 787 than previously acknowledged,...
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NewsHK Airlines retrenches some 737 pilots as it prepares for A330s
Hong Kong Airlines has retrenched some pilots and flight attendants and unveiled a plan to focus on medium-haul services using widebodies and let sister...
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Airbus, Barclays play key roles in US Airways' latest financing
Airbus, Barclays Bank and Republic Airways Holdings are among "several" strategic partners contributing to the nearly $1 billion in financing and near-term...