Networks – Page 622
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Ecuadorian carriers eye USA
Ecuadorian carriers Icaro and AeroGal are seeking rights to launch flights to the USA, made possible by the FAA's decision last year to upgrade Ecuador under its safety assessment programme.
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Qantas deal clears hurdles
The proposed takeover of Qantas Airways has taken a major step forward having cleared its two major obstacles with the Australian government.
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JetBlue's feeling blue...
JetBlue Airways, long a darling of Wall Street and a passenger favourite, is enmeshed in a series of problems that threaten its brand name and passenger reputation.
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Los Angeles fee fight
A group of 32 carriers are protesting against a plan by Los Angeles International Airport to finance expansion by increasing fees.
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Oman Air goes long-haul
Oman Air plans to re-enter the long-haul market, after shareholders approved a recapitalisation which will hand the Omani government a majority stake in the carrier.
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Malev sale could spur on CSA and LOT
The planned sale of Malev to a group of investors affiliated to Russia's AirUnion has rekindled hopes that the stalled airline privatisation process in Eastern Europe may spring back to life.
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Franchise option meets cool reception
The prospect of establishing franchise operations in the USA, which is part of the latest EU-US Open Skies package, has received a muted reaction from European carriers so far.
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TAP eyes more expansion
TAP Portugal is plotting further long-haul expansion, to be supported in part by new feed from future subsidiary Portugalia.
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Break in Open Skies
After years of trying, European and US negotiators appear to have forged a two-stage transatlantic Open Skies deal that despite heavy criticism will get the green light.
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A time for cautious optimism
Last year saw the financial health of European airlines improving, although for some restructuring and fuel costs put the brakes on a full recovery
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Performing under pressure
Traffic growth may have slowed in 2006, but nearly all major Asia-Pacific airlines are reporting improved earnings as demand remains robust, fuel prices ease off and restructuring efforts prove successful
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Industry snapshot
Market sentiment is generally optimistic, although there are warnings of overcapacity to come, writes Chris Tarry of CTAIRA. Analyses by Flight Insight