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The long hello
The introduction of the A340-500/600 was Airbus’s last dry run before next year’s A380 debut. Five airlines tell us about their experiences – not all plain-sailing
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Air Canada’s capital plan
Jetsgo’s collapse has eased the way for Air Canada’s parent company to raise C$720 million ($590 million) in the capital markets as the first of several steps aimed at strengthening its finances.
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China and India agree liberal bilateral
The world’s two most populous nations, China and India, have signed a more liberal air services agreement that they hope will lead to a substantial increase in flights.
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Patrick wrests control of Virgin Blue
Australia’s Patrick Corporation has successfully completed its attempt to take control of Virgin Blue.
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Air France-KLM pays off
Air France-KLM’s cautious approach to integration appears to be paying off, with the cost benefits from the groups’ international sales efforts producing results faster than forecast.
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Belgian carriers finally tie the knot
SN Brussels Airlines and Virgin Express now have a common owner, but the two carriers will still operate as separate brands.
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Decision time at Aer Lingus
Despite a third consecutive year of rising operating profits, the future for Ireland’s Aer Lingus remains cloudy.
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The pain of leaving the legacy behind
Despite some positive revenue trends, the US majors continue to struggle with a cash crunch possibly coming as the year draws to a close.
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Foreign low-cost operators restricted
As liberalisation continues to sweep across much of Asia, the ugly hand of protectionism has crept in over Indonesia, with the government there restricting foreign low-cost airlines from serving four key cities.
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India’s promise
Over the past few months India has embarked on a remarkably swift liberalisation effort, allowing new competition at home and striking a series of impressively liberal air accords abroad. Could this mark the long-promised opening up of Indian air transport?
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Reforming the model
IATA’s director for industry charges and taxation, Jeff Poole, wants to see the airline industry break out of its annual cycle of conflict with airports and air navigation service providers and agree longer-term pricing structures