News from FlightGlobal – Page 1503
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When East meets West: new regional jet manufacturers target Western market
The emergence of new regional jet manufacturers is giving regional carriers more choices than ever before. But can the manufacturers overcome resistance...
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The margin myth: What is the best way to measure airline profitability?
Just what is the best way to measure low-cost airline profits? The measure that counts is relative "Total Shareholder Return" - and relative not just to...
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PAL seeks foreign investors
PAL hunts for foreign investors Fresh from its emergence from receivership after more than nine years of protection from creditors, Philippine...
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Vietnam Airlines expanding amid competition
Nicholas Ionides Singapore Rapid growth for Vietnam Vietnam Airlines is doubling its fleet as it prepares for partial privatisation
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Taiwan's TransAsia to set up JVs in other markets
TransAsia looks beyond Taiwan Taiwan's airlines are continuing to lose domestic customers to new high-speed rail services, forcing them to look elsewhere...
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Air China/Cathay fail in bid for China Eastern
Nicholas Ionides Singapore Scrum for China Eastern Air China-Cathay Pacific attempt to outmanoeuvre SIA and buy China Eastern fails A bold...
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SIA to offer private cabins on A380
"Suites" class provides unprecedented level of luxury and even a double bed for couples travelling together Singapore Airlines (SIA) has raised the...
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Qantas to expand in New Zealand
Air New Zealand is about to be squeezed in the domestic market from both sides by Australian rivals. In October Qantas said it would export its business...
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Kunpeng Airlines takes off
Shenzhen Airlines and Mesa Airlines are planning rapid expansion for their new joint venture Chinese regional carrier. Kunpeng Airlines launched services...
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Delta, US Airways win China rights
Delta Air Lines will take its ambitious international expansion in a new direction - eastward. The carrier won the first of a set of new US-China routes...
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Alitalia draws up shortlist
Three carriers make Alitalia's shortlist with SkyTeam partner Air France-KLM the frontrunner Air France-KLM, Lufthansa, Aeroflot and Italian carrier...
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US airlines eye spin-offs
American, Delta and United may follow Air Canada's lead in selling off subsidiaries US legacy carriers are focusing on divestitures and spin-offs,...
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Hawaiian heads for Asia
Hawaiian Airlines will expand toward Asia as it seeks new sources of revenue to bolster it through a local fare war. The carrier will begin four weekly...
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El Al to expand eastwards
kerry ezard london El Al makes eastern push Israel's El Al is eyeing Shanghai and Tokyo as possible new additions to its network, as part of...
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Star Alliance entry to fuel EgyptAir expansion
Egypt's flag carrier plans to double traffic, expand fleet, capitalise on Cairo airport upgrade and sell 20% stake EgyptAir is planning major network...
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UK, Singapore sign landmark air services deal
After nearly 20 years, the UK and Singapore have signed a landmark Open Skies deal Nearly two decades after Singapore began pressing the UK for a liberal...
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Air France, Delta sign joint venture deal
New joint venture will cover select transatlantic routes from 2008 and all transatlantic routes from 2010 Air France and Delta in mid-October signed...
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Delta plans transatlantic expansion
Delta continues huge transatlantic push Delta plans to dramatically expand its transatlantic operation again next summer, including the five new routes...
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Banamex wins battle for Aeromexico
Citigroup's Mexican arm promises no major changes for flag carrier and a $240 million cash injection In a photo finish, a group comprised...
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US carriers face domestic slowdown
US majors are riding the crest of increasing and often record profits but face a worrisome disparity between domestic and international yields. Most US majors...