News from FlightGlobal – Page 1578
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NewsTaxing times
The air transport industry is battling against an ever-rising tide of taxation that bears little relation to the issue of engine emissions – such as world poverty. Read the special report from April's Airline Business.
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Freighters: Boeing’s broad smile
With a flood of orders and two product launches, Boeing has reversed its fortunes in the large freighter market
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Values: Steady climb
Lease rates and values are on the up, with the Boeing 767-300ER a particularly hot property and the MD-80 one to watch
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JAL struggles to put its house in order
The executive team of Japan Airlines (JAL) has been shown the door amid a revolt against their leadership of the increasingly troubled carrier as it issues yet another restructuring plan.
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Australia denies SIA Pacific freedom
The Australian government’s decision to deny fifth freedoms to Singapore Airlines (SIA) removes a major obstacle to plans by Virgin Blue to launch its own transpacific service.
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Malaysia to bite turnaround bullet
Malaysia Airlines (MAS) has unveiled a sweeping restructuring aimed at turning around the loss-making flag carrier, which new chief executive Idris Jala warns will “fail” without immediate change.
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Cargo probe focuses on surcharges
Open-mouthed surprise perhaps best summed up the response of the air cargo executives to the raids by the European Commission and US Department of Justice on airline offices in mid-February, investigating collusion on cargo fuel and security surcharges.
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Dream start
Boeing has halted its decline with the new 787 Dreamliner, whose bulging orderbook has forced Airbus into a hurried response
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In flight TV: Going live
Is live in-flight television an answer for low-cost carriers looking for ways to boost revenues and distinguish themselves from competitors?
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Ireland moves towards Aer Lingus IPO
The Irish Government is expected to give the nod to the privatisation of Aer Lingus by the end of April, with an initial public offering (IPO) slated for either June or September.