All Ops & safety articles – Page 1063
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Small is beautiful...but is it also better?
Without the large hubs and huge networks of the major carriers, the middle ranking USairlines have recovered faster, made fewer cuts and been able to act more quickly than their larger counterparts. For some, traffic is already back on track
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Airlines gain partial relief on airport fees
In the two months since IATApleaded for airports either to freeze or reduce charges to aid its members, it has seen a mixed reaction from Europe's hubs.
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Air Canada pushes its luck with Tango discount unit
Air Canada seems determined to test the country's recently tightened competition law by pressing ahead with controversial discount arms in both eastern and western Canada.
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Congestion concerns back on the agenda
Worries are beginning to emerge that the congestion woes suffered by the USA and Europe in the late 1990s could return if investment in airport and air traffic control (ATC) capacity is curtailed as a result of the current traffic downturn.
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Desert survival
Keeping aircraft stored in the desert in full airworthy condition requires a time-consuming routine of checks and maintenance
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Crunch point
Scrap dealers are set to move in as the numberof airliners in desert 'boneyards' exceeds 2,000