All Ops & safety articles – Page 858
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Delta and Northwest finally succumb
A smaller industry is the most likely result of the Delta and Northwest Airlines bankruptcies, but carrier consolidation is still a distant prospect in the USA.
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More outsiders look to invest in China
Foreign interest in the Chinese market continues to grow, with Korean Air and Taiwan’s China Airlines both looking to take equity stakes in new starts.
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Virgin Blue at centre of power struggle
Ever since Patrick Corporation took control of Virgin Blue in April, Sir Richard Branson has been angling to get back into the carrier he started.
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Back to the table
As the groundwork is laid for a new round of transatlantic talks on open skies, there is some hope that progress can be made, despite the many obstacles still to be overcome
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Austral set to fly overseas
Argentina’s air transport industry has entered more turbulence – this time over who will operate its international routes.
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Europe rules on airport state aid
The European Commission has finally released its guidelines on aid at regional airports to a cautious welcome from much of the industry – with the notable exception of the low-cost sector.
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After the storm
Hurricane Katrina has jacked up jet fuel prices far more than crude oil costs, hobbling attempts by major carriers to restructure without bankruptcy protection
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Boeing looks at longer-range 777
Boeing has revealed it is discussing a longer-range version of the 777-200LR that could be capable of flying Sydney-London year-round.
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MAS pilots secure 25% pay rises
Malaysia Airlines’ (MAS) pilots have secured sizeable pay rises in new contracts that run through August 2007 as the national carrier tries to keep its cockpit crew from joining other airlines.
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JetBlue A320 makes emergency landing
A JetBlue Airways Airbus A320 has made a successful emergency landing at Los Angeles International Airport after suffering problems with its landing gear.
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Weight lifters
The cargo market for Boeing models is accelerating, with increased levels of business for both new-build and converted aircraft