All Ops & safety articles – Page 890
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MAS and SIA forge surprise new pact
In an apparent response to challenges from new low-cost airlines and liberalisation in South-East Asia, arch rivals Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and the Singapore Airlines (SIA) Group are teaming up through a ground-breaking codeshare deal.
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Results improve despite high fuel price
European carriers appear to be riding out the storm caused by the fuel price hike, while Asia-Pacific carriers continue to prosper
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Decline of the jumbo?
The 747 freighter has been the workhorse of the freighter industry for over 30 years. But is it now threatened by a new generation of large freighters and conversions?
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Pile high – sell cheap?
Manufacturers have been raising production rates in prospect of growing demand, especially in the key narrowbody sector. But how will prices hold up, asks Chris Tarry of CTAIRA
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Cathay’s ownership dance
Hong Kong’s airline sector is looking set for another sweeping ownership shakeup that may see Cathay Pacific Airways re-acquiring smaller Dragonair and at the same time boosting ties with Chinese flag carrier Air China.
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Low-cost fare battle claims Jetsgo
Jetsgo, one of Canada’s three low-cost carriers, has ceased operations and filed for creditor protection.
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Asian tigers
Recent start-ups Jetstar Asia, Tiger Airways and Valuair are discovering a lack of traffic rights in the crowded skies over Singapore, but the liberalisation sweeping the region could improve their chances of survival
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Losses mount as fuel prices rise again
Labour concessions and other recent cost-cutting achievements by US majors just may not be enough to cover the rising cost of oil.