All Strategy articles – Page 1136
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US smarts at Euro success
The European aerospace industry is flexing its muscles in the wake of the Fokker collapse with an apparent double success in China and the emergence of a real challenge to the monopoly of the B747. Equally significant, the Dutch manufacturer may yet see in 1997, as it continues the search ...
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Dragon fires HK struggle
Dragonair has become the pawn in a struggle between two Chinese companies for dominance in Hong Kong after the transfer of power in July 1997. China National Aviation Corp (CNAC) has the initial advantage with plans to start its own operation in the UK colony by June. But ...
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Startup hits Denver hub
After an astounding growth spurt, US startup Western Pacific Airlines is slowing down to consolidate its network spanning 19 cities centred on Colorado Springs, up from five cities when service began a year ago. Though not yet profitable, the airline has boarded 1 million passengers since its first flight, and ...
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Dealing in Deutsche marks
The German tax lease market is growing, and providing an important source of aircraft funds, but there are fears that any liberties taken with structures could lead to tighter regulation by the tax authorities. Trevor French reports.It doesn't often happen that the arcane world of aircraft finance hits the front ...
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Europe's cost crisis
What does it take to ensure the start up of a profitable low-cost carrier in Europe? Hugh Parry looks at the pitfalls and compares the cost of operating in Europe to what is on offer in the US.Imagine an airline based at London/Heathrow flying to Paris 15 times a ...
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CLK ponders runway two
Forecasters are about to release new traffic estimates that could dictate whether Hong Kong accelerates work on a second Chek Lap Kok runway, which would strengthen its claim as an international hub, as the geopolitical transition now underway in the region begins to undermine its role as the gateway to ...
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Big four split over labour
In their talks with labour unions, four US majors are achieving widely divergent results. FedEx and Delta have resolved protracted negotiations with their pilots. However, American Airlines is still deadlocked with its pilots after almost two years of talks. United Airlines' flight attendants have narrowly defeated a new contract with ...
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Bhoja commuter network is close
PAKISTANI CARRIER Bhoja Air, is close to establishing the country's first commuter network, with negotiations to acquire three 50- to 60-seat turboprop aircraft about to be completed, says deputy managing director Syed Hasan. Bhoja Air proposes to base the aircraft in the Punjab and to develop much-needed air ...
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Regionals will challenge Dusseldorf ban in court
Gunter Endres/LONDON A DECISION BY Dusseldorf Airport to ban all turboprop flights, irrespective of size, has caused a furore among the dozen regional airlines affected by the decision, announced on 16 April. Some airlines, have applied for an injunction and are expected to be heard by ...
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Ansett's Kiwi jaunt drags
Rupert Murdoch's News Corp is considering a total takeover of Ansett New Zealand in a final bid to remove obstacles to the proposed merger of Air New Zealand and Australian domestic Ansett. Severing the controlling link between Ansett Australia and Ansett New Zealand appears to be the only ...
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Latin American lead
Increasingly creative financial mechanisms and new products that insure against political and contractual risks, are providing incentives for private sector investment in Latin American and Caribbean airports. By Ellis Juan.As the air transport sector continues its rapid expansion in an increasingly globalised economy, the entry of fast-growing new participants like ...
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All a matter of control
We were very interested in the article 'Planners in control' (Airline Business, April). Our research institute has recognised the inefficiency of financial tools for correcting errors in an airline's processes, and in 1994 we released our Business Economics Assessment Method (Beam) process control method. We believe this is the new ...
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Urgency mounts for Alitalia state cash as losses grow
Kevin O'Toole/LONDON THE FULL EXTENT of Alitalia's losing battle with its massive debts became clear as the group revealed further losses for 1995. The extent of the deficit makes an injection of fresh capital essential if the airline is to continue operating. Although the group's headline loss was held to ...
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Airline news
Lufthansa is launching an on-line reservation service that can be accessed through either a CD-ROM format or through the Internet or other on-line services. Distribution of the CD-ROM is in conjunction with travel agents, who will be able to customse their own versions of the disc. South African ...
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Air Canada to sell Continental stake
AIR CANADA IS selling its stake in Continental Airlines, for a huge profit, saying that it no longer needs its investment in the carrier now that the US-Canada open-skies agreement is in place. The Canadian airline purchased an 18% stake in Continental in April 1993 for $55 million, ...
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British Midland parent acquires Business Air
BUSINESS AIR, THE UK regional carrier, which ended an equity link with Lufthansa and Crossair this year, has been acquired by British Midland parent the Airlines of Britain Group (ABH). Business Air will retain its identity and most of its services, and will start to provide extra wet-lease flights for ...
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Low-cost carriers save passengers $6 billion
THE LAUNCH OF no-frills, low-fare, airlines has reduced the cost of flying for US travelers by $6 billion so far, says a new study by the US Department of Transportation. In cities where low-cost US carriers operate, the average cost of a one-way ticket has dropped by $54 ...
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BA shelves its $1 billion regional-jet purchase
Andrew Doyle/LONDON BRITISH AIRWAYS has postponed a proposed $1 billion order for up to 60 regional jets. The airline says that it has not finished restructuring its regional operations in time for the purchase to go ahead. BA had invited five manufacturers to tender for ...
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SIA
Chew Choon Seng, Singapore Airlines' (SIA) director of finance and administration, has been promoted to deputy managing director (administration). Chew, with the carrier since 1972, has served in the marketing planning divisions and has been a country manager and regional vice-president. Source: Flight International