All Strategy articles – Page 249
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Cost of developing Flybe routes pushes Stobart Aviation to loss
Costs of £18 million ($23 million) incurred in developing routes under a Flybe franchise deal drove Stobart Group's aviation division to a £2.7 million operating loss in the six months ended 31 August, after a £3.6 million profit in the same period of 2017.
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Fresh bailouts for SAA and SA Express
South Africa's treasury has earmarked a further R5 billion ($349 million) to help the nation's struggling flag carrier to settle maturing debt over the next six month, as well as R1.2 billion support for a state-owned regional airline.
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InterviewINTERVIEW: Bangkok Airways president Puttipong Prasarttong-Osoth
The Bangkok Airways library is an apt symbol for the small, profitable airline. Leisure and travel titles line the shelves, reflecting the carrier's strong presence in Thailand's lucrative international tourism market. The publications, including several years of National Geographic, also reflect a broad internationalism, replete with overseas guidebooks.
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INTERVIEW: De Oliveira sees ALTA restoring relevance
After a significant 12 months in which it opened new headquarters in Panama and overhauled the organisation, ALTA executive director Luis Felipe de Oliveira believes the association has rediscovered its focus.
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PAL set to permanently retire A340s as A350 gains traction
Philippine Airlines is on the verge of permanently retiring the Airbus A340-300, as its A350-900s get up to speed on long-haul routes.
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Korean Air hopeful on North Korean rapprochement
Korean Air is cautiously optimistic about recent political developments vis-à-vis North Korea, with the easing of tensions helping the general visitor environment for South Korea.
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AnalysisANALYSIS: What to make of American's local shift in Phoenix
American Airlines is carrying more local passengers at the expense of connecting ones in Phoenix, as debate continues over the future of its connecting hub at the airport.
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Delta plans new Shanghai flight as American puts service on hold
Delta Air Lines hopes to add new service to Shanghai Pudong from its Minneapolis/St Paul hub in 2020, even as American Airlines plans to put two of its China routes on hold.
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A350 and 777X in contention for Korean widebody order
Korean Air is considering both the Boeing 777X and Airbus A350 family for what could be a major widebody order, as well as leaning toward additions to its 787 fleet.
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Jetstar Asia focuses on growing frequencies
Jetstar Asia's near-term growth will focus on increasing frequencies on certain routes within its existing network.
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Asia-Pacific airlines can expect profitable 2018: AAPA
The Association of Asia-Pacific Airlines (AAPA) forecasts another profitable year for the region’s airlines, but sees a number of challenges in the way of continued growth.
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British Airways plans Charleston's first European nonstop
British Airways will land in Charleston, South Carolina, in 2019, offering the city's first scheduled nonstop transatlantic service.
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Greybull to take majority stake in Monarch Aircraft Engineering
Monarch Aircraft Engineering (MAEL) has agreed a deal under which Greybull Capital will become a majority shareholder.
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American breaks ground on $1.6bn LAX remodel
American Airlines broke ground on its $1.6 billion bet on Los Angeles International airport on 17 October, a renovation project that aims to modernise and merge terminals 4 and 5, and position the West Coast hub as its gateway to Asia.
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Analysis
ANALYSIS: Aeromexico axes network and fleet after tough Q3
Faced with a net loss of Ps1.23 billion ($65.3 million) for the first nine months of 2018, Aeromexico is cutting several routes, phasing out five aircraft and launching a cost reduction programme.
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Delta A220 introduction breaks with sworn statements
Delta Air Lines is preparing to introduce its first Airbus A220-100 in January, a year after a US trade commission ruled that the aircraft did not compete with Boeing's 737 line.
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Air NZ to collaborate with electric air taxi operator
Air New Zealand will collaborate with Zephyr Airworks to bring Kitty Hawk’s Cora automonous electric air taxi to market in New Zealand.
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United growth plan shows no sign of letting up in 2019
United Airlines is prepping for another year of aggressive domestic capacity growth in 2019, hot on the heels of its successful expansion this year.
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Delta and WestJet plan six new routes under pact
Delta Air Lines and WestJet are touting the expansion prospects of their proposed joint venture, promising at least 20% growth and six new routes in the market if approved.
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OpinionOPINION: Alliance power-play as Al Baker vents his frustrations
Irritations with partner airlines have prompted Qatar Airways group chief executive Akbar Al Baker to question the value of being in a global alliance. Frustrated by what he sees as obstructive behaviour by Oneworld partners American Airlines and Qantas, he is threatening to withdraw the carrier unless things change.