All Strategy articles – Page 441
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ROUTES: Heathrow debate has regional implications
News that Patrick McLoughlin, the UK's new transport secretary, has postponed his decision over Heathrow's third runway until after the next General Election...
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ROUTES: BA to raise Dublin flight frequency
British Airways will operate eight daily return flights from London Heathrow to Dublin this winter, resuming services on the route after a 20-year absence,...
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ROUTES: Etihad’s Hogan flattered by Emirates' Australian strategy
Etihad Airways chief executive James Hogan took the opportunity during his opening address at the World Route Development Strategy Summit to express his...
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ROUTES: Dublin airport expects rush of Irish diaspora visitors in 2013
Ireland's diaspora are being called home in 2013 to reconnect with its roots and follow the example of US president "Barack O'Bama" - as the Irish sometimes...
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ROUTES: Forum tackles the issues changing the face of the industry
The Airline Business World Air Forum lands in Amsterdam on 23-24 October, where airline leaders will discuss the trends that are changing the face of the industry.
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THY prioritises widebody twins ahead of A380/747-8I decision
Fast-growing Turkish Airlines sees a need for an aircraft with the capacity of the Airbus A380 or Boeing 747-8 but is focused on acquiring more widebody...
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NewsPAL orders 10 A330s for $2.5bn
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has exercised options to buy 10 Airbus A330-300 aircraft for $2.5 billion, with deliveries planned in 2013-2014. The deal...
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US Ex-Im approves AWAS and FlyDubai 737 deals
The US Export Import Bank approved export financing for four Boeing 737-800s for FlyDubai and AWAS today. Fred Hochberg, chairman and president of...
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AnalysisANALYSIS: Is the weakness in the cargo market a temporary dip or a long-term trend?
"Our approach has primarily been to build our existing... large palletised bellyholds and combi capacities" Pierre-Olivier Bandet SVP marketing,...
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NewsUnited tests 787 in flights around Seattle
United Airlines is conducting training flights with its crews on its first Boeing 787-8 over Washington state, ahead of flying the aircraft to Houston Intercontinental...
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IN FOCUS: FastJet outlines African ambitions
FastJet, the new pan-African low-cost carrier backed by Stelios Haji-Ioannou, will launch operations in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania in early November and plans...
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NewsUnited takes first 787
United Airlines took ownership of its first Boeing 787-8 on 22 September, the carrier announced today. It says that it will fly the aircraft, which...
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NewsIN FOCUS: Component and engine MRO central to KLM E&M growth
After eight months at the helm of KLM E&M, Ton Dortmans outlines his plans
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NewsIN FOCUS: Maintenance business shifts towards fewer global players
Finnair has contracted SR Technics for CFM56 and fleet-wide component maintenance; and Air France Industries-KLM Engineering & Maintenance (far right) will co-operate with Hamilton Sundstrand on 787 support
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IN FOCUS: Leisure carriers look increasingly towards seat-only fares and long-haul for growth
Leisure carriers are leaving their charter history behind and moving towards scheduled operations and seat-only sales while looking at the legacy airlines' long-haul markets.
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IN FOCUS: Assessing the difference in profitability between freighter and belly cargo operations
Many passenger airlines fail to realise how the freight in their holds can drive profit and that it should be paid greater attention, according to Seabury Group
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ANALYSIS: Are regional carriers an endangered species?
Regional airlines may be endangered as they restructure the business in the face of market changes, but they are not yet ready for extinction
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ANALYSIS: Regional airlines must choose whether to align with a major carrier or go it alone
Many regional airlines face tough choices between independence and integration as the consolidation of major carriers prompts a rethink in business strategy
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IN FOCUS: What to do in your first 100 days as an airline CEO
With new chief executives under intense scrutiny to prove they are up to the task, executive coach Peter Dunkin of Aviationwise looks at how to lay the foundations for that crucial first 100 days
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Southwest and AirTran combined schedules due in Q1 2013
Southwest Airlines and its subsidiary AirTran Airways are on track to publish full integrated flight schedules for domestic operations during the first quarter...