Strategy – Page 1047
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R-R offers local investment to win SAA deal
South African Airways' (SAA) order for seven Boeing 777s, which has been in limbo for nearly two years, is back in the spotlight following an offer by Rolls-Royce to invest in a repair centre in return for a firm deal to power the aircraft. The move comes as SAA is ...
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Spinetta takes the Air France helm
Jean-CYRIL Spinetta has been confirmed as the new president of Air France by the airline's board of directors, and has promised to "continue the strategy" put in place by his predecessor, Christian Blanc, who resigned over the Government's refusal to privatise the airline (Flight International, 24-30 September). Spinetta ...
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A new vision in Rome
Kevin O'Toole/ROME It was something of a homecoming for Dominico Cempella when he was asked to take up the reins at Alitalia in March 1996. Having started out as a check-in agent at Rome Airport 40 years ago, he was now returning as chief executive charged with leading ...
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Boeing hints at MD-95 family commitment
Boeing has hinted strongly that it is committed to continuing with the former McDonnell Douglas MD-95 and is likely to introduce derivatives of the 100-seat aircraft. The news comes as ValuJet - the only MD-95 customer so far, with 50 on firm order - says that it expects to exercise ...
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Comair takes place in Sun
The sale of the South African state-owned carrier Sun Air to a consortium that includes rival Comair leaves flag carrier South African Airways facing a stronger private sector challenge, despite claims by both smaller operators that they will continue to compete with one another. Sun Air was sold ...
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The people's airline
The new climate at employee-owned United, instilled by chairman Gerald Greenwald, has not filtered through to the airline's grass roots nor brought any obvious great advantages over US rivals. But the airline's strategy looks sound and profitability is at an all-time high. By Karen Walker. Gerald Greenwald, United Airline's ...
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ANA may join club of four
Bilateral talks between the US and Japan, which were set to resume in Tokyo in late September, are likely to result in the clearance of two codeshare alliances. But All Nippon Airways could emerge as the real victor as it is finally recognised as an incumbent carrier, enjoying almost unlimited ...
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Paris draws Blanc on sale
It's a question of bad timing. Christian Blanc's departure as chairman of Air France has come at a fragile time, midway through the airline's restructuring process. Blanc resigned in September after the government ruled out selling off a majority stake in Air France. 'The captain has abandoned his ...
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Cargo flux?
The dedicated freight operator Cargolux is banking on an all-B747-400F fleet and alliances to put it on a firmer footing in this notoriously unstable sector. MarkOdell reports from Luxembourg on the carrier's chances. Look beyond the seemingly perpetual decline in yields and the overcapacity that plagues the cargo industry and ...
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Shanghai set for overseas
Shanghai-based China Eastern Airlines is finally to face homegrown international competition from local rival Shanghai Airlines, just as the first example emerges of close cooperation among a group of provincial Chinese carriers. After years of lobbying Shanghai Airlines has won approval from Beijing to launch international flights and ...
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Continental plays its ace
Continental Airlines has inked its first alliance agreement in Latin America. But the Houston-based carrier appears to have limited its linkup with Aces Colombia to avoid invalidating its case opposing the alliance between arch rival American Airlines with Colombia's other international carrier, Avianca. Continental plans to link frequent ...
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Euro a key factor in bank mergers
A radical reshaping of the banking industry in Europe and the Americas, symbolised by a series of recent mergers, looks set to transform the relationship of the financial sector with transnational corporations. The changes in the structure of banking are being triggered by far reaching shifts in the international economy, ...
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No-frills feel summer chill
It may have been a red-hot summer season for the US major carriers, but the climate remained decidedly chilly for the low-cost startups. Air South is the latest to feel the cold draft of Chapter 11 bankruptcy and analysts believe there will be more casualties unless Washington intervenes. ...
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Delta bends to new head
'Bent, but not broken' is how Delta Air Lines' new president and chief executive, Leo Mullin, sums up the airline's current performance, identifying customer service improvements as a priority. As a newcomer to the airline industry it comes as no surprise when he puts his own spin on ...
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Mexican two set to float
The five major Mexican banks who converted Aéromexico and Mexicana debt into shares last year are about to cash in on the success of those airlines. Cintra, the parent company for both airlines, plans an international IPO that will offer 20 to 30 per cent of its shares ...
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PAL calls for total US ban
Philippine Airlines has called on Manila to suspend flights by US carriers into the Philippines, as a result of US Federal Aviation Administration restrictions which are causing major losses on trans-Pacific services. The appeal came within days of PAL announcing it was abandoning some flights to the key ...
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Fair or foul?
Recent accusations by smaller US carriers of predation by their major rivals have renewed the debate over what is legitimate under US law. By David Knibb. It's a problem as old as deregulation itself. When does the legitimate competitive response of an incumbent carrier to a new entrant cease to ...
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Airline news
Austrian Airlines and Swissair have confirmed taking a 18.37 per cent stake in Ukraine International Airlines through a holding company in which Austrian Airlines holds 77.78 per cent and Swissair 22.22 per cent. KLM will inaugurate twice weekly services to Abidjan and to Nagoya via Sapporo from April ...
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French revolution is a non-starter
Blanc's successor as head of state-owned carrier Air France will face a rough rideChristian Blanc's resignation statement from Air France begins with a stark heading: 'I take note of the government's decision.' France's change of government, and the decision of prime minister Lionel Jospin to appoint a Communist transport ...
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Europe close to noise ban
Proposed environmental measures to reduce aircraft noise and emissions at European airports are stirring up a storm of protest. The European Commission looks set to adopt Ecac recommendations to ban hushkitted Chapter II aircraft after 1 April 1999. An official confirms that the Commission's proposals, which are due ...